Hello,

Being new to the C6 ranks I was hoping that someone could tell me the best way to jack the car up for an oil change using "common" floor jacks. I do my own oil changes and want to make sure I get the jacking done properly.

Are these "pucks" the way to go? If so, any suggestions as to where to obtain them?

Dan

 

I've got the Race Ramps, but I like the pucks better, because I can jack the car up, pull the plug, then lower the car to let it finish draining for a while. It's easy to forget to take the pucks out!!!!!!!!

 

I've got LAPD's (forum vendor) aluminum pucks, but many use far more inexpensive ones. I just liked the square look.

 

Most of us are using BMW jacking pucks, do a search on that and you will find the internet company and even the part number for the pucks. I like the rectangle pucks as it gives you more area to jack. These mount in and you can leave them in.

 

the title sounds, your planning on stealing someones Zo6 hehehehehe merry christmass

 

Is it safe to use the round ones? The cup on the jack that the round pucks fit into (perfectly with my jack) won't damage the car if they press into it a little bit?

 

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...55&forum_id=74

 

I put blue painters tape on the car where I have the puck so I won't forget one again, stupid me!

 

BMW Round Pads:

Order here:

http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?rid...medium=froogle

Part # 51 71 1 960 752
(For a 2004 325Ci)





BMW Rectangular Pads:

Order here:

http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...1+71+8+268+885

Part # 51 71 8 268 885
(For a 2004 325Ci)

 

Since it sounds like you are new to the C6, I'll pass on some of my stupidity in hopes you can avoid it. I had an aluminum race jack and I was pumping away not really too concerned because I had done this hundreds of times. The roller was not as free as it should have been due to debris or whatever and as she was going up, the jack was moving off the puck or jackpoint. End result was it slipped off and went up thru the fender destroying everything in its path. That was an Oh sh@t moment. Now I really pay attention. For some reason these cars like to stay pretty stable and offer a good deal of lateral resistance. I actually apply pressure to the jack to force it to move forward as the car goes up. Take it for what its worth!

 

I'm glad you took the time to write that. At times I dont use the pucks because my jack doesnt fit under them. I never had a problem. BUT, after reading your post, I will now use my pucks. I will simply use a spare jack to lift it the 1/2 inch I need so the other jack will fit under the puck. I cant imagine your car slipping off the jack and shredding fiberglass. Thanks for teaching me that lesson.

By the way, I use 3 different methods for raising the car, depending on what I am doing.

1. Jacking points for pucks for oils changes.

2. Recommended crossmember lifting points. I use 2 Northern tool modified crossmember adapters. Do a search as one member did a complete post on how to set these up. I use this for exhaust work, etc.

3. Race Ramps. For the times I need room under the engine, like a Varamam install for example.

 

Good post!

This tells it all.

 

Folks,
I believe that I have read most the posted threads (sorry if I missed the right one) here on the Forum and would like to inquire if my Vette can be lifted at all at the "Chain Down" holes, one point at a time? I had purchased lifting pads from E.C.C. Part # C5C6-LP4 (mfg. Auto Reflections) prior to the arrival of my '08 vert in December. I have also looked at the vaious pucks. Since I intended to support my Vette carefully with jack stands, chocks, etc. is this necessarily a bad way to lift her up, until I get my jack stands positioned---one point at a time? Is there too much body flex that suggests this is not good in any way? I will start building the "proper" system by G.M.'s standards and purchase a long reach jack when possible. The lift pads seemed like a great idea at the time. I have not attempted any lifts to date, but really need to visit the underside at my leasure and in my own garage. I thought that I had lifted many vehicles, but now I am very concerned that everything should be done with two points, inside, one end at a time or all four together on this car ! Maybe I should just save them for the dealer's lift or make bookends out of them. Thanks

 

using what ever puck you want, or make one like I did. Using a low profile jack, bought mine at costco $90. Jack up the passenger side of the car, this tilts the car to the driver side. The drain plug is on the driver side of the pan which now is actually lower than the passenger side of the pan. Pull the plug and your draining oil. That's it.

 

Straight and to the point! Thanks much.