1st oil & transmission fluid change at home..
 

Hi,

I plan on doing my first oil & transmission fluid change at home next weekend, just thought I would ask for any tips, concerns etc...

I plan on purchasing the following axle jack stands for the purpose:

www.canadiantire.ca Product #09-0013-2

any concerns or suggestions ?

it's a stock 99 Civic LX manual transmission.

Re: 1st oil & transmission fluid change at home..
 

Changing the oil is simple, reaching the filter can sometimes be a pain in the butt. ever done this before?
tranny oil is slightly more complicated. You might need a transfer pump to refill the tranny after draining.
It would be helpful to know your current level of experience, I don't want to treat you like a total rookie, if you have some knowledge!
those jack stands should work great for what you need, always be careful and safe when going under a raised car. you will also need a trouble light or something.

Re: 1st oil & transmission fluid change at home..
 

If the 99 is like an 01-05 there will be a transmission drain bolt as well as a filler bolt. In which case I find it easier to change than the oil. There's no filter to remove and you can just get a funnel with a long tube and stick that in from the top of the engine. The filler bolt would be a few inches above the drain bolt.

Re: 1st oil & transmission fluid change at home..
 

Thanks guys for the responses.

Will get that Long tube.

I have done a lot of work on motorcycles, but first time I will be doing anything to the car.

I found the owner manual will look there.

Bought a cheaper $17 jack stand from Canadian Tire today. will get it done something this or next weekend.

Thank you!