Yaris Oil Change DIY

[David C]

An easy inexpensive solution I found was to double stack 2 pieces of 2x6 lumber and place them in front of each wheels and drive on them. You then effectively raise the car by 3" off the ground with all 4 wheels leveled and the lumber is strong enough to support the weight of the car. That additional 3" really make a big difference in term of clearance under the car. Cheap and quick, instead of buying ramps that have the car slanted.

[dogsridewith]

Originally Posted by David C

An easy inexpensive solution I found was to double stack 2 pieces of 2x6 lumber and place them in front of each wheels and drive on them. You then effectively raise the car by 3" off the ground with all 4 wheels leveled and the lumber is strong enough to support the weight of the car. That additional 3" really make a big difference in term of clearance under the car. Cheap and quick, instead of buying ramps that have the car slanted.

On a part of my lawn that slopes just right, I drive the front wheels onto shallow plastic ramps. Vehicle is level. (What I do, w/ chocks and brakes. Not advice.)