what up ya'll? I don't have a jack here at my house in b-ham, and don't have enough time to go home south to change my own oil. so what place will rip me off the least? I've been told to go to walmart, but I hate that corporate supergiant.

buy a jack and do it right

i dont live here full time, and I have a jack at my folks place where I do all my work. not gonna spend another $50+ for a jack to change my oil

thanks tho

borrow a jack from ur neighbor?

home sweet home. don't be ghetto.

well the trouble arises that my 96 328is has that STUPID black plastic oil filter housing cover, which got all knawed up by the PO, making it all by impossible to get the damn thing off, need a oil filter wrench, which I dont have, nor do I think my neighbor has. I finally bought a replacement, but its still a matter of getting it off first.

well the trouble arises that my 96 328is has that STUPID black plastic oil filter housing cover, which got all knawed up by the PO, making it all by impossible to get the damn thing off, need a oil filter wrench, which I dont have, nor do I think my neighbor has. I finally bought a replacement, but its still a matter of getting it off first.

In that case, I'd recommend using a rubber strap wrench like this:

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/1501539_lg.gif


All of you guys should also now know that a jack is not necessary. Rhino ramps are 10x better for quick and easy oil changes:

http://www.bmw325i.net/rhino_ramps.shtml

http://www.bmw325i.net/images/rhino_ramps/IMG_0145.jpg

super lightweight and can easily be stored in your trunk if necessary.

Both of these items can be purchased for dirt cheap at any Schucks, NAPA, Checker, etc.

F my life, alright I think you just convinced me Dakar, I'll order the filter online tonight, not paying $20 at Schucks for a damn oil filter

F my life, alright I think you just convinced me Dakar, I'll order the filter online tonight, not paying $20 at Schucks for a damn oil filter

$20... ouch! Dealer only charges like $11-12 for an E36 Mahle filter. Bummer you're up in B'ham. This oil change deal is cake. You've made the right decision :buttrock:buttrock:buttrock

don't you need to have the car be sitting up straight for all the oil to drain out? How would you do that with rhino ramps?

hey man glad to see you in the PNW section. I'll gladly lend you a jack, oil bucket, socket that fits the plastic housing, and even a garage if you need one. Come on the meet tomorrow!

Those ramps are so nice. I have a pair of them.

don't you need to have the car be sitting up straight for all the oil to drain out? How would you do that with rhino ramps?

NO. perhaps you should look at the location of the oil drain plug next time you're under your car. It's located towards the rear of the oilpan for a reason.

what up ya'll? I don't have a jack here at my house in b-ham, and don't have enough time to go home south to change my own oil. so what place will rip me off the least? I've been told to go to walmart, but I hate that corporate supergiant.

Come to my house, I have the ramps and a drain pan and a place to put the used oil. I'll help you out. Save your money. Buy the filter and oil and drop me an email.

wow, thanks for all the support guys! I'll definately be hitting ya up when the filter comes in the mail!