how tall can the front lift without oil starvation
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18 c63 s sedan
how high can the front lift without oil starvation
So im planning on buying 12 inch race ramps cribs. That way i can fit under the car easily for maintenance. For an oil change, I read on here that if the car is inclined and front end high, no need to undo front oil drain plug. I also read you need to car at operating temp, and drain oil within 3 min of shutoff. My plan is drive front and rear on my race ramps, these are 3 inches high. I'll then jack up the front and put the front wheels on the 12 inch cribs vs the ramp. the rear will still be on the 3 inch tall ramp. the front end will be 12 inches of lift, and rear at 3 inches off the pavement. So the front end will be 9 inches higher then the rear. Would 9 inches of lift ( i don't know what angle that would be) run the risk of oil starving the engine? I figured there are driveways steeper then this, but better to confirm then find out the hard way.
front wheels will be on these cribs https://www.raceramps.com/cribs/wheel/p/rr-wc-12/
rear wheels will sit on this ramp https://www.raceramps.com/ramps/trax-jax/p/rr-tj/
front wheels will be on these cribs https://www.raceramps.com/cribs/wheel/p/rr-wc-12/
rear wheels will sit on this ramp https://www.raceramps.com/ramps/trax-jax/p/rr-tj/
Last edited by Spicywolff; Aug 3, 2023 at 04:18 PM.
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I am sure you will be fine with the incline as you stated about driveways being steeper than that.
Personally I would level the vehicle while performing the engine oil and filter change, although it does not mention it in WIS, all maintenance is performed on a lift with the vehicle level. I always jack up the rear and place it on jack stands to level the vehicle while I am performing maintenance.
Just in case you do not have it, I have attached the Engine Oil and Filter change procedures to this post.
Good luck!
Personally I would level the vehicle while performing the engine oil and filter change, although it does not mention it in WIS, all maintenance is performed on a lift with the vehicle level. I always jack up the rear and place it on jack stands to level the vehicle while I am performing maintenance.
Just in case you do not have it, I have attached the Engine Oil and Filter change procedures to this post.
Good luck!
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I am sure you will be fine with the incline as you stated about driveways being steeper than that.
Personally I would level the vehicle while performing the engine oil and filter change, although it does not mention it in WIS, all maintenance is performed on a lift with the vehicle level. I always jack up the rear and place it on jack stands to level the vehicle while I am performing maintenance.
Just in case you do not have it, I have attached the Engine Oil and Filter change procedures to this post.
Good luck!
Personally I would level the vehicle while performing the engine oil and filter change, although it does not mention it in WIS, all maintenance is performed on a lift with the vehicle level. I always jack up the rear and place it on jack stands to level the vehicle while I am performing maintenance.
Just in case you do not have it, I have attached the Engine Oil and Filter change procedures to this post.
Good luck!
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18 c63 s sedan
I am sure you will be fine with the incline as you stated about driveways being steeper than that.
Personally I would level the vehicle while performing the engine oil and filter change, although it does not mention it in WIS, all maintenance is performed on a lift with the vehicle level. I always jack up the rear and place it on jack stands to level the vehicle while I am performing maintenance.
Just in case you do not have it, I have attached the Engine Oil and Filter change procedures to this post.
Good luck!
Personally I would level the vehicle while performing the engine oil and filter change, although it does not mention it in WIS, all maintenance is performed on a lift with the vehicle level. I always jack up the rear and place it on jack stands to level the vehicle while I am performing maintenance.
Just in case you do not have it, I have attached the Engine Oil and Filter change procedures to this post.
Good luck!
Today it’s oil change day and brake flush. Got a HPDE event in Sebring this month. All other fluids are done. Well besides coolant as I read it’s like 10 year fluid vs every 3 years like other cars.
