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Originally Posted by Mr. Kite
I am hoping to change my own oil when the time comes. I have a question--does the oil drain fully when the front end is up? Also, how high does the front end need to be ramped up for access?
Thanks.
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The "normal" sized ramps are barely adequate. You have to remove the plastic wind gizmo which has 9 clips and 2 screws (if I remember correctly). The wind gizmo goes from the front bumper to about the middle of the car. Not difficult, just cumbersome to deal with. The problem I had was as I started up the ramps the front end wanted to scrape on the ramps because it is so low to the ground. Added the "spacers" just in front of the ramps themselves so the car wouldn't scrape the ramps.
The oil drain plug is at the rear of the oil pan and having the front raised helps get all the oil out.
I reused the crush washer because I was too lazy to go to the dealer for a new one. Next time I'm at the dealer I'll pick up a few for the future. (But I won't be able to find them when the time comes.)
Ron in SoCal