Where is the Jack Point?
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Where is the Jack Point?
I'm trying to drain the oil but i was unable to locate the jack point in the front underside of the car. is there some other way to lift my car up so i can access the drain bolt?
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Originally Posted by ricerokets4life
I'm trying to drain the oil but i was unable to locate the jack point in the front underside of the car. is there some other way to lift my car up so i can access the drain bolt?
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Originally Posted by otis3
I use ramps.
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Originally Posted by ricerokets4life
do they sell topsiders at pep boys? they seem kinda expensive...
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do they sell topsiders at pep boys? they seem kinda expensive...
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Originally Posted by ricerokets4life
I'm trying to drain the oil but i was unable to locate the jack point in the front underside of the car.
The jacking "points" for floor jacks and jack stands, are right beneath the tubes, padded with thick round rubber pieces. The problem, you see, is that the spot where you want to put the jack is also the spot you need to put the jack stands. A solution coud be to use the front engine cross-member to lift the car prior to securing it with jack stands.
However, all that said, the oil drain plug is easily accessible without lifting the car, unless it's been lowered.
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Originally Posted by scorchie
You must have a car that is not lowered, or tires that aren't wide, or both!
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Originally Posted by otis3
Yep! Stock height, with 205s. Still have to jam the ramps under the air dam though it`s a tight fit. What I like is it gives me a chance to check under the car to see if things are OK down there. I can also hide from wife and kid for hours WOO HOO!!!!
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well personally i dont like the top slider as i would not know if i got everything out. i know scorchie here will have a mouthful to say to me, but by unbolting the drain, at least i know i got everything out. i've tried the top slider and i just plain dont like it. sometimes i dont even know if the hose is fully inside the oil pan. the jack points on the car should be under the side skirts on both sides.
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Originally Posted by henry47
well personally i dont like the top slider as i would not know if i got everything out. i know scorchie here will have a mouthful to say to me, but by unbolting the drain, at least i know i got everything out. i've tried the top slider and i just plain dont like it. sometimes i dont even know if the hose is fully inside the oil pan. the jack points on the car should be under the side skirts on both sides.
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Originally Posted by henry47
well personally i dont like the top slider as i would not know if i got everything out. i know scorchie here will have a mouthful to say to me, but by unbolting the drain, at least i know i got everything out.
That's why you put new oil in, it dilutes the old stuff that's left behind.
Also, why are you so worried about getting the old oil out? It was in your engine for 3000 miles before, is it there something that makes it unbearable to be in your engine once it hits 3000? And this is how you show your respect? I hope J knows that when she hits 3000, she's outta there.
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