Lift & Jacks or Ramp for Oil Changes???

[kk2002s]

Just did my oil
I use ramps on back
But when oil stops draining I jack up the front to get more oil out. Probably gets out an additional 1/2 qrt

[cas951]

Originally Posted by kk2002s

Just did my oil
I use ramps on back
But when oil stops draining I jack up the front to get more oil out. Probably gets out an additional 1/2 qrt

+1 and I also jack up the front a little to get as much oil out.
While oil is draining I use that time to detail the car.

[Pdwight]

I just want a pan that will catch all that oil and not run over in the floor....I am on my second one now.

this is what I am currently using http://www.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/oil-drain-pan/flotool-16-qt-drain-container/700706_0_0?checkfit=true]

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

I just want a pan that will catch all that oil and not run over in the floor....I am on my second one now.

this is what I am currently using ]FloTool 16 qt. drain container 42003MI - Read Reviews on FloTool #42003MI

Then try the OTC 1577, expensive but the best low profile catch pan on wheels we have ever used. http://https://www.amazon.com/OTC-Gallon-Automotive-Transfer-Tank/dp/B0021UOMC4

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by Pdwight

I just want a pan that will catch all that oil and not run over in the floor....I am on my second one now.

I went to Menards and bought a pan that's used for hand mixing concrete. It's 26"x20"x6". The old oil fills about 1/3 of the pan. I then transfer the oil from the pan to a 2 gal plastic gas can. Makes it easy for recycling.

OP - I built a set of ramps from 2x12s. Need 4 layers. Be sure the top level is 10". Have to back onto them like in the first vid from fanguy.

[BoxsterSteve]

Boomer,
For oil changes, I'm another ramp guy...

My driveway slopes just enough that when I back the Boxster onto my Rhino ramps, the car sits level.

I also have a set of home brew stands I made from 2x lumber stacked and screwed together that I use when I need the whole car up in the air. I get the bottom of the car 18" off the ground with them.