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poorman212 Feb 7, 2011 09:36 PM


Originally Posted by JimBlake (Post 230203)
For the automatic, fill thru the dipstick hole. (I didn't see anyone actually SAY that)

Ops...we all left that part out..Thanks Jim..

Cars are heavy and trusting my life or anyones on a .10 o-ring IS NOT worth it so please always use jack stands and chocks when getting under a car...I've had to "dress down" my kids (they are now 17 to 22 something) to drive that home...as EXV6 said, "Safety first". Sorry to sound like an "old guy" but it is important. Enough about that...good luck.

ryandavis33 Feb 8, 2011 05:15 PM


Originally Posted by poorman212 (Post 230207)
Ops...we all left that part out..Thanks Jim..

Cars are heavy and trusting my life or anyones on a .10 o-ring IS NOT worth it so please always use jack stands and chocks when getting under a car...I've had to "dress down" my kids (they are now 17 to 22 something) to drive that home...as EXV6 said, "Safety first". Sorry to sound like an "old guy" but it is important. Enough about that...good luck.

I fully agree...i am still afraid to get under my car even with 2 jackstands and the jack on one side just in case the stands fail.
I think i would feel safer with at least 4 stands or a lift lol :p

Thanks so much!

JimBlake Feb 8, 2011 07:26 PM

Ramps are good too, for stuff that you don't have to remove the wheels.

I drive up on small blocks/boards just thick enough so I can slide under & reach the oil drain plug & oil filter. Of course, there's plenty of other jobs that need more height.

When I use stands, I grab the bumper & shake real good. If it IS gonna topple, I want it to do that before I get underneath.

(LOL, started out a routine maintenance question; turned into a safety lecture)

ryandavis33 Feb 8, 2011 07:35 PM

HAHA! True on the safety...hope others read this and get some info;)

I prefer to use ramps...could not use them on the oil job because i could never find a chunk of wood to overcome the clearance issue. I will use ramps next time...feels much much safer :)


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