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Old 08-21-2006, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by msethk View Post
I am a do it yourselfer so no car lift, just an old set of car ramps.
Ramps are fine if the drain plug is at the back of the sump. Otherwise you'll leave a lot of oil in the engine, and a top-sider will get more out.

I lift mine on a jack enough to slide the pan under and remove the drain plug (with a long extension), then lower the car while it's draining, where it pretty much sits on the drain pan. This gets more oil out than using ramps.
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