For those that are using ramps for an oil change, how do you get all the oil out of the pan if the car is tilted back 10 degrees? That's the reason why I built the really short ramp. I drive up then jack up the rear diff to bring the car level and a good bit of oil come out of the pan.

 

Just me, but I put mine on the downslope of my driveway, so the car isn't too far out of level, and I have even more room under the front. Also, besides having the Car in Park, I set the emerg and block the back wheels for triple safety!

 

Rhino ramps for sure, alittle easier than using jacks/stands, just dont leave the ramps out in the sun as the plastic can become weak and brittle

 

I might buy the Rhino Ramps but have the jack that came with the car engaged just in case. But my other question would be how would you get the rest of the oil out if the front car is facing up :O While on the ramps could I just use the jack that came with the car in the rear? I have 2 of them.

 

nah i just let it drain out of there it all comes out, it will drain easier if you open up the oil cap.

 

I would never use the jack that came with the car to do anything other than an emergency wheel change. They suck and have been known to crumple and bend. Buy an inexpensive floor jack to use at home. Sears sells them for under $50.

I jack the car up, settle it on jack stands, then leave the jack supporting the car as well for ultimate peace of mind. I'm a little claustrophobic and the ramps don't give me enough space under the car to feel comfortable. Just my .02

 

Well I just used a a metal ramp the other day, and my car cleared it fine at stock height. MY friend's z did not clear it at all and he took a piece of the bumper with him and he was at stock height.

 

can you recommend me one for under 50 bucks? I looked online and the reviews for the cheep ones were not too good.

 

I have those Rhino ramps too, but my stock car still cannot drive up on them. I just use jacks and jackstands. I feel jacks are safer too.

 

I have a Craftsman low-profile floor jack which I bought for $60 from Sears. This works fine for my car dropped on Eibach Pro-kit springs (1" all around). I also have Rhino ramps which my car cannot clear (but my other car, the Corolla, does)

 

I read the review on that one and it has 2 stars and about it breaking after one of 2 lifts. How is it going for you?

Also whats a bottle jack could I use that + Jack stands?

Edit: looks like bottle jack would work but I dont have enough ground clearance woo. Home Depot sells a for 30 bucks a 2ton floor jack. but its not really low profile ill have to see. Maybe Ill have to use the car jacks to lift one side up enough so I can use this. Ill have to see.

 

The floor jack is going good for almost a year now. Haven't had any problems with it (and of course if a problem does come up, I can bring it back to Sears and get a free replacement thanks to the lifetime warranty for all Craftsman products).

Oh, and I should correct myself about the price I paid for the jack. It was $50, not $60 (after looking at the receipt).

 

I usually have to drive it on 2 inch boards cuz my jack r too high kinda pain in the a$$ but that belly pan suks 2

 

If you have the coin then these are pretty awsome to have in the garage. http://www.discountramps.com/sports_car_ramps.htm

 

^^ Those are sweet!

This is the jack that 3 of my friends and I use and we've never had a problem with any of them. I got mine on sale with 2 jack stands for $48.99. Hard to pass up on that kind of a deal.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...ord=floor+jack