Who here has done oil change without a jack???

[Yawesh]

i mean, the drain plug is so conveniently located near the front bumper, i can just sttick my head in and turn it with my ractchet

[xpeteyjtx]

I have never use jacks/ramps to do an oil and filter change on the Yaris.

[Thirty-Nine]

My car is too low to get under there without a jack. Otherwise, I wouldn't need to use one.

[DFA]

wtf
My yaris has stock suspension and I can't even start to get under there.

But hey, if you fit, go for it. I know I would.

[xpeteyjtx]

Originally Posted by DFA

wtf
My yaris has stock suspension and I can't even start to get under there.

But hey, if you fit, go for it. I know I would.

Well I don't think many people would "fit" under there. I lay down on the ground next to the car (you may be able to get your head under the car) and reach for the drain plug and oil filter.

No dealing with jacks/ramps and it is safer.

[Chrsto4]

I avoid the jack all together and just use my horn. I tap it gently and the dealership opens the bay door.

Yes......even as I write this I KNOW I'm being a winky stick but...I...just...can't...help myself. Seriously though, kudos to all you DIYs who save a buck and gain a sense of pride. Cheers.

[YarisSedan]

My car is lowerd so cant really fit under there. But i park it on my driveway so its already slightly angled. THen put the jack under the lift point on the passanger side front. Brings the front end enough to fit under there easily.

[gid]

use homemade wooden ramps . 2" (h) x 12"(w) x 36" long with one end cut at an angle ( to drive up ) and a 2 pieces ( stopper ) of 2"x2"x12" , which 1 is nailed / screwed to each end of ramp to stop car from going over the edge . Make sure it's not split or too many knots for strength . Would think pressure treated be best to endure weight .

[Bullet120]

I've done an oil change w/o ramps or a jack a couple times and did a filter swap topside with the hood raised. THE reason I bought this car was long term cost of ownership. The ease of working on it is a huge benefit, too.

[ChinoCharles]

TRD suspension = I need me some jack stands!

[auxmike]

I jack up the driver's side and then go to town.....

[GeneW]

Trivial - you get an oil pan no higher than about seven or eight centimeters. You buy a wrench for the bolt (I think it's a 17mm but am not certain) and an oil filter socket.

I routinely do my oil in the street without a lift. One of the reasons I bought this car was for this reason.

Gene

[elmo]

i use ramps, makes life a lot easier, i ain't no "youngster" so i have learned the easier the better

[hop]

I dont use jacks or ramps.. I am 6 foot 200lb and i can get it done.

i can almost do it on my knees and just reach under with a socket wrench.. when the bolt is loose take the wrench out slide the pan under and take the bolt out with your fingers.

[cleong]

A Fumoto oil sump drain valve makes it a lot simpler.

[Rich k]

What brand / types of pan to drain the oil into fit under the yaris w/o jacks ramps?

[rningonfumes]

Originally Posted by cleong

A Fumoto oil sump drain valve makes it a lot simpler.

You have the valve? Did you need to put anything around the threads? Waiting for my next oil change to put it on.

[gid]

Originally Posted by gid

use homemade wooden ramps . 2" (h) x 12"(w) x 36" long with one end cut at an angle ( to drive up ) and a 2 pieces ( stopper ) of 2"x2"x12" , which 1 is nailed / screwed to each end of ramp to stop car from going over the edge . Make sure it's not split or too many knots for strength . Would think pressure treated be best to endure weight .

go to , http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...0Oil%20Change/ . Click on images for a look . Nice 1st generation XB too . Kin to the YARIS .