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Like a ... virgin! - 8/9/2008 9:50:54 PM    UrbanmanUSA Posts: 551 Joined: 2/19/2007 Status: online  I created some redneck self jack stands, took 2x9''s, sawed them in half (45 degree angle), duct taped together the lumber ... voila! < Message edited by UrbanmanUSA -- 8/10/2008 10:26:58 AM > Post #: 1

RE: Like a ... virgin! - 8/9/2008 9:54:06 PM    UrbanmanUSA Posts: 551 Joined: 2/19/2007 Status: online  It would be almost IMPOSSIBLE to do a change without stands, or a pit- to even slide under the car to get at the drain plug without the car being raised, seems simply not do-able.. _____________________________ ''07 3i touring, 1999cc, auto, srs side bags, abs, runnin dino 5w30 (in reply to UrbanmanUSA) Post #: 2

RE: Like a ... virgin! - 8/9/2008 9:56:23 PM    UrbanmanUSA Posts: 551 Joined: 2/19/2007 Status: online  I don''t see how the filter can be removed without oil being spilled.  Note to DIYers - wear a shirt you can toss.  And, allow time to clean (rinse) dirty oil off the lower shield after the change. _____________________________ ''07 3i touring, 1999cc, auto, srs side bags, abs, runnin dino 5w30 (in reply to UrbanmanUSA) Post #: 3

RE: Like a ... virgin! - 8/9/2008 10:01:29 PM    UrbanmanUSA Posts: 551 Joined: 2/19/2007 Status: online Summary: Felt great to do it, use MY oil and filter choices, oil level EXACTLY correct! _____________________________ ''07 3i touring, 1999cc, auto, srs side bags, abs, runnin dino 5w30 (in reply to UrbanmanUSA) Post #: 4

RE: Like a ... virgin! - 8/9/2008 10:06:47 PM    UrbanmanUSA Posts: 551 Joined: 2/19/2007 Status: online FYI, Like A Virgin, is an 80s Madonna song. _____________________________ ''07 3i touring, 1999cc, auto, srs side bags, abs, runnin dino 5w30 (in reply to UrbanmanUSA) Post #: 5

RE: Like a ... virgin! - 8/10/2008 4:23:48 AM    virgin1 Posts: 4858 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: online Were you drinking? I don''t understand this thread at all. _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to UrbanmanUSA) Post #: 6

RE: Like a ... virgin! - 8/10/2008 8:18:22 AM    UrbanmanUSA Posts: 551 Joined: 2/19/2007 Status: online When the board has tech issues, and you have to break what you want to post into small bits, it is less coherent than ideal.  Of course, it is about me doing my "virgin" self oil change (first time I''ve done it on the M3). _____________________________ ''07 3i touring, 1999cc, auto, srs side bags, abs, runnin dino 5w30 (in reply to virgin1) Post #: 7

RE: Like a ... virgin! - 8/10/2008 10:49:24 AM    Siber Express Posts: 634 Joined: 11/14/2007 From: Clinton Tennessee Status: online I jack up the right side, jackstand under the front suspension and drop the plastic engine protector while the oil is draining, _____________________________ 08 Mazda 3 s 5 Door Copper Red Mica 2.3 5 Speed M/T He Who Dies With The Most Toys Is Nonetheless DEAD. (in reply to UrbanmanUSA) Post #: 8

RE: Like a ... virgin! - 8/10/2008 10:50:30 AM    Siber Express Posts: 634 Joined: 11/14/2007 From: Clinton Tennessee Status: online change the filter and reasemble with the Mazda cartridge, put in my 4.5 quarts of 5w/20 Motorcraft and off to the races I go _____________________________ 08 Mazda 3 s 5 Door Copper Red Mica 2.3 5 Speed M/T He Who Dies With The Most Toys Is Nonetheless DEAD. (in reply to Siber Express) Post #: 9

RE: Like a ... virgin! - 8/10/2008 1:00:34 PM    UrbanmanUSA Posts: 551 Joined: 2/19/2007 Status: online I was able to do it without dropping the shield (protector), but my engine has a more simple spin filter - for which I am grateful. _____________________________ ''07 3i touring, 1999cc, auto, srs side bags, abs, runnin dino 5w30 (in reply to Siber Express) Post #: 10

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