I want to use my Rhino Ramps to change the oil on my 2009 JCW. I tried looking under the car to see if the drain plug is on the front bottom or the back bottom of the oil pan. I sure can't see it.
If the front of the car is on the ramps will all of the oil drain out?
The reason I'm asking this is because I had A 98 Corvette that the drain plug was on the front of the pan so I had to jack up the rear of the Vette to allow all of the oil to drain out.
If the Drain plug is on the back of the pan I won't have that problem.
I know there is a photo on another thred but it really don't show a location (front or back) where to look for a drain plug.
Ronnie

 

um its right in the middle on the bottom on my mini

 

The square plug and the ramps should be fine.

 

Use caution as there is also a transmission drain plug and a few DIY have confessed to draining their transmissions!

The Oil Drain is towards the passenger side and the transmission drain is towards the driver side,
it also has a sticker about "Lifetime Fluid/Oil".

Use an 8mm Hex bit and remove old copper crush washer, first one is usually stuck on by the paint.

Replacement has to crush new washer, calls for 22 ft/lb torque, or 'quite tight' if you don't have a Torque Wrench.

Torque Wrench should also be used for wheel bolts (102 ft/lb or 'Real Tight' ).

 

I love your torque conversions, Art.

 

Nice summary, this save looking through about 100 threads!