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best most secure failsafe method of doing oil changes?

I'm considering getting these heavy duty ultra URB9020 with extension pair package all under $100 (one metal piece with cross reinforced):
[TABLE="class: PS-Prd, width: 1321"]
[TR]
[TD="align: center"]47 " long x 13 " wide x 9¼" high
Lift Height: 7.25"
9000 lbs G.V.W per pair
40 lbs[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

http://www.discountramps.com/truck-service-ramps.htm
http://www.vehicleramps.com/default.asp?direct=product&cat_code=ramps&product_id=198

with these wheel stops for the rear tires:
http://www.discountramps.com/car-wheel-stop.htm

and keeping oem rims or winter rims (depending on the time of year) underneath the car as a backup basically in place of the extentions.

Thoughts?


that should be fine but when you change the oil with the nose lifted a good amount then you'll wind up having some old oil remain in the pan, the pan drains best when it's level, then the drain plug is at the lowest point when it's level, with an upward angle there will be some oil trapped at the back of the pan behind the drain plug... not a whole lot but...

also, if this is compounded by starting on an upwards slopped driveway it's even worse. you can beat this by backing it up in the driveway, then by the time the nose is raised the oil pan wil be close to level...
 
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thanks turbo cad...what would you recommend then? Would driving up on 2 pairs of these ramps be best then with the rims as backup?
 
best most secure failsafe method of doing oil changes?

I'm considering getting these heavy duty ultra URB9020 with extension pair package all under $100 (one metal piece with cross reinforced):
[TABLE="class: PS-Prd, width: 1321"]
[TR]
[TD="align: center"]47 " long x 13 " wide x 9¼" high
Lift Height: 7.25"
9000 lbs G.V.W per pair
40 lbs[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

http://www.discountramps.com/truck-service-ramps.htm
http://www.vehicleramps.com/default.asp?direct=product&cat_code=ramps&product_id=198

with these wheel stops for the rear tires:
http://www.discountramps.com/car-wheel-stop.htm

and keeping oem rims or winter rims (depending on the time of year) underneath the car as a backup basically in place of the extentions.

Thoughts?
They look good Jonas, I had steel ramps and I gave them away, they were just too heavey and cumbersome. I purchased a set of Scepter Pro Ramps, the pair is good for 12,000 lbs and are lightweight. I drive my full size 4x4 up on them and they are rock solid.
They look like this:
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For wheel chocks, I made up some out of 4" x 8" lumber
 
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don't think I'd do 4 ramps, not so safe really... like I edited above, if you can start out working on a downwards slope, then by the time you raise the front on ramps it'll wind up closer to level.
 
have you seen all the motor blown, walmart ruins customers engine videos on youtube???
 
I dunno if I can bring myself to handing my car over to the high school kind over at Wal Mart. Rather do it myself right.
 
EEEEEK !!!, I would be terrified to get anything done at WallyMart :eek.:
 
thanks turbo cad...what would you recommend then? Would driving up on 2 pairs of these ramps be best then with the rims as backup?

Do ramps in the front and put the rear on jack stands to level it out. You won't be under the back for an oil change anyway, and even if the jack stands fail you'll be safe between the ramps...

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don't think I'd do 4 ramps, not so safe really... like I edited above, if you can start out working on a downwards slope, then by the time you raise the front on ramps it'll wind up closer to level.

Ramps on an incline (or decline) sketch me out, man. It's just my personal opinion, but I wouldn't do it.
 
I thought jack stand and lift as a back up was pretty safe enough.....
really never thought of the dangers... of jack stand failing but ... wouldnt
the floor lift also help sustain the weight incase jack stand fails...?
 
I thought jack stand and lift as a back up was pretty safe enough.....
really never thought of the dangers... of jack stand failing but ... wouldnt
the floor lift also help sustain the weight incase jack stand fails...?

I have two jacks and two jack stands. I lower the jack to hold pressure across all four.

The jack stands are a back up for the jack failing and the jack is still there because it has a bigger foot print base. The jack has a small foot print and if you push the car hard enough could fall off the stands, where the jacks will give a little more before toppling over.

Or you can make a pit in the ground like jiffy lube.
 
"Or you can make a pit in the ground like jiffy lube. " chedman13

I like this idea...Wonder if permit will be required....
NYC may fine me big time.... very greedy...
 
Has anyone ever removed the OE underhood padding, soundproofed between the supports then replaced the padding? How do the clips pop off?
 
Good thing I got access to a car lift. Oh wait those fail sometims too....
 
Has anyone ever removed the OE underhood padding, soundproofed between the supports then replaced the padding? How do the clips pop off?

You have to use special heat resistant insulation for that spot. Jumbo has the dynamat version iirc.

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Make your own.. easy, decently cheap, and STABLE! If wood can hold up houses and buildings it can hold up your fx. use solid 12 x 2 wood and dont have to worry about anything at all when underneath. 100% stable and not collapsible.

best most secure failsafe method of doing oil changes?

I'm considering getting these heavy duty ultra URB9020 with extension pair package all under $100 (one metal piece with cross reinforced):
[TABLE="class: PS-Prd, width: 1321"]
[TR]
[TD="align: center"]47 " long x 13 " wide x 9¼" high
Lift Height: 7.25"
9000 lbs G.V.W per pair
40 lbs[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

http://www.discountramps.com/truck-service-ramps.htm
http://www.vehicleramps.com/default.asp?direct=product&cat_code=ramps&product_id=198

with these wheel stops for the rear tires:
http://www.discountramps.com/car-wheel-stop.htm

and keeping oem rims or winter rims (depending on the time of year) underneath the car as a backup basically in place of the extentions.

Thoughts?
 
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