Ive got two, but wont i have the same issue that the car wont be level?Roundozo wrote:Not ideal as you'll obviously have some left in the bottom of the sum that's sitting lower than the hole. You may also get residual oil sat in other places as the engine won't be level. Axle stands are pretty cheap. Just buy another one.stevengude wrote:Im planning on doing this in the next couple of weeks - is it ok to drain the oil with just 1 side of the car jacked up (and 1 axle stand)?
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Yes its ok, just lower it and let it drain... No problem.
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If I remember correctly, the drainplug is actually located rearwards on the oilpan, so having the front up, and the back down should aid in the draining
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Problem with that is that there's no easy/safe way to jack up front using front jack point in order to get the front up on axle stands. Unless you know a method?sk93 wrote:If I remember correctly, the drainplug is actually located rearwards on the oilpan, so having the front up, and the back down should aid in the draining
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I THINK there's a middle jacking point. look for the big dimple under the centre front of the car. it's a bit far in, so you'll either need the car up on one the sides already and two jacks, or a long reach trolley jack.
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I believe you need the jack puck to use this correctly.. but it's been a LONG time since I've jacked up the front, so get some other memebers to confirm my memory on this... as I also remember some discussion about this being lightweight alloy and not a jack point.
I'm confusing myself...
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yep, i read that post too - that central 'jacking point' deforms if used as it's only an indent to locate the real jacking point that lies behind it. for that reason i wouldnt trust it - preferring to go down to a diy garage and put it on a ramp/pit.sk93 wrote:
I believe you need the jack puck to use this correctly.. but it's been a LONG time since I've jacked up the front, so get some other memebers to confirm my memory on this... as I also remember some discussion about this being lightweight alloy and not a jack point.
I'm confusing myself...
i also read somewhere here that jacking the back up as far as you can then putting an axle stand under the raised front jacking point is the safest method. havent tried it but curious to find out....
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I used the "central jacking point" the first time I needed the car up however it deformed slightly so I've not done it again. I now use the above mentioned method. Jack the rear side jacking points and lift the car high enough to put axle stands under the front side jacking points. Works well.Chris_D wrote:yep, i read that post too - that central 'jacking point' deforms if used as it's only an indent to locate the real jacking point that lies behind it. for that reason i wouldnt trust it - preferring to go down to a diy garage and put it on a ramp/pit.sk93 wrote:
I believe you need the jack puck to use this correctly.. but it's been a LONG time since I've jacked up the front, so get some other memebers to confirm my memory on this... as I also remember some discussion about this being lightweight alloy and not a jack point.
I'm confusing myself...
i also read somewhere here that jacking the back up as far as you can then putting an axle stand under the raised front jacking point is the safest method. havent tried it but curious to find out....
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That reminds me; I need to get an undertray installed...!Roundozo wrote:I used the "central jacking point" the first time I needed the car up however it deformed slightly so I've not done it again. I now use the above mentioned method. Jack the rear side jacking points and lift the car high enough to put axle stands under the front side jacking points. Works well.Chris_D wrote:yep, i read that post too - that central 'jacking point' deforms if used as it's only an indent to locate the real jacking point that lies behind it. for that reason i wouldnt trust it - preferring to go down to a diy garage and put it on a ramp/pit.sk93 wrote:
I believe you need the jack puck to use this correctly.. but it's been a LONG time since I've jacked up the front, so get some other memebers to confirm my memory on this... as I also remember some discussion about this being lightweight alloy and not a jack point.
I'm confusing myself...
i also read somewhere here that jacking the back up as far as you can then putting an axle stand under the raised front jacking point is the safest method. havent tried it but curious to find out....
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Followed this guide today and didn't kill the car
Very useful, thanks OP.
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Sorry to pull up an old thread, amazing write up and I will be following it to the letter in a week's time when I change my oil, only question though, I have a 2.2l m54 engine, I've read I need 5w30 oil, would 0w30 offer me better performance or should I go with the 5? Thanks in advance all!
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Depends on your climate, type of driving you do etc. All said and done it's unlikely to make a huge difference.
I've gone with 5w30, but the more pertinent question is that the oil is of good quality and in sufficient quantity.
I've gone with 5w30, but the more pertinent question is that the oil is of good quality and in sufficient quantity.
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It may do, it may not - haha.
If it's just had a service, then I'd have thought not. But otherwise it's probably a good thing to do. Mine was markedly smoother after the most recent service, but you may find differently.
If it's just had a service, then I'd have thought not. But otherwise it's probably a good thing to do. Mine was markedly smoother after the most recent service, but you may find differently.
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Good write up!! I will be doing mine when it stops raining :- prob in about 3 months
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