You would need a better and longer low-profile floor jack:

Torin 1.5-Ton Low-Profile Aluminum and Steel Floor Jack with Dual Piston Speedy Lift TAM815016L - The Home Depot

Husky 3-Ton Aluminum/Steel Car Jack HPL4751 - The Home Depot

2 Ton Low-Profile Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP, Slate Gray (harborfreight.com)

1.5 ton Professional Racing Series Aluminum Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP (harborfreight.com)


One of these reliable service jacks would make the job much easier and safer:

Arcan 2-Ton Low Profile Service Jack A20016 - The Home Depot

Daytona™ Long Reach Low Profile Heavy Duty Car Jack (harborfreight.com)


Did you get one of these, or both?

STP Full Synthetic Engine Oil 0W-20 5 Quart (autozone.com)

Mobil 1 High Mileage Full Synthetic Engine Oil 0W-20 5 Quart (autozone.com)

Which one of these oil filters did you get?

autozone.com/searchresult?searchText=oil filter

 

I got both the STP and the Mobil 1 oil, figure I'd use one with option to take the other back, or maybe keep for next time. Again don't know why the label has to say "above 75000 miles" and if thats a problem with my low miles.. (Mobil 1 High Mileage #000899143 122536, STP #000811780 STPSYN0W205Q)

I suppose I could get your above recommended jack at$110, but it seems confusing why several jacks are well into the hundreds, while a same specs jack is $40. Also this jack is "only" 1.5 tons, while the $40 one is 2 tons.
Torin 1.5-Ton Low-Profile Aluminum and Steel Floor Jack with Dual Piston Speedy Lift TAM815016L - The Home Depot

For the stp oil filter, I got s4967XL .... Part #S4967XL SKU #663645 .... it's the 10th one down on your list. I might prefer Toyota "OEM" unless the stp and others are highly reliable.

 

The STP oil filter is fine. You can use the STP 0W-20 now... Mobil 1's High Mileage 0W-20 is formulated for engines with 75,000 miles or more.

Mobil 1™ High Mileage 0W-20

The $40 jack is too short, too small, and of low quality... It's still rated at 2 tons because of its shorter leverage.

For $129 on sale, this one would be even better:

Husky 3-Ton Aluminum/Steel Car Jack HPL4751 - The Home Depot

 

Oh the $110 one has a higher lift and the $40 is shorter, got it. I could get the 1.5 ton Torin, plus maybe get like 4 jack stands. Unless 4 is way overkill. And I'll take back the 75000 mile Mobil 1 stuff.

 

For only $129 at $70 off, this one would be more worth it with extra reach:

Husky 3-Ton Aluminum/Steel Car Jack HPL4751 - The Home Depot

 

It's showing $199 on my end, must be a regional thing.

 

It's on sale in Michigan and California... Which state are you in?

 

Daly City, CA

Oh wow, clicked a different store and it goes down to 129.

 

Find some scrap 2x12 and cut it at least 12in long, to put under the front tire. Drive the front of the car onto the 2x12 cut wood. This will give the car a 1.5inch additional lift; this small height increase will make it easier to jack the front of the car, even w/ a lpw profile jack.

 

Using the Mobil1 High Mileage formula is just fine. Typically high mileage oils have additional detergents and may be on the heavier side of their labeled viscosity....though this isn't always the case.

The STP filter is made by Champs. They produce Fram and other private lable brands....hence the same part # as the Fram. Good economical filter. Nothing wrong with it at all.

All oils contain conditioners to help maintain seal and gasket plyability. Most high mileage variants contain a tad extra. That will do no harm as those conditioners have little to no effect on formed-in-place-gasket (FIPG) material and neoprene o-rings and seals....which is all Toyota uses. Natural rubber and cork materials are the most effected by these conditioners and haven't been used by Toyota in years.

Any GF-6 0w20 will serve you just fine. The 2ZR is also perfectly happy on 5w30 as well. Unless you see starting temperatures in the -20° F range it's a good option.

 

If you haven't tried to see if the ramps will work, do so----they are much easier and faster to lift the car up.

 

Here's the OEM filter for future reference.

 

Here's the OEM filter for future reference.

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The Wal-Mart I go to now sells these filters. $7.00.

