Raising car

[ddm]

First timer on this forum -

Just purchased a 2002 S and want to do the oil change myself. I seached the forum and it sounds like there are two ways to raise the car: 1) jack and 2) ramps

I already own some ramps. How hard is it to use these with the Boxster? Do you need to place them on an incline so the car is level?

Or, is using a jack easier?

Thanks for any advise.

[redman12]

Its earsier to use the Jack, be sure you have an Axle stand just incase the car goes down(you'll never know whats gonna happen).

[Adam]

Way easier to use a floor jack. Oil changes? Jack up one side....get in there and do your biz then lower it back down so it can drain. Lift back up and button it up. 30 min job.

[donv]

I use the ramps - I like the security and the free height to work in. Had to make some "lead-in" boards to get the car to clear the ramps and not rub - 2x10 sections about 1.5 feet long, with a couple of lag bolts on each that fit into the tread holes on the ramps to ensure they stay in place while I back the car onto the ramps. I've had no issue draining the pan completely with this set up.

[BobMarley1]

but rhino ramps are wayyyyyyyyyy easier.

[TTschwing]