How to Change Oil on Ramps: The Right Way

Changing the oil on your car is a necessary task that should be done regularly to keep your vehicle running smoothly. However, changing the oil on-ramps can be tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing. In this blog post, here is the process of changing the oil on ramps the right way!

First, gather all of the necessary supplies. This includes a new oil filter, an oil pan, some fresh engine oil, a ramp or jack stands, and a socket wrench.

Next, park your car on the ramp or use jack stands to elevate it off the ground. Be sure to consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for the proper height of your jack stands.

Then, remove the oil fill cap, so it doesn’t get in your way while changing out fluids. Be sure to keep this cap nearby, as you’ll need it later on!

After that, find and loosen up the oil drain plug with a socket wrench. This will allow for all of the old oil to flow out.

Once the plug is loose, place your oil pan beneath it and slowly unscrew the plug until all of the old oil has drained out.

Now, it’s time to install the new oil filter! Consult your car’s owner’s manual for the location of this filter and remove the old one by turning it counterclockwise.

Apply a thin layer of fresh engine oil to the gasket on the new filter, then screw it into place by turning it clockwise.

Finally, reattach the oil fill cap and start your car! Let it run for a few minutes so that the fresh engine oil circulates through all of the parts.

Can You Change Your Oil Without Ramps?

Yes, you can. But it’s not as easy as using ramps. You’ll need a few extra items to make the process work.

First, you’ll need a floor jack. This will raise your car up so that you can easily access the oil pan. Second, you’ll need some jack stands to hold the car in place while you’re working under it.

Once the car is raised up, follow these steps:

• Unscrew the oil cap from the engine and set it aside for later use.
• Use a wrench to loosen the drain plug on your oil pan, which should be located underneath your vehicle near its front end or rear axle (depending on the make and model).
• Place a drain pan under the oil pan to catch any excess fluid.
• Remove the bolts holding your old oil filter in place, then replace it with a new one. Screw on its cap tightly so there’s no chance of leaks from this area either!

If everything has gone according to plan thus far, you’ll be able to remove your old oil pan without any problems whatsoever.

Once removed cleanly and carefully, take this opportunity to check that all other components are in good condition before replacing them with new ones or reassembling what needs fixing/replacing first. After doing so, make sure everything has been tightened properly: if not, then there could be a leak somewhere.

Replace your oil filter and tighten it again as well before screwing on the drain plug with its bolt back into place – at this point, you’re ready for some fresh oil!

To finish up, just fill up the engine through its oil cap opening until it’s full before screwing back on top of this part so that no more liquid can escape.

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Does the car need to be level for an oil change?

The short answer is no, the car does not need to be level for an oil change. However, it is important that the car is in a stable position so that the oil can drain properly.

If the car is on an incline, the oil may not flow out of the engine and could end up spilling onto the ground. So, if you are changing the oil on an incline, make sure that there is a catch pan underneath (or slightly behind) the vehicle.

As explained above you can change the oil of your car with or without using ramps. If you do not have access to the ramp at the moment you may use some lift jacks to do the job. But always remember to follow the safety rules. 

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