Do you have to do an oil change on a flat surface?

(2011-11-20 15:20:08) 1. Mike Says: my driveway has a small incline, and there is no room in the garage. i have a jeep, so i don't need to lift it.2. lowlevel Says: No. In fact, it is sometimes better to park the vehicle 'up hill' to help the oil drain better.

Make sure you chock your wheels. Don't trust 'park' and/or parking brakes.3. Jeff Says: you should do it on flat ground or at least mostly flat if your car is clearly at a steep angle it will not drain all the oil but if its not that bad a little of the old oil will not hurt that much but I would pull to a flat place you can work safly if posable unless your oil plug is not flat on the bottom of the oil pan like thease guys seem to think4. steve w Says: good idea to, but probably not that critical . Face the car so the oil pan has the best way to drain based on where the plug is5. Poleate Says: as long as teh drain plug is at the lowest point of the pan, being level makes no difference. Tag: Do you have to do an oil change on a flat surface?