Oil change

[Rupert]

Yep. Just make sure the ramps are straight, or you'll end up on the edge of the ramp, which is sketchy. It does take a little practice with a stick shift, but you don't actually have to go up the ramp super slow.

[Lebowski]

I just drive up, jam the front of the ramps into the front of the tires, and shoot right up.  When I feel like my front wheels are in a rut, yank the parking brake.  Tada!  No assistant needed.

+1

I have a set of race ramps, the rhinos were too steep for the c6. I rarely use them now, I can change the C6's oil just pulling up on 2x12s (and last couple times had my mechanic do it, i like having him look over the car once a year anyway now).

[giant_mtb]

Yep. Just make sure the ramps are straight, or you'll end up on the edge of the ramp, which is sketchy. It does take a little practice with a stick shift, but you don't actually have to go up the ramp super slow.

Right, you can certainly go quickly up and the dip will catch you, but it still makes me uncomfortable. I jack up the Audi. All other cars (automatics) I'll ramp. Just 'cause.

[VTEC_Inside]

You guys are just unskilled. I don't have a problem getting a car up on ramps alone and without drama.

I launched the passenger side ramp under the rocker of the Accord the first time I ever tried. Those were a buddies metal ramps though.

Its easier with the rhinos because once you get even a little on the leading edge the rubber foot keeps them pretty much still.

Still easier to do with the CSX than the RSX though.

That said I can change the oil on the RSX with the front tires sitting on nothing but some inch thick pieces of slate I have. Only have to reach under for the drain plug, the oil filter I can get from up top.

[AutobahnSHO]

why aren't all cars as easy as my Subaru??

I wouldn't have to lift it AT ALL if I didn't want- the plug (and oilpan) are towards the front, sticking out the side instead of rear like the dumb Sienna.  The filter gasket is horizontal with the opening on top- so no messing with mess.

And I can take the oil to Ft Campbell and dump it there free. Those big black drain pans with spout ($10?) hold two oil changes- so I dumped the van and Subie in one trip..

[Eye of the Tiger]

Er jurs derd mer erl chernge.

Ramps FTW.

[Rupert]

AutoO'Reilly's also take oil for free. They sell it off to get reprocessed into usable oil.

[AutobahnSHO]

none near me- I'll have to ask Autozone, they're less than a mile from my door.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Walmarts with express lube take, and you can pick it back up when ur done shoppin.

[VTEC_Inside]

Walmarts with express lube take, and you can pick it back up when ur done shoppin.

And you'll get the added bonus of uncertainty of what they may have f'd up.

[Rupert]

none near me- I'll have to ask Autozone, they're less than a mile from my door.

Yeah, AutoZone was the first part of AutoO'Reilly's. :P

[Eye of the Tiger]

And you'll get the added bonus of uncertainty of what they may have f'd up.

NO.
I mean, you drop off your jug of used oil.
DO NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOUR CAR.
I have a hard enough time trusting them with my jug.

[AutobahnSHO]

NO.
I mean, you drop off your jug of used oil.
DO NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOUR CAR.
I have a hard enough time trusting them with my jug.

[VTEC_Inside]

NO.
I mean, you drop off your jug of used oil.
DO NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOUR CAR.
I have a hard enough time trusting them with my jug.

Lol...

I can just bring the oil to the transfer station about 5-10min from here and drop it off.

[hotrodalex]

NO.
I mean, you drop off your jug of used oil.
DO NOT LET THEM TOUCH YOUR CAR.
I have a hard enough time trusting them with my jug.

You could pour the oil into old milk jugs and not have to worry about them taking your oil jug.

[Eye of the Tiger]

You could pour the oil into old milk jugs and not have to worry about them taking your oil jug.

Nah, I don't trust milk jugs. I just use the new oil jug my last oil
change. As long as I have a couple empties stocked up, I don't care about the jug.

[Secret Chimp]

Nah, I don't trust milk jugs. I just use the new oil jug my last oil
change. As long as I have a couple empties stocked up, I don't care about the jug.

I have a 5 gallon bucket with a snap top. Lets me be very lazy about making the trip to dump the used oil.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I have a 5 gallon bucket with a snap top. Lets me be very lazy about making the trip to dump the used oil.

Three one-gallon jugs, and I get a new one every time I buy an oil change.

[280Z Turbo]

Nah, I don't trust milk jugs. I just use the new oil jug my last oil
change. As long as I have a couple empties stocked up, I don't care about the jug.

They're made from polyethylene. It's fine.

[Eye of the Tiger]

They're made from polyethylene. It's fine.

The pop top lids are my primary concern.

[280Z Turbo]

The pop top lids are my primary concern.

LOL

You buy the wrong milk.

Meijer milk has screw on caps.

[Eye of the Tiger]

LOL

You buy the wrong milk.

Meijer milk has screw on caps.

Why buy milk when I already have an oil jug designed to carry oil?

[280Z Turbo]

Why buy milk when I already have an oil jug designed to carry oil?

[S204STi]

Why use a milk jug when you have empty oil jugs after the oil change?  They have thicker plastic and lids that won't go flying off if they fall over.  Milk jugs are for n00bs.

[Rupert]

Just drink the oil. Easier disposal and has a wonderful mechanical taste. Good for pasta sauces, too!

[280Z Turbo]

Dr. Oz says that 5W-20 is healthier than olive oil. Lots of antioxidants and may prevent heart disease, hypertension, and carbon buildup.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Dr. Oz says that 5W-20 is healthier than olive oil. Lots of antioxidants and may prevent heart disease, hypertension, and carbon buildup.

That guy is off his rocker.

[hotrodalex]

Why use a milk jug when you have empty oil jugs after the oil change?  They have thicker plastic and lids that won't go flying off if they fall over.  Milk jugs are for n00bs.

All the milk jugs I buy have a screw on top.

I'll use the oil jugs/bottles if I have empty ones, but I usually get a 5 gallon jug and don't always use all of it.

[AutobahnSHO]

Autozone usually has 5qt jug and filter deals for < $20.  I end up having like .5-1qt left but I use the extrafor the Miata.
(burns about a qt a month when I drive it everyday. Need to get that fixed someday....)

[93JC]

I'll use the oil jugs/bottles if I have empty ones, but I usually get a 5 gallon jug and don't always use all of it.

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