Fred wrote:

> "y_p_w" <y_p_w@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:591da479.0404121343.40122294@posting.google.c om...

>>Unless it's been lowered, jack stands shouldn't be necessary. The drain
>>bolt should be near the right wheel (on the same side as the ATF
>
> dipstick).
>
> Jackstands is not necessary, but it makes the job a lot easier. Also, he
> will need jackstands for other jobs (oil change, brakes, etc) so it's a good
> investment ($10).

I remember doing the job on an '89 Integra (since sold). For me, jack
stands would have made the job harder. The drain bolt was very easy to
see and reach with all four wheels on the ground. It was maybe 7 inches
from the right front tire. I believe the transmission also drains
better if the car is level.

The oil drain bolt was a bit further away from the side, but easy enough
to drain with all four wheels on the ground (although I rarely did
that). I had to have a way of reaching the filter though. My house has
a 10 degree angled driveway. I parked the car with the front wheels
about 3 feet into the driveway, and I could crawl into a triangular
opening behind the front wheels. It was tilted near the angle of
jackstands. More oil tends to come out of the pan with the front
angled. I also have wheel chocks for the rear wheels.