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Old 23rd January 2006, 23:09   #8 (permalink)
Habu
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jjc1843
I do not recommend the front blocks for getting the car in the air. I use 4 blocks to get the car 3" higher and level. Since the oil drain hole is in the center of the pan, any slant will not allow the back of the oil pan to empty.
jjc,

What do you mean by using 4 blocks? Do you jack the car up and have 4 jackstands on each of the rubber mounts? I understand about having two wheels up causing the oil to flow beyond the drain plug.

Bob
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