Originally Posted by ppro
Gravity is free, but time is money...
I have been changing my own oil since 1977 (That's 30 years of laying on the ground, making a mess, and lots of jacking). I think the time and effort saved eventually pays for itself. Also, the storage of the oil in the unit until disposal is an added plus. I used to use one of those big water cooler jugs.
It takes about 3 minutes to hydraulic-jack one side about 3 inches up (tire doesnt even leave ground), slide drain pan under, and reach under with a wrench and remove the drain bolt.
Time is money but 3 minutes isn't that expensive, at least not to me.
I should mention I don't use the splash shield so its straight to the drain bolt for me.