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Jul 12, 2014 | 12:29 PM

gmtech1234

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Oil change

I bought my first Corvette, pick it up next week. I want to change the oil ( it looks good, but I am **** ). I have floor jack & stands. What do you use to raise your car & where do you lift it at?

Jul 12, 2014 | 01:29 PM

Freak3150

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For oil changes I raise the car one side at a time with a jack at the front frame lifting point near the front of the door (with a hockey puck as a pad between the jack and frame), and set it on some Rhino Ramps.

Jul 12, 2014 | 02:17 PM

gmtech1234

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How high are your ramps?

Jul 12, 2014 | 03:43 PM

Freak3150

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How high are your ramps?

According to their website, 6.5 inches.

Jul 12, 2014 | 04:13 PM

gmtech1234

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According to their website, 6.5 inches.

Is this high enough for the oil change, can you get to the filter & drain plug?

Jul 13, 2014 | 06:16 PM

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Is this high enough for the oil change, can you get to the filter & drain plug?

Yes, they are behind the driver side front wheel, very easy.

It can be done without getting under the car by removing the wheel.

I refer RaceRamps since the ramp can be easily removed once the car is in the air. Very fast and safe.

Some info on jack & stands placement.

http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/jack.html

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