Can you use Rhino ramps for oil changes, etc?
11-16-2003, 07:38 AM
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It will drain but not 100% completely. Also if your car is lowered it's almost impossible to ride up the ramps without scraping. I have it for my civic and other cars.
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11-16-2003, 07:40 AM
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Thanks guys, thats what I thought. I bought a set, but then didn't open them because I was afraid of that. I'll have to take them back. I guess my good old wood blocks will have to do.
11-16-2003, 07:56 AM
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I recommend a good 2-3 ton jack that takes very few pushes to make the car go up. That way once you open the drain plug you can lower it completely drain. Then lift it back up without much effort.
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11-16-2003, 06:12 PM
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I propose a hybrid approach.
1) Drive up on Rhino ramps in front.
2) Jack up rear of car using differential jacking point.
3) Place jack stands under rear reinforced frame rails to make car level.
4) Lower car onto jack stands
5) Change oil with plenty of room underneath.
6) Reverse process to get car back down.
The only challenge is to make sure that your jack will fit under the rear of the car with it angled upward on the ramps.
1) Drive up on Rhino ramps in front.
2) Jack up rear of car using differential jacking point.
3) Place jack stands under rear reinforced frame rails to make car level.
4) Lower car onto jack stands
5) Change oil with plenty of room underneath.
6) Reverse process to get car back down.
The only challenge is to make sure that your jack will fit under the rear of the car with it angled upward on the ramps.
