I have a Sears jack and also a table lift. The jack would be in the way for an oil change but i use it all the time for cleaning. Great to get the wheels off the ground so you can spin them. The table lift is great for servicing the bike though. Your friends also will love it. Good luck in not making a mess with the filter change! I just take it off without worring about trying to catch any spilled oil knowing that I'll just have to clean it up anyway so why aggravate myself with trying to stop it!