Rhino Ramps
Ramps
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Ramps
Well I want to do my own oil changes etc. to my 01, but there is no way that I can squeeze my fat 220 lb body under the car - maybe too many 
So one option is to lift it, but I would feel safer with ramps. Any suggestions on which ramps to get?
Oh and I commend those people that built their own, but I am not getting under a heavy car with anything that I built...
thanks
So one option is to lift it, but I would feel safer with ramps. Any suggestions on which ramps to get?
Oh and I commend those people that built their own, but I am not getting under a heavy car with anything that I built...
thanks
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From what I understand, you can't change the oil yourself just by using ramps. The oil pan is too flat to do that.
Do a search under Tech Tips for a detailed description of changing the oil yourself. I think you'll see what I mean.
Hope this helps.
EDIT: BTW, you still need a good set of ramps for routine things like cleaning under the radiator shroud which, you will find, is like a vacuum cleaner for the street. Sucks up all kinds of trash. Rhino ramps come in different slopes. Get the ones that have the Corvette (and a truck?) on the packaging. Got mine at Wally World for about $15 each. They work great.
Do a search under Tech Tips for a detailed description of changing the oil yourself. I think you'll see what I mean.
Hope this helps.
EDIT: BTW, you still need a good set of ramps for routine things like cleaning under the radiator shroud which, you will find, is like a vacuum cleaner for the street. Sucks up all kinds of trash. Rhino ramps come in different slopes. Get the ones that have the Corvette (and a truck?) on the packaging. Got mine at Wally World for about $15 each. They work great.
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I change my oil without any problems. I use the 12k Rhino ramps. As was mentioned Wal Mart sells them, as well as Auto Zone and others. I then lift the rear of the car so it is slightly higher than the front. I use jack stands to support the rear. This way oil will drain properly. You won't have a problem. And no dealer installed scraches, scuffs, or grease on your interior!!!
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
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OK I am 6' and 240 and here is how I did mine.
Back up on a set of Rhino ramps. Using floor jack I jacked up the front and placed my other set of Rhino ramps under the front wheels.
It is a tight fit but if you do it fron the drivers side you can do the filter and the drain plug without any problem.
Back up on a set of Rhino ramps. Using floor jack I jacked up the front and placed my other set of Rhino ramps under the front wheels.
It is a tight fit but if you do it fron the drivers side you can do the filter and the drain plug without any problem.
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well alittle more work than expected to change the oil (raising front and back of car), but nothing too complicated.
I have a floor jack and stands already so I will be heading out this weekend to get the ramps.
thanks for the advice
I have a floor jack and stands already so I will be heading out this weekend to get the ramps.
thanks for the advice
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
Well I want to do my own oil changes etc. to my 01, but there is no way that I can squeeze my fat 220 lb body under the car - maybe too many
So one option is to lift it, but I would feel safer with ramps. Any suggestions on which ramps to get?
Oh and I commend those people that built their own, but I am not getting under a heavy car with anything that I built...
thanks
So one option is to lift it, but I would feel safer with ramps. Any suggestions on which ramps to get?
Oh and I commend those people that built their own, but I am not getting under a heavy car with anything that I built...
thanks
Bob:
After you lower your car (and you will lower your car), you'll
need to be a little creative with lifting.
First, get yourself 4 good jack stand, one set of Rhinoe ramps (gray ones) an aluminum racing jack and four, 18" cuts of 2x12 boards
and don't forget the pucks.
Pep Boys has a sale on the aluminum jack and ramps. Drive up one th boards and either jack up or drive up on the ramps.
Or better yet, invest now and buy a Qwik-Lift. (Do a search)
Convince you wife it's a safety issue.
Although I crawl around under my car for everything, for oil changes
I just drive down to my local corner lube shop with my 6.5 quarts of
oil, filter and drive over their in-ground shop. No lifting and is level.
I can't be bothered disposing of the oil and making a mess in the garage. But that's just me.
...George
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The Rhino Ramps work well. About $30 from most auto parts stores.
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Another option is one of the units that sucks the oil out of the dipstick, has anyone tried one of these??
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