Oil Change Almost Failed

ChrisSlicks · 05-03-2010, 07:26 AM

Don't worry, the first place you used to jack the car is a reinforced part of the cross brace and is very strong.

As for the oil filter I usually use one of those jar opener grips and remove it by hand (can be difficult). I also have maybe 4 different filter wrenches as every car has its own particular challenge.

Modshack · 05-03-2010, 09:21 AM

It's much easier (and safer) to use ramps for minor maintenance like this........Just sayin...

azn370z · 05-03-2010, 09:59 AM

I just did my first oil change on my 370z last week. But this time I also put the rear of the car on jack stands, to maybe drain more of the old oil out. I have the same low profile jack and I made a little ramp out of 4*8 so I can fit the jack under the car. If you bought the jack stands from harbor freight you can get jack stand pads from them and rest the jack stands on the pinch rails.

RedNismo · 05-03-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

I just did my first oil change on my 370z last week. But this time I also put the rear of the car on jack stands, to maybe drain more of the old oil out. I have the same low profile jack and I made a little ramp out of 4*8 so I can fit the jack under the car. If you bought the jack stands from harbor freight you can get jack stand pads from them and rest the jack stands on the pinch rails.

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Originally Posted by Modshack

It's much easier (and safer) to use ramps for minor maintenance like this........Just sayin...

Well, I got a nismo. If I get ramps, I would have to use boards as pre-ramps. Also, I wouldn't feel too comfortable driving a manual shift car onto ramps.
But good advice though.

RedNismo · 05-03-2010, 06:10 PM

So do you think I damaged anything by putting the jack stands here?
After I removed the jacks stands, I noticed there is a scratch on the arm part that's attached to the wheel. Could I've damaged the pin or the rubber bushings inside the arm?

Coon-azz · 04-04-2014, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RedNismo

Well, I got a nismo. If I get ramps, I would have to use boards as pre-ramps. Also, I wouldn't feel too comfortable driving a manual shift car onto ramps.
But good advice though.

I don't have the Nismo, but if you get nervous driving the up the ramps, I just jack one side of the car up, put the ramp under that tire. Jack the other side up and put the other ramp under that tire. Works perfectly. I've got the Rhyno ramps...Don't forget to set the ebrake after you have it in place and wheel chalk the rear tires...might be overkill but better than watching it go down your driveway or getting caught up under it.

Billarf · 05-03-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

It's much easier (and safer) to use ramps for minor maintenance like this........Just sayin...

Billarf · 05-03-2010, 07:39 PM

OP, For simple oil changes and such consider getting yourself Race Ramp "Roll-Ups" (Item RR-RU) as sold from this very good vendor..
Low Profile Ramps & Wheel Cribs

With the use of Roll-Ups either for use with the front or rear of your Z you will without problem, easily get your Z, 4" off the ground. With just that you can get under there and do an oil change on your Z. Now, if you find a real need to use your floor jack the Roll-Ups will get your Z up 4" and you will now be able to use your floor jack and one of the pinch rail lift points or at the front or rear lift point. Buy a pinch rail adapter for your floor jack as shown here for use when lifting at pinch rail sites ..
Floor Jack Saddle - Rocker Panel Pinch Weld Adapter New : eBay Motors (item 250588286969 end time May-28-10 13:53:50 PDT)

Reality is many guys, especially the inexperienced get themselves in lots of trouble using jack stands. Trouble like personal injury and or damage to the vehicle. BEST BET is to avoid jack stands for such little jobs like an oil change.

05-03-2010, 07:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Don't worry, the first place you used to jack the car is a reinforced part of the cross brace and is very strong. As for the oil filter I usually use one of those jar opener grips and remove it by hand (can be difficult). I also have maybe 4 different filter wrenches as every car has its own particular challenge. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	It's much easier (and safer) to use ramps for minor maintenance like this........Just sayin... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

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05-03-2010, 07:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Billarf Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 132 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	OP, For simple oil changes and such consider getting yourself Race Ramp "Roll-Ups" (Item RR-RU) as sold from this very good vendor.. Low Profile Ramps & Wheel Cribs With the use of Roll-Ups either for use with the front or rear of your Z you will without problem, easily get your Z, 4" off the ground. With just that you can get under there and do an oil change on your Z. Now, if you find a real need to use your floor jack the Roll-Ups will get your Z up 4" and you will now be able to use your floor jack and one of the pinch rail lift points or at the front or rear lift point. Buy a pinch rail adapter for your floor jack as shown here for use when lifting at pinch rail sites .. Floor Jack Saddle - Rocker Panel Pinch Weld Adapter New : eBay Motors (item 250588286969 end time May-28-10 13:53:50 PDT) Reality is many guys, especially the inexperienced get themselves in lots of trouble using jack stands. Trouble like personal injury and or damage to the vehicle. BEST BET is to avoid jack stands for such little jobs like an oil change.