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Ramps are very good. I don't know why anyone would use a jack for an oil change...

• jtriangle 3y ago
  A jack is basically suicide tbh. Jackstands are fine, provided they're used correctly. Ramps are nice, provided you don't need to take a wheel off, then you're using jackstands anyway, so, if you're buying one or the other, jackstands are a good option. Personally, if you have the space for it, a trench is the best option, I had one previously and I miss it alot. Nothing leaves the ground, car just pulls in and is ready to go. Mine was like 2ft deep, so, maybe a little cramped, but very comfortable once you're in there working. You couldn't make a standable trench at home without engineering it anyway, so, a crawlable trench is really the way to go.
  • the__alchemist 3y ago
    IMO a trench mitigates the danger effectively.
    • WalterBright 3y ago
      They're against the building code around here.
    • darkr 3y ago
      Until you fall into it when you’re not paying attention!
    • Arrath 3y ago
      Make sure it is shored correctly!
    • thimkerbell 3y ago
      But fumes can collect in a trench, is that right?
  • darkr 3y ago
    Another option, if you’ve got the ceiling height is a proper 4 post lift. Expensive, but you can justify it by doubling your car storage space.
• dylan604 3y ago
  Depends on the jack. The people I know that do this use a jack and jack stands rather than just a jack. The jack is just the tool to go up/down.
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  • shiroiushi 3y ago
    >The jack is just the tool to go up/down. This should be drilled into the heads of anyone who touches a jack. It's only a tool for lifting the car onto jackstands.
• class3shock 3y ago
  Lazyness. I've been under a car dozens of times with them, never had an issue, but know it's not the best practice and try to use jackstands... but it's just so much quicker!