[JimD]

I did another oil change today at 65,000 miles. I put 6 quarts in but have not had it up to temperature yet to see what the "gauge" says the level is. I expect it to be mid-point or a bit above.

The big change I made was I used ramps. I've tried ramps before but plastic ones skid around and I cracked them. So I bought a couple 2x8s for less than $15 and cut them to 24 inches, 33 inches and 39 inches (they were 8 footers). I cut at 45 degrees for a little smoother transition. But they didn't work, they skidded too. So I added a bottom layer of scrap 5/8 subfloor plywood. It sticks out another foot. So the car rolls onto the plywood before it starts to hit the 2X. Works well. The car is lifted about 5 inches which is comfortable for me to do an oil change. Not counting the construction adhesive or pneumatic nails, I have less than $15 in these ramps. If I decide I need them to be 6+ inches tall I can add a 18 inch long layer. But they seem fine as-is.