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  1. SandSpike

    SandSpike Rookie

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    #1 SandSpike, Aug 23, 2010
    I have a 430, and I'd like to change the engine oil. Can an oil change be accomplished by raising the vehicle using a floor jack? If so, where is the lift point to raise the vehicle without damaging it? Thanks.
     
  2. bmw550i

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    #2 bmw550i, Aug 23, 2010
    first off you need a low profile jack , x4 rear jack points are in the big circles shown on the second panel hard to miss , the front points are where the turn starts on the chasis
     
  3. SandSpike

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    #3 SandSpike, Aug 24, 2010
    The dumb question now surfaces. If I only have one jack, where and how do I jack the vehicle up to place a jack stand under each of the 4 lift points?
     
  4. bmw550i

    bmw550i Karting

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    #4 bmw550i, Aug 24, 2010
    cars too low dude ... i invested in 4 jacks at 60 $ each ...dealer wants 500$ oil change im still ahead game ,and for future refernce as well ....
     
  5. lilleprins

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    #5 lilleprins, Aug 24, 2010
    I just bought 4 low alloy racing jacks. This is cheap instead of a lift. Can do whatever I want under the car now. Still far ahead in cost for just one oilchange.
    Then I bought the 430 servicepack and 40 litre Ultra 5W40 - so from now on I will do all yearly services by my own.
     
  6. Ingpr

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    #6 Ingpr, Aug 24, 2010
    Why four jacks? You might need just two for a oil change. If you are planing to do something else get two towers for the front.
     
  7. lilleprins

    lilleprins Formula Junior

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    #7 lilleprins, Aug 24, 2010
    If you have done that a couple of times - jack up - change to towers etc - you will find it much easier to put all four jacks in and walk round the car, pumping a little on each jack.
    Will take you just 60 sec. to lift it.

    I do use some alloy towers to secure before I go under the car.
    If you start making the service on your car, you can afford as many jacks you want.
     

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