IZRED

I just bought a 2001 Z28 n I was just wondering, can't u just put the car on ramps, let the oil drain out, take off the old oil filter, wait a few minutes to let all the oil drain. I just read on a site, that u have to jack up the car, take the oil plug out n oil filter off, drop the car back down to let all the oil drain, then jack it back up, then put the new oil filter on n the new oil in. Is this really necessary? Cause I never had problems outta' of my LT1 camaro n I always used the ramps.

hagerbump

I think you will be fine leaving it on the ramps. I personally have never "let a car down" to let the oil drain out and then "jack it back up" to put the filter on and plug back in, sounds like a lot of work for maybe a few ounces of oil.

IZRED

Thanks hagerbump, that site I read made it sound like it was a mandatory thing, lol

hagerbump

No problem, anytime.

COD02SS

Just using the ramps is fine.

BTW - Royal Purple > M1

black01_WS6

iTrader: (13)

When on the ramps, I always put about quarter of a quart of oil in after I think it is completly done to get ride of any other crud that may come out.

BANDIT8

iTrader: (-2)

You Are Fine On Ramps.

NDFORSPD

ive as of recently started doin this too, and jack up the pass. side instead of the d/s to try and get the angle to empty the oil(just have floor jacks and a few stands. but yeah i found puttin in about 1/2 a bottle of oil to chase out the old **** is a good practice, and only costs like 1.25 or somethin

IZRED

Thanks every 1.

JerseyLS1TA

iTrader: (2)

I fixed that ^ for ya

I use ramps and it works fine for me

hndakilr

Seeing As Our Cars Take 5.5q You Might As Well Flush It With Whats Left

98_Formula

iTrader: (15)

^^ Jersey, i fixed that for you, since finding GC 0W-30 is about as easy as getting a free pony ride on a mythical creature.

FastB

iTrader: (11)

Yeah the ramps are fine, but if I may highjack the thread I only put 1k miles on my car like every two months maybe. Do you guys think I'll be fine with still only changing the oil every 3K miles or do you think I should change it sooner than every 6 months. I personally think it will be ok, just want to see what ya'll have to say about it.

RoDan

If you are running synthetic, I say go for it. I never pay attention to time, unless it is excessive. Just mileage.