oil change this sat!!!!!!!
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oil change this sat!!!!!!!
cant wait to change the oil this weekend. i got a new pair of rhino ramps but i dont have a floor jack. i see that a lot of folks like to jack up the rear to get every drop of oil out.i like to know how many of you drain the oil without jacking up the back and how much oil comes out
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Originally Posted by sorbet70
cant wait to change the oil this weekend. i got a new pair of rhino ramps but i dont have a floor jack. i see that a lot of folks like to jack up the rear to get every drop of oil out.i like to know how many of you drain the oil without jacking up the back and how much oil comes out
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Originally Posted by sorbet70
cant wait to change the oil this weekend. i got a new pair of rhino ramps but i dont have a floor jack. i see that a lot of folks like to jack up the rear to get every drop of oil out.i like to know how many of you drain the oil without jacking up the back and how much oil comes out
Buy a jack from sears...39.00
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why anyone would waste their time trying to get every last drop of oil out is insane. Think about it, the amount of oil left in the pan is not going to affect the 6 qurts your'e gonna put in. This is the most absurd thing I've ever heard of.
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Originally Posted by gamisou
why anyone would waste their time trying to get every last drop of oil out is insane. Think about it, the amount of oil left in the pan is not going to affect the 6 qurts your'e gonna put in. This is the most absurd thing I've ever heard of.
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I made the mistake of bringing my car to the dealership for an oil change....sign said "oil change - 32.99 (Corvettes a little more)". I kind of laughed a little and was not suprised...
pick it up 1 hour later.....$98.97...WTF. "a little" my a$$
and thats all i have to say about that
pick it up 1 hour later.....$98.97...WTF. "a little" my a$$
and thats all i have to say about that
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Originally Posted by gamisou
why anyone would waste their time trying to get every last drop of oil out is insane. Think about it, the amount of oil left in the pan is not going to affect the 6 qurts your'e gonna put in. This is the most absurd thing I've ever heard of.
Would you change your tranny fluid in an auto by just removing the drain plug and refilling?
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Originally Posted by Tact
Then you need to keep changing the oil your way if if satisfies you. I personally, as many others, change the oil with the rear higher that the front.
Would you change your tranny fluid in an auto by just removing the drain plug and refilling?
Would you change your tranny fluid in an auto by just removing the drain plug and refilling?
Now I'm thinking that its all nuts...a Corvette is not the freakin Space Shuttle...I do not think it will matter a single bit in 150,000 miles one way or the other....
I now realize that it probably will not matter even one bit if you get every drop of oil out or if you put in 1/4 of a quart more than someone else...if the engine could only speak english
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pick it up 1 hour later.....$98.97...WTF. "a little" my a$$
I had mine changed today at a quicklube place, cost me 55.00. They didnt jack the car up at all, lowered car all the way on stock bolts, and it went right over the rails on the "pit".
I made sure how much it cost, and made sure I could watch them pour it in there instead of using the pumps, because you dont know what comes out of them pumps.
I got the manual out of the dash to confirm the filter and amount, and they put 6 and a half quarts in, let it sit about 3 mins, cranked it up, then checked and it was dead on the money on the full line.
I was happy with the service, and especially the price since the oil alone is about 35 bucks(called Parts store before I went). So to me, it was worth paying 20 bucks not to have to jack a car up, get under it, etc.....
Ill go back there next time too.
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Originally Posted by deec73
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I had mine changed today at a quicklube place, cost me 55.00. They didnt jack the car up at all, lowered car all the way on stock bolts, and it went right over the rails on the "pit".
Ill go back there next time too.
I had mine changed today at a quicklube place, cost me 55.00. They didnt jack the car up at all, lowered car all the way on stock bolts, and it went right over the rails on the "pit".
Ill go back there next time too.
Still far from cheap, but I don't have to lay down my twice repaired back on a creeper any more
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Originally Posted by Yello95
It is amazing how split Corvette owners are in determining how to change oil and how much oil to put back in, etc. etc......simply amazing.....
Now I'm thinking that its all nuts...a Corvette is not the freakin Space Shuttle...I do not think it will matter a single bit in 150,000 miles one way or the other....
I now realize that it probably will not matter even one bit if you get every drop of oil out or if you put in 1/4 of a quart more than someone else...if the engine could only speak english
Now I'm thinking that its all nuts...a Corvette is not the freakin Space Shuttle...I do not think it will matter a single bit in 150,000 miles one way or the other....
I now realize that it probably will not matter even one bit if you get every drop of oil out or if you put in 1/4 of a quart more than someone else...if the engine could only speak english
jrprich--Just be careful who you have working on your car. I once took my vert years ago to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. After it was done I had a scratched fender from the redneck's wallet chain and oil dripped all in the engine compartment.
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I put the car up on Rhino Ramps and then raise the back end. Works for me even if it may be a little ****. 
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Originally Posted by cbx1047cc
Never seen anyone so excited about an oil change.
I wonder what would happen if they tackled this...?
