OK folks, I've already got 60 miles on my new 450i, so more than halfway to the initial oil and diff fluid change. As I look ahead to doing that, I am curious as to what you guys have found to be the easiest method for lifting the machine for better access to the drain plugs. Of course, there are the standard little ramps you use with highway vehicles. But there's also the option to use a regular jack to lift the unit and put it on blocks, or get one of those special ATV/UTV lift jacks that slide under the unit and lift the whole machine at once. Given that, I'm wondering what everyone has found to be the best "system" that works well for them and makes completing basic maintenance tasks as easily as possible.
On a related note, because virtually all of the bottom of the machine is covered with the plastic skid plate, it's hard to know exactly where the frame is. I guess it's probably safe to assume that places where the skid plate is bolted on is attached to the frame, but wondering how you guys decide exactly where to place your jack when you can't actually see what's on the other side.
Thanks!
