supra_aero Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Hey all Excuse wierd thread title. Anyway, I am gonna attempt to do an oil change this weekend (Assuming its not rocket science). My question is, where do I put the jack stands? Found this link through a thread http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y122/rexmerckx/liftpoints.jpg But me being slow, can I put a block of wood on the jack stands and put them under the frame (near the skirts?) as shown on diagram? Or do I have to put it on suspension/wishbone thingy - pls forgive my non-mechanical terminology. Help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 someone must've done this- pleeeeeeeeease help the newbies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhawk Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Wishbones are good, the end nearest the inside of the car. There's also a good strut that runs across the underside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhawk Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 The oil change is simple enough, but the filter is a pain to get to. Do you have a filter removal tool? it's a bit difficult to get to with a screwdriver and hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I usually put my axle stands under the rear bolt point of the wishbone, but I always share the weight between the jacks (one each side) AND the axle stands. Can't be too safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Try not to squash and bend the sills. I have some smallish blocks of wood which I locate on the inside of the sills at those points which support the stands and prevents anything getting bent or damaging the skirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 thanks guys for your help. Bought the removal tool as well just in case it is hard to get off. Really looking forward to doing my first mechanical deed without using a garage. Brakes will be next..then spark plugs.. Will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyhawk Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 The oil filter is quite easy to get off on an NA so i wouldn't worry about it. You can get to it easily through the engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oh, you might already know this, but a good tip i picked up on here was to put a plastic bag around the filter before you unscrew it. This saves loads of mess as the oil & filter fall into the bag instead of all over your engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 Oh, you might already know this, but a good tip i picked up on here was to put a plastic bag around the filter before you unscrew it. This saves loads of mess as the oil & filter fall into the bag instead of all over your engine yup, all about keeping the hands clean as well - thanks, it will def. come in handy - get it, handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 use the jack that comes with the car, get it up so you can get a axle stand under it and then lower it so the sill seam is just in contact with the stand. Loosen the sump nut, then with a shallow'ish container to collect the oil, you can remove the axle stand and wind the jack down to relevel (or go a bit past level if you are in a hurry) to allow all the old oil out easier.......... NOTE before you do any draining try and loosen the oil filter. we were all newbies once upon a time possibly some more tips here? i can reccommend this type of oil filter removal tool.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 thanks guys for your help. Bought the removal tool as well just in case it is hard to get off. Really looking forward to doing my first mechanical deed without using a garage. Brakes will be next..then spark plugs.. Will keep you posted. Wow! you sound just like me! I'm going to get a short lesson in the same thing this weekend. Let me know how you screw up and I'll let you know how I do exactly the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 The spark plugs are a real PITA on an n/a!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 use the jack that comes with the car, get it up so you can get a axle stand under it and then lower it so the sill seam is just in contact with the stand. Loosen the sump nut, then with a shallow'ish container to collect the oil, you can remove the axle stand and wind the jack down to relevel (or go a bit past level if you are in a hurry) to allow all the old oil out easier.......... NOTE before you do any draining try and loosen the oil filter. we were all newbies once upon a time possibly some more tips here? i can reccommend this type of oil filter removal tool.... thanks very much for the info. My oil filter removal tool I bought is v.similar. I keep thinking i might mess it up but its all repairable fixes even if somehow i mess it up so i am going to bite the bullet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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