 

I use rhino ramps, and my 2022 hatchback has enough clearance to get up on them. You can check that easily by slipping them under the front skirt. If they slip all the way back and contact the tire, you'll be fine. I will warn you, however, that driving onto them is a little tricky...you have to give it enough gas to get up, and then stop before driving too far! The first time I used them on my last car, I went too far, drove off the ramps, and collapsed one of them. Amazingly, after bending it back into shape, it's continued to work just fine for the past 7+ years!

If you do use the ramps, it's a good idea to slip a couple jack stands underneath after you drive onto the ramps as insurance in case the ramps fail.

 

I have some low profile composite ramps that I've had for 25 years. I can't remember the brand....maybe Rino. But the clearance is close with the "fiskers" on our Hatch. Throwing down a couple of 2x4s (about 2 feet long each) in front of the ramps takes care of any clearance issues.

 

@BTBO @tmport @Hogwash Ramps do make getting the car up EASY and FAST, but OP will best be served w/ a low profile (long reach) hydraulic jack and ideally 4 jack stands; can get a way with just 2 jack stands for now, using the floor jack to lift the rear.

Ramps won't make tire rotation possible, but a floor jack and >=2 jack stands do.

 

Using the ramps for oil changes is very convenient and safe. Other than my Tacoma I use it for all of my vehicles. I have 2 floor jacks (one a high lift for the Tacoma) and 4 jack stands that I can use for any variety of rotations and other maintenance/repair needs.

That said....for everything except the Tacoma a single floor jack placed on the front jacking point and raised high enough will lift both wheels on that side off the ground. Makes for quick and easy tire rotations.

 

i would also suggest a floor jack and 2-4 jack stands over ramps. i've had a set of ramps and always found them sketchy to drive up on. plus the point about jack stands giving you the option to remove wheels

 

My old 25+ year old Rino composite ramps are rated for 12000# each. I've never felt unsafe using them. But that's only my opinion. Everyone has their own comfort level.

 

The STP oil filter is fine. You can also look on Rockauto and check out the Mobil-1 103A or Fram Ultra Synthetic XG4967. These and the Fram Tough Guard (TG4967) seem to be well liked. Just don't get the Fram value line "Orange Cans of Death" some called it. The outside diameter is 2.438".

You can also buy genuine filters from an online dealer or in some local Walmarts (selections vary).

Oil filters:

2020 TOYOTA COROLLA 1.8L L4 Oil Filter | Shop Now at RockAuto

Engine Parts and More for Your 2020 TOYOTA COROLLA at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.

www.rockauto.com

For engine oil you can look at Mobil-1 Advanced Fuel Economy or Extended Performance at Walmart. Or equivalents in Castrol, Valvoline, QuakerState, Pennzoil or even Walmart's Supertech.

With low miles you should change the oil every 6 months or 5000 miles. I prefer to use the "Special Operating Conditions" schedule.

You can also look at Harbor Freight for tools and floor jack (either the store brand Pittsburgh that I use or their premium Daytona line). Sign up for their email coupons. I do like the lift height of 3-ton ones. 1.5/2 tons usually lift to only about 13-14", so with 3-ton's 18-20" there's more flexibility in what you can use it for. Or make your own lumber ramp,, it's faster driving on and off.

Also look at Costco's 3-ton hybrid (steel and alu) by Arcan, $179.99:

https://www.costco.com/arcan-3-ton-professional-grade-aluminum-and-steel-service-jack.product.100222458.html

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Doesn't have to be this fancy:

Using a floor jack:

 

Depending on your oil change interval, might want to rotate your tires at the same time = easier to use four jack stands.

 

Not planning to yet as I don't know how. When I got an oil change at toyota center last year, around 3000 mile mark, they had free rotation with the free oil change. That's the next thing I need to learn how to do.

 

Lots of people use 4 jack stands without problems, but the jack stand instructions always say: "Use stands to support one end of a vehicle only".

I guess they're concerned about lateral loads which the stands aren't designed to take.

