Oil Change
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From: Albuquerque NM
Oil Change
hey everyone well am geting ready to do my first oil change that i have ever done. So i want to know what do i need to think about when am doing this is there anything i need to know?? i think i got everything down i just want to make sure am not missing anything i know it cant be that hard but i want to make sure i do everything right. is there anything i really need to know about jacking the car up i have a jack and 2 jack stands i know you jack in the jacking points should i keep the jack stands as close as possible to the jacking points or just as long as am on the frame??? well i hope am not missing anything thank you all for your help. :D
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Re: Oil Change (GhostOfFreedom)
I place the jack stands where the swaybar connects to the frame. Or you could drive up on ramps.
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
Re: Oil Change (GhostOfFreedom)
Actually, you may not even have to jack up the vette to do the oil change. I can access everything just by reaching under the vette. I like the K&N filters because I can use a 1" wrench to loosen and tighten the oil filter. Also, pre-fill the filter with oil before you put it on.
Incase no one has told you, run a bead of oil on the rubber gasket on the filter. If you dont, it WILL leak and cause you grief. After you are done, let it run for a few minutes and check for leaks and make sure you check the oil level too. Good luck on the oil change.
Incase no one has told you, run a bead of oil on the rubber gasket on the filter. If you dont, it WILL leak and cause you grief. After you are done, let it run for a few minutes and check for leaks and make sure you check the oil level too. Good luck on the oil change.
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From: Weirsdale (outside of Ocala) Florida
Re: Oil Change (GhostOfFreedom)
Get yourself some Rhino ramps from Walmart. They are about $25 bucks and worth it. They work great. That way you can lay under the car safely and see what you are doing. It's a piece of cake and very simple.
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From: Baja Oregon
Re: Oil Change (marthpodi)
Be sure to fill the new filter with oil before installing it.
I've never heard of/done this when changing the oil. Can someone elaborate?
I've never heard of/done this when changing the oil. Can someone elaborate?
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
Re: Oil Change (marthpodi)
what about for other cars with filters mounted so that spilling is going to happen if this method is used? Still do it?