Can you change the oil without jacks/ramps?

[koalb]

How hard or easy is it to remove the oil drain plug without jacks or ramps?

Wondering if it's worth doing myself or just taking somewhere.

Have an old set of ramps, but the grade is too aggressive. Not interested in messing up my front bumper just to change the oil myself.

 

[Lert]

Depends on how long your arms are haha


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[Sandman GTI]

Buy a suction evacuator.
Do all from the top in 15min.

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showpost.php?p=778557&postcount=1084

 

[mk7_bk]

Buy a suction evacuator.
Do all from the top in 15min.

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showpost.php?p=778557&postcount=1084

Second this, I’ve used one twice, its awesome


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[koalb]

Buy a suction evacuator.
Do all from the top in 15min.

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showpost.php?p=778557&postcount=1084

Good tip. Thanks.

 

[YamR1rider]

Yep, topside oil and filter change a total no-brainer on these cars; easiest oil changes I've ever done on any car I've owned.

 

[seanmcd1]

How hard or easy is it to remove the oil drain plug without jacks or ramps?

Wondering if it's worth doing myself or just taking somewhere.

Have an old set of ramps, but the grade is too aggressive. Not interested in messing up my front bumper just to change the oil myself.

Unless you weigh about 75 lbs or so, it's not very easy. Why don't you trade in your old ramps for some new ones? If your car is stock it definitely won't have any issue getting onto standard ramps.

 

[bdelaney4000]

Having a good set of ramps kicking around is definitely worth it, not just for oil changes. I've changed my DP, RSB/endlinks, catbacks, intercooler, all with just ramps. Not to mention they're nice to get under the car and inspect for leaks/wear/etc... without going full monty on jack stands.

 

[johnnloki]

A 2x12, a tape measure, a drill, a saw and some deck screws.

Ramps > no ramps

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[bdelaney4000]

That'll do!

 

[Charlotte.:R]

A 2x12, a tape measure, a drill, a saw and some deck screws.

Ramps > no ramps

I have a similar setup, although I used lag screws instead of deck screws. I wanted something a little more robust.

This thread makes we want an oil extractor.

 

[johnnloki]

That'll do!

I totally get the "Hmming and Haaing" over buying race ramps. They're pricey, and of course it's even worse if you're buying them to cross a border. I've bought a cheapie set of metal
ones. Used them once. F that noise.

A couple of 2x10s or 2x12s is a hell of a lot cheaper, for the same effect.

 

[GTI-CAL]

drive one side of the car up a curb lol
you'll have plenty of room to get under the car.

 

[blaqsheep]

+1 for an oil extractor, they can be found pretty cheap and it's nice to have no mess. Other than that I'd definitely look into ramps or low-profile jack and stands.

 

[DAS_STIG]

Get some cheap ramps from Autozone. I think they're like $25 for a pair.