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Sodium Duck · 01-27-2009, 01:13 PM

I would say no, unless you're small. That was my original plan.

But I have these tiny ass ramps -- maybe 4 inches tall -- and that was more than enough space.

marcus · 01-27-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

I would say no, unless you're small. That was my original plan.

But I have these tiny ass ramps -- maybe 4 inches tall -- and that was more than enough space.

the ramp may not empty the oil all the way coz its tilted..

MUSKOKA800 · 01-30-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus

the ramp may not empty the oil all the way coz its tilted..

Marcus,
The drain plug is at the rear of the pan so using ramps under the front tires not only gives easier access but helps the oil drain faster.

GeneralDon7 · 02-01-2009, 04:39 AM

I am not a small person, and I never have to use ramps or a jack, I use a socket to get my oil filter out, the first time was a b****, I was down at the gf's, and I didnt want to go out and buy another tool, so someone showed me how to use a hammer and a screwdriver as a way to gain leverage, since your not going to be reusing the filter anyway. Worked like a charm and never did any damage. Now i put oil on the gasket and it comes off easy. I use Mobil 1 filter and oil.

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GeneralDon7 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 221	I am not a small person, and I never have to use ramps or a jack, I use a socket to get my oil filter out, the first time was a b****, I was down at the gf's, and I didnt want to go out and buy another tool, so someone showed me how to use a hammer and a screwdriver as a way to gain leverage, since your not going to be reusing the filter anyway. Worked like a charm and never did any damage. Now i put oil on the gasket and it comes off easy. I use Mobil 1 filter and oil.