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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Default oil drain plug location?
Im ready for the first oil change and before i jack up the car is the drain plug in the front of the pan(like the C5's)? or at the back?
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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Driver's side, just aft of the front wheel when looking in from next to the car.

This is perhaps the easiest car ever to change oil on.
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Driver's side, just aft of the front wheel when looking in from next to the car.

This is perhaps the easiest car ever to change oil on.
Thanks so one set of ramps or jack in front will work?
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Thanks so one set of ramps or jack in front will work?
That's right. Ramps are your best bet since it's quick and easy.
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Should be right here~


Be sure to use a magnetic plug!
Last edited by NORTY; Jun 30, 2008 at 07:48 PM. Reason: maggie plug
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Should be right here~

Be sure to use a magnetic plug!
Thanks for the pic and the tip for the mag plug, i have one on my C5 and they do pick up those metal 'furs' pretty good
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