GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

do you guys change your own oil??

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Old 09-07-08 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by VALET dude
sorry if im jacking the thread
but how many qts of oil does a GS300 take? and what brand do you use?
again, sorry to thread jack
if you have the manual its in the manual.

and i use 2x4s to put my jack.
Old 09-07-08 | 09:16 PM
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:/ mine takes 6 and a half..... and I use Royal Purple

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BTW I have a 2000 GS400
Old 09-07-08 | 09:54 PM
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I use Amsoil ARO 20-w50 motor oil. It's red in color instead of yellow like most other oils

Also, if you do a lot of work on your car and it's lowered...do yourself a favor and buy one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OUZVK0

It's awesome and can lift up most lowered cars without having to use a scissor jack to raise one side up first.
Old 09-07-08 | 10:32 PM
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i use Q horsepower on mine. it takes 5.5 quarts and a drop of redbull.
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Well thats where bags come in hand!

just find a place that use the pits to change the oil and not a lift. Jiffy Lubes usually have them and Econo lubes. and I believe all Wal Marts have them as well, just watch them and make sure they do it right...

and if you want to do it yourself, you can always drive up on your curb and roll yourself under that way. (not a joke) its possible and gives you plenty of room.
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I just use OEM jack to jack up the oil drain side (pass side for 400s) and just jack it high enough that the oil pan fits below the filter side also.

I know it's dangerous, but I've done it many times and I don't do a slow job of it. lol

I use 5 litres of Mobil 1 5-30 Syn, but I'm wondering what to use in winter here, it's VERY cold....
Old 09-08-08 | 10:31 AM
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i still can't believe no one has mentioned this. Go to home depot and cut yourself some plywood. Make a step-ramp out of it and just drive onto the home-made ramp whenever you need clearance in the front or rear.
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for alignments i go to a shop that caters to lowered cars. i do change my own oil. we have a 2 post rotary lift at my shop. i have to drive my car up on 2x4's and then use my stock jack to lift it up a little to clear the arms. then it is easy sailing
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Originally Posted by JeffTsai
I use Amsoil ARO 20-w50 motor oil. It's red in color instead of yellow like most other oils

Also, if you do a lot of work on your car and it's lowered...do yourself a favor and buy one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OUZVK0

It's awesome and can lift up most lowered cars without having to use a scissor jack to raise one side up first.
I was just going to post that... helps out a bunch...

5.5 qts of mobil 1 for me... Do it yourself and earn your stripes!
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