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Old 07-15-2014, 04:46 PM   #1
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I can't do oil change without jacking up the car anymore. The bucket doesn't even fit under the car.. well it does, but i can't put my hand through anymore..
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Old 07-15-2014, 04:57 PM   #2
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I can't do oil change without jacking up the car anymore. The bucket doesn't even fit under the car.. well it does, but i can't put my hand through anymore..
I used to run the car up on a curb where I lived but now that Ive moved to a local with wimpy curbs I use ramps.

Ramps are good because they let you get under the car and check things like the cv joint boots and other things. You can also R and R those suspension bolts that rust out.
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Old 07-15-2014, 05:23 PM   #3
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I used to run the car up on a curb where I lived but now that Ive moved to a local with wimpy curbs I use ramps.
what kind of ramps? my old man used these big bulky metal ones back in the day.
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Old 07-16-2014, 06:53 AM   #4
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what kind of ramps? my old man used these big bulky metal ones back in the day.
Yes they are big and yellow. $19 years ago at Harbor Freight. Good for many chores!
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Old 07-15-2014, 09:30 PM   #5
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I can't do oil change without jacking up the car anymore. The bucket doesn't even fit under the car.. well it does, but i can't put my hand through anymore..
If you run the front right tire up on a curb & get a lower pan, you should be good to go.
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Old 07-16-2014, 01:17 AM   #6
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If you run the front right tire up on a curb & get a lower pan, you should be good to go.

Why not just put the jack and lift it? Lol
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Why not just put the jack and lift it? Lol
'Cause you'll wear the JACK OUT!
Sorry, I see now what you originally wrote, my bad
Your car is probably lowered so you need a jack to get some height.
I forget I have one of those stock 2013 Yaris' with 6'' clearance to the drain bolt. (and you sit high enough to be at eye level with the driver of an 18 wheeler) Technically, you'd park the driver side front wheel on the curb to get a better drain...
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