Alternatively, QuickJack that some Youtubers show off:

Portable Car Lift for your Garage or Shop - QuickJack

The QuickJack is a portable car lift that's perfect for your home garage or shop. This garage lift makes all your vehicle maintenance simple and convenient.

www.quickjack.com

 

For OP, sounds like this may be your 1st time doing this. Safety First. If you are going under the car, make sure it is not going to land on top of you. It may hurt a bit. Once you have everything jacked up and you think you are ready to go, bump the car from different direction. If it is not secured, you want it to fall without you or anybody under it. You can also put something under the car for extra insurance, like a spare tire.

 

Filter wrench 3 7/16 to 3 3/4

Which oil filter wrench did you get, exactly? Oil filter is only 2 9/16" diameter.

Performance Tool Oil Filter Wrench W54109 (autozone.com)

Performance Tool 2 3/8in to 2 5/8in Medium Swivel Oil Filter Wrench (autozone.com)

Performance Tool 2 1/2in to 3 7/8in 3 Jaw Adjustable Oil Filter Wrench (autozone.com)

GEARWRENCH 3/8 in. Drive Universal 3 Jaw Oil Filter Wrench 3288D - The Home Depot

 

Which oil filter wrench did you get, exactly? Oil filter is only 2 9/16" diameter.

Oh gosh, that's one more thing I'm going to have to exchange or return soon. (filter wrench)

I purchased the 129 jack and 2 sets of stands (4 total) online, ran me almost 200. Will go to pick up the jack likely tomorrow and the stands are supposed to be delivered to me a few more days.

I'm worried the jack alone won't have enough motion room that I can pump down on the handle and get the car to elevate.

@JohnGD , I'm not planning to rotate tires nor to prop up entire car. Only reason I'm buying four stands is just to "double them up" next to each other, two each side.
Thanks for that video link you posted earlier, it was just what I was looking for. She showed the "three bolts and beam". But she also pointed out that the Toyota Corolla rides low, my 20 sure does, and she needed TWO jacks, one to prop up from side, the other to put deep underneath. Apparently one jack alone wasn't going to work for her.

 

I use ramps for oil changes. Very easy to do. I had the rhino until one collapsed, so I made some wooden ones like the ones someone posted; heavy but very safe. For tire rotations, I lift one side and swap the front of the wheel and back. Use jack stand anytime you will be under the car, also chuck your ground wheels, and use your emergency brake.
Note, make sure you remember to add oil, check your drain plug, and filter for leaks.
Good luck.

 

Oh right. Hopefully get to do a practice run tomorrow, will do just like that. The jack base point is supposed to have a rubber pad built in, I'm wondering if that means is good to connect it directly to car without putting a small piece of wood as well. Maybe I'll do both.

 

I assume you already have a reasonably good 3/8-drive ratchet and Metric socket set?

DEWALT 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Socket Set (34-Piece) DWMT73804 - The Home Depot

Best Value 3/8 in. Drive Socket Set (27-Piece) H0183014 - The Home Depot

Milwaukee 3/8 in. Drive Metric Ratchet and Socket Mechanics Tool Set (32-Piece) 48-22-9508 - The Home Depot

TEKTON 3/8 in. Drive 6-Point Socket and Ratchet Set, 43-Piece (6-24 mm) SKT15201 - The Home Depot

 

I have to do a 2x4 under each front wheel before I can reach the jack point on my Mazda. The lower the stance, the more difficulty to use even a low profile floor jack on the pinch welds.

The method that @invader mentions, is the logical and safest way to ensure you don’t damage the under carriage.

 

+1 as others said using some lumber to raise the height up a bit for jack access. Another reason for a simplified, shorter lumber ramps (vs the DIY lumber ramp linked above). For oil changes it's just easy on-and-off.

 

If you cut a 45 degree on the end of the 2x4, this will give you the ramp to get on the 2x4 more easily. Some people use multiple 2x4’s to make their ramp in a step fashion. I’ve never done it.

 

Here is what I do for HB and had to do for IS300, I didn't have the need on any other car as I could reach under the car to drain the oil without lifting it (for our CHR also no lifting needed):

Parking brake on. If on slope, put wheel chuck under rear left tire. Jack up right side of the car just enough for tire to be off ground, put a stand next to jack and extend to touch underbody flange...

Drain oil and replace filter. Close up undercover and lower the car. Fill oil. Clean up and have a beer 🍻