Camaro Forums - Chevy Camaro Enthusiast Forum

Camaro Forums - Chevy Camaro Enthusiast Forum (https://camaroforums.com/forum/)
-   2016 Discussion (https://camaroforums.com/forum/2016-discussion-145/)
-   -   DIY Oil Change on ZL1 (https://camaroforums.com/forum/2016-discussion-145/diy-oil-change-zl1-82348/)

clphillips72 03-16-2018 08:05 AM

DIY Oil Change on ZL1
 
I'd like to do DIY oil changes on my ZL1 so I can use better oil and have that sense of accomplishment.

I'm concerned that I won't be able to use my jack stands and jack without damaging the ground effects on the side of the ZL1.

My jack stands are similar to these...
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...rm=jack+stands

And my jack is similar to this one...
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...earchTerm=jack

I don't really feel comfortable using a ramp because I'm afraid I'll somehow shoot past where I needed to stop and high center my car with the ramp.

Everett#2390 03-16-2018 04:36 PM

Why not got a length of 2X12 and make some wood ramps three layers tall?
Use a 2X2 for the end for a stop and carriage bolt the 2X2 onto the three-layer ramp.
Cut the ends at 45° and drive up onto the ramp?

clphillips72 03-18-2018 04:58 PM


Originally Posted by Everett#2390 (Post 725396)
Why not got a length of 2X12 and make some wood ramps three layers tall?
Use a 2X2 for the end for a stop and carriage bolt the 2X2 onto the three-layer ramp.
Cut the ends at 45° and drive up onto the ramp?

Thats actually a great idea and I think that’s exactly what I’ll do. Thanks for the suggestion!

promethius 07-12-2019 06:34 PM

Get yourself some jacking pucks, like the ones ZL1Addons sells. You can get also get very similar ones for about half the price on Amazon.

https://zl1addons.com/collections/camaro-jack-lift-pads


Get yourself some hockey pucks, Amazon sells them as well and use the puck between the jack plate and the lift pads. It will give you about 1 inch of clearance from the panels on the side.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:58 AM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands