I want do an oil change and i was trying to find where to put the jack on my 350z. i don't wanna use the original jack, instead a 30 dollar hydraulic jack that I got from autozone and the 4 stands that come with it. If i put the jack where the original jack goes I will bent that plate edge that is on the bottom. otherwise do you guys suggest any good ramps??? Do i need to elevate the front only or also the back so the car so it is level?

 

Stands are OK. Still I feel anxious under a vehicle on stands. A ramp with the emergency brake ON. The car is going nowhere. Just a personal preference.

 

Just the front.

Slide your hydraulic jack behind the front wheel. There is a good spot to jack it up under the suspension. Then you can insert your jack stand next to it. Do the same on the other side. I typically jack the driver's side up an extra notch or two after the oil has drained for awhile, to tilt any residual oil towards the drain plug.

Don't forget a new crush washer and an OEM Nissan filter with 5qts of fresh oil.

EDIT: I typically leave the jack under as well, for the added security and good feeling. Plus it allows easy access for a passerby to quickly jack the car up if something happens to the stands.

 

check this thread u question has already been answered
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2008-n...questions.html

it has some really good info

 

yes please review that thread and it should answer a ton of your questions.....if not please spend a moment searching with the search feature on the site.

-J

 

If your car is stock height with stock suspension you can use the typical Rhino Ramps that are found at autozone, etc....

When i was stock height i use to drive the front onto the ramps......then jack the rear of the car using the tow hook on the rear drivers side.....i would jack the car up till it was level.........and since i was jacking from the tow hook and not the rear diff it allowed for any residual to flow to the passenger side where the drain plug is located.....

worked well..

(your rear tow hook is on the drivers side, just next to the bumper plastic behind the rear drivers side wheel.....its a heavy steel stamped part hanging down and you can easily (slowly) jack from that point no problem....done it many times.)

-J

 

This is the rear tow hook location! but this is a pic of a custom one added...

just to give you an idea of where to look for it.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t...g?t=1245279393
-J