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Old Sep 2, 2020 | 07:40 PM
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I have a 2012 Grand Sport Centennial Edition and just installed a 4 post lift in my garage so now I can do oil changes instead of going to the dealer
but my question is what other things should/could I look for while it's in the air? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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Sway bar end links, shocks, brake pads, differential fluid change, transmission oil changes, coolant change, exhaust, etc. etc.
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Is your car an M6? Good idea to drain and change clutch fluid when you do your maintenance if it is.
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Do the 2012s have grease fittings on the rear suspension? (My 2008 does). One on each side.
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Originally Posted by Kingdog44
I have a 2012 Grand Sport Centennial Edition and just installed a 4 post lift in my garage so now I can do oil changes instead of going to the dealer
but my question is what other things should/could I look for while it's in the air? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
tire wear and any objects in the tires.

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Originally Posted by Kingdog44
just installed a 4 post lift in my garage so now I can do oil changes
Darn....been doing it wrong for 40 years....changing oil without a 4 post lift
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Old Sep 25, 2020 | 06:51 AM
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That 4 post lift will sure make things easier!
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That 4 post lift will sure make things easier!
True!
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What to look for?

I'd say if you are asking what to look for/ do while your oil is changed.....check all the torque of the suspension (and every bolt) bolts.
Look for debris in front of the radiator.

Post 2 has a very good list.
Have fun.
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Look for a car to park underneath,,,,,
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Wow, I guess I should take mine to the dealership!
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I do, I park a C3 under it
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Yeah, they're great aren't they ? No more crawling around on the ground. Plus the ability to have two vehicles in the same footprint where you could only have one before. Another great thing about them is they don't require thicker concrete, or have to be anchored down like a two post.





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Madson, if you put in another 4-post, you could buy some more stuff...
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Madson, if you put in another 4-post, you could buy some more stuff...
You can't go wrong with more stuff
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Madson, if you put in another 4-post, you could buy some more stuff...
Ha yeah, you mean like this stuff you can't see in the original photo ? Personally I'm thinking I have enough, lord knows I have plenty of Insurance payments.

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Holy crap!!! Your insurance payment has got to be more than my house payment! I hope you have time to enjoy those toys.

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Holy crap!!! Your insurance payment has got to be more than my house payment! I hope you have time to enjoy those toys.

Jim
You ain't kidding, what you can't see in addition to all this is my Ford pickup, and the wife's Ford Explorer, damn good thing we both got squeaky clean driving records. I am retired, so I do have ample time to enjoy the toys
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