Car jacking question

[Spinnaker]

Not trying to start a debate or act like a know it all, but I would never use the ratcheting style of jack stands. I have heard of the rachet mechanism slipping or failing to catch properly. Not saying that these would, but life is too precious to take any more chances than neccessary. I bought a set of heavy duty pin style ones when I was a kid, and have never regretted it. These are not the tinny cheap ones that most auto parts stores sell, that can bend if you don't put the weight on them right. They are HEAVY duty ones that commercial garages use.
Just my 2¢.

[milliemax]

My INDY Porsche shop charged me.....$ 43.90 for oil and $ 60.00 labor. The best $ 103.90 I have spent on the car. Got to watch and he earned every penny on that job !!! Safe, clean and professional procedure.

[mrjr1000]

Changed gear oil in my 2000 S about four months ago.

Three challenges I found were: 1) Removing the braces and pans that stabilize suspension and protect trans-axle. I had not carefully read the article in 101 Projects before I got under the car describing their removal. So that surprised me a bit. 2) Getting the drain plug and filler plug loosened. I had use a ratcheting tie down strap attached to my truck at one end and the socket ratchet at the other to produce enough force to loosen the drain plug. Would suggest a breaker bar as best tool to use but mine was too short to assist me and my efforts. 3) The viscosity of gear oil and a hand pump while laying on one's back under a car on jack stands will work muscles one normally does not work. ;-)

Also, 2000 S only requires one size hex for both plugs. Other models and I think years require two different sizes and/or styles. Be certain you have correct tools before you begin.

[Bruce Wayne]

Getting the drain plug and filler plug loosened. I had use a ratcheting tie down strap attached to my truck at one end and the socket ratchet at the other to produce enough force to loosen the drain plug. Would suggest a breaker bar as best tool to use but mine was too short to assist me and my efforts.

THAT is a very good point to bring up.. when i did my gear oil and engine oil i buy NEW filler plugs from the local main stealer.

New gear oil cost - about 90 Pounds

New Engine Oil cost - about 80 pounds

new filler plugs from the main stealer - about 6 pounds !!.

for what we spend on oil, new filler plugs are VERY cheap insurance from ending up with rounded off plugs, needing to be removed. i'd arther pay less than a big mac and fries not to have a screwed up lug to deal with (besides the new one from the main stealer are anodised blue so you can see at a glance their condition)

[opus69]

Originally Posted by Spinnaker

Not trying to start a debate or act like a know it all, but I would never use the ratcheting style of jack stands. I have heard of the ratchet mechanism slipping or failing to catch properly. Not saying that these would, but life is too precious to take any more chances than necessary. I bought a set of heavy duty pin style ones when I was a kid, and have never regretted it. These are not the tinny cheap ones that most auto parts stores sell, that can bend if you don't put the weight on them right. They are HEAVY duty ones that commercial garages use.
Just my 2¢.

I heartily agree with Spinnaker. I always use the pin and post type jack stands. Considering all the other costs involved in Boxster maintenance they are a very worthwhile investment. Call me paranoid, but when tires come off I use 4 jack stands and place a wheel under the car as as last ditch insurance in case of catastrophic failure.