"y_p_w" <y_p_w@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Fred wrote:
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> > "y_p_w" <y_p_w@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> >>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).
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> > 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).
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> 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.
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> 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.
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Don't buy the jack stands!!!