Danwolski

I only have 2 jackstands and I will be changing the trans fluid, can I refill it while only the front of the car is in the air or will the car not being level effect the amount of fluid able to go in? I wouldent want to have too much or too little fluid.

dwight

Jack stands aren't that expensive. Get two more.
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-1-4...5&blockType=G5
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-h...nds-38846.html
http://www.amazon.com/Torin-T42002A-...dp/B00026Z3EA/

franky

it's okay. just pump in 2 qts and dont put the filler plug in yet. Put a low drain pan under it and lower the car down. The fluid will drain out until it stops that when its on the right level, then raise it back up and put in the filler plug. The car has to be on a level floor first.

S2KIrishman

i agree with getting two more jackstands...you want it as level as possible to get the accurate amount of fluid in it...saves the hassle of lowering it and then jacking it back up to check...its going to be just a c@#t hair shy of 2 quarts btw

hyperkin

dun worry, i always used ramps for tranny or diff oil change, they worked out great. personally i read the labels on the oil bottle to control the amount, so no need for two more jacks for me...

HarryD

I believe someone on s2ki died from the car rolling when it was put on two jackstands.

The safe advise has been to ALWAYS have the car on four jack stands, not just two.

Also shake the car a few times from a few different places before you go under, AND have a backup, like a floorjack under another point of the car, or wheels at the corners, or wood/cement blocks as backups. I'm sure someone will chime in.

(Sorry that doesn't answer your question)

davidc1

Yes, that was a guy in our area. But the car was on a slanted driveway. There is no problem with it being on two jackstands as long as it's on level ground and you use wheel chocks.

Now....otherwise you guys are making this whole thing way way too difficult. There is another solution to this immense problem.

And, the solution is.......


Put in 1.5 qts.

You're welcome.

2003AP1

It is safe practice to have the car on two jack stands. However you should chock the wheels that are on the ground especially if they are the front ones.

In this situation 4 jackstands would be the best bet.

xviper

You can do it with one jack and one jackstand. Jack it up from the front left jacking point as high as you can. Place jackstand under left rear jacking point and lower the car till the jackstand is supporting some of the weight. If the jack fails, the car is so stiff, it will NOT fall on you. The rear jack stand alone will hold that side up. If you don't trust this, lower the jack and see where the car comes to. Chock one wheel on the opposite side.
The correct level is determined when the car is level but knowing what it takes and putting in a bit more (100 to 200cc) and you're good to go. Unlike engine oil, a slight overfill of the tranny and diff is OK. In fact, it has been determined over 10 years ago, that the oil pick up for the tranny fluid pump will not reach the fluid during a hard left hander. A slight overfill will eliminate this issue.

acn684

DO NOT DO THIS. Just get another set of jack stands. Otherwise, other best solution is to choke the rear wheels that aren't lifed and also stick a spare wheel you might have lying around under the rockers.