DIY Oil Change on ZL1

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Old 03-16-2018, 08:05 AM
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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.
 
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Old 03-16-2018, 04:36 PM
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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?
 
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Old 03-18-2018, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Everett#2390
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!
 
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Old 07-12-2019, 06:34 PM
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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

Amazon Amazon

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.
 
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