Adding to Toms list: get a proper drain tank that has large "receiver" and fits under the engine even if you have not jacked it up. I found one and its very helpful for both cars I have. Welmoed. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tom Tait" <TTait@...> wrote: > > Agreed. Changing the oil is one of the easiest undercar tasks - not > much harder than unbolting the seats. You barely have to get under the > car, and then you could probably do it without jacking the car if you > really had to. > > > > Save the $ on the pump and instead get the proper tool for the drain > plug, and an oil filter wrench that fits well, and save the difference. > You might even have enough left over to buy a couple of jackstands - > sooner or later you will have to get further under the D. > > > > Tom > [moderator snip] ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/