Ramps for oil changes
#21
^+1 yep, for super low cars just drive up on some 2x4's or get the takeda(?) low profile ramps...and then jack it up.
ive seen raceramps for very low cars but they cost like $250.
ive seen raceramps for very low cars but they cost like $250.
#23
Go to Advance Auto Parts for Rhino ramps Advance Auto Parts - In-Store Specials
Add this coupon http://advancegrandopenings.com/admin/contest/coupon
Should be 19.99 plus tax when all said and done. If links don't work just look in the weekly deals section for the ad. Should be good till Sept 30th.
Add this coupon http://advancegrandopenings.com/admin/contest/coupon
Should be 19.99 plus tax when all said and done. If links don't work just look in the weekly deals section for the ad. Should be good till Sept 30th.
#25
I use a DIY ramp
from Mustangworld - Build yourself some ramps !
Its overkill for the Fit but solid nonetheless. quite heavy tho.
from Mustangworld - Build yourself some ramps !
Its overkill for the Fit but solid nonetheless. quite heavy tho.
#26
Thanks for the advice guys! Unfortunately, no grand openings for Advance Auto Parts near me, but I do have one really nearby. It's going to be a while until I need to change the oil, so I might just wait and keep an eye out. I probably don't really "need" them for oil changes, but I'd like to have them in case I ever need to do something else down there.
#28
I tried shoving myself under the car without it being on jacks or ramps and I couldn't fit my big head under the bumper, let alone reach and put good torque on the drain plug. My dad's been telling me that's how they did in his day, but I don't think he drove a low-slung Honda...
#29
on a crv you can do that but not on these cars.
if you have a hard time getting the plug loose use a closed wrench and a mallet and tap it loose. much easier than using a breaker bar that dont fit well in the small space.
if you have a hard time getting the plug loose use a closed wrench and a mallet and tap it loose. much easier than using a breaker bar that dont fit well in the small space.
#30
those ramps are the SHIT! i have them. i use them for when i do other peoples cars since my car is too low.
these make oil changes so much faster. ive used them on suvs,trucks,and cars so they are stable.
but they are too steep. ive used the tomioka ramps and they work perfect for the lowered cars. that way you can slide a jack underneath the car.
these make oil changes so much faster. ive used them on suvs,trucks,and cars so they are stable.
but they are too steep. ive used the tomioka ramps and they work perfect for the lowered cars. that way you can slide a jack underneath the car.
Go to Advance Auto Parts for Rhino ramps Advance Auto Parts - In-Store Specials
Add this coupon http://advancegrandopenings.com/admin/contest/coupon
Should be 19.99 plus tax when all said and done. If links don't work just look in the weekly deals section for the ad. Should be good till Sept 30th.
Add this coupon http://advancegrandopenings.com/admin/contest/coupon
Should be 19.99 plus tax when all said and done. If links don't work just look in the weekly deals section for the ad. Should be good till Sept 30th.
Last edited by SD_MR_FIT; 09-28-2009 at 02:43 PM.
#31
I welded up a an adapter that fits inthe Fit's jack points and sits in the lift part of my floor jack. A few pumps and its high enough to get a small jack stand under it for safety.
Then I slide under it and get the drain plug out and then remove the stand and let it down to drain. Repeat to install plug and filter and then down to fill. Takes me 15 miutes and most of that is to allow drain time.
Then I slide under it and get the drain plug out and then remove the stand and let it down to drain. Repeat to install plug and filter and then down to fill. Takes me 15 miutes and most of that is to allow drain time.
#32
I use a DIY ramp
from Mustangworld - Build yourself some ramps !
Its overkill for the Fit but solid nonetheless. quite heavy tho.
from Mustangworld - Build yourself some ramps !
Its overkill for the Fit but solid nonetheless. quite heavy tho.
#33
I am personally used
For Change my car oil this is very perfect for me. But if you want a car ramp that meets your all requirements then check the list of my https://cartnano.com/car-ramps-for-oil-changes/.
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