Is getting under the car for an oil change hard?

[AndyA6]

Oil extractor does not work.

[ProjectM96]

To answer your original question,

It is not hard if you do it like this:

Disclaimer: That jack stand shown under rear suspension is not holding up any weight of the car. It is there just in case the main jacks on the jack points fail.

[BYprodriver]

I have always changed my own oil & filter to insure the most old oil gets out & pre fill the new filter with new oil to minimize time for new oil to circulate. This prevents oil light from coming on during initial startup.

[mountainman]

not hard for me, I bought a lift. Best investment you can make.

[Speedster986]

ByProDriver,

How is the plenum upgrade going?

PM me or call (714) 213-9911, so we can hook up, I'm very interested in the extra 'S' intake manifold.

I live in OC

[shadrach74]

Originally Posted by AndyA6

Oil extractor does not work.

Really? How did you come to this conclusion? Folks can debate the merits of vacuuming oil vs a traditional drain, but I assure it works, even on a 986 (though I'd not recommend it as there is the potential for getting the hose stuck).

[reiver]

Originally Posted by shadrach74

Really? How did you come to this conclusion? Folks can debate the merits of vacuuming oil vs a traditional drain, but I assure it works, even on a 986 (though I'd not recommend it as there is the potential for getting the hose stuck).

I will say it has worked great on my other cars. I do it hot and suck it out. Can change the oil & filter in a suit in the current BMW as the filter is on top of the engine. I have 3 different sized lines for my extractor, but will go the manual method before I even try it and inspect afterwords. Also, don't use a crappy extractor..it won't work on cars it is meant for, either. On the BMW, it leaves it bone dry. I pulled the plug and not a drop. I think the key is that the oil HAS to be hot. I wouldn't expect the same results from cooler oil. That being said, I'm not going to risk it for now....