Hey good news I changed my oil today and I found out something I thought I might share with the rest of you! I own a GC8 and I was happy to discover I dont need to lift my car up when changing my oil. Im able to just reach under it and preform the change. Given she isnt lowered yet, but it sure makes it a hell of a lot
eaiser! Try it out! you will thank me!! hahah

peace love and dubs
Bugout

P.S. anyone know where I can get a magnetic drain plug and the cost??thanks!

 

Yes, even on a WRX I can just barely clear my face enough to get under the front of the car to change oil but I've found that for me the extra clearance that is afforded by raising the car makes life less painful and messy.

I did however swap out my rear anti-sway bar for a Cusco and have also changed the bar stiffness settings without raising the car.

Have you thought about getting a Fumoto Oil Drain Valve? It isn't magnetic so it won't catch particles but it does make an oil change even more convenient. I got mine from the LubeSpecialist.com, cheaper pricing than Fumoto directly, about $20.

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I got a magnetic drain plug off ebay. I think they still have 'em. I agree with W.W. I got a set of those plastic low clearance ramps from Pep Boys for like $2. It just makes things so much easier.

 

those ramps are something Ill look into and the drain plug from Fumoto. I got kicked out my girls appt. so I should have more money to spend on my real girlfriend aka my GC8 hahaha, Im an jerk, well atleast thats what my ex says, but i wonder why she still calls me everyday????!!!?? hah peace!

 

most stock cars you can change the oil without jacking it up, every car i've done, i've never used jackstands

 

Just wondering, is it bad to have too much oil than recommended? Lets say about half a quart more than recommended?

 

its not bad to have a little too much, just don't keep pouring more in after the recommended amount, too much and u'll start blowing seals, and oil might start coming in contact with the crank shaft, then u'll get this weird gooey foamy stuff and it wont be able to circulate. 1/2 a quart shouldn't hurt. u should change your oil when ur car is warmed up though