07-01-2009, 04:55 PM
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RIP Jimmy 523 4 LIFE
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Damascus Maryland
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Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
Ok so i moved out of the area for work and now im 3 hours away from home. I need to change my oil and i dont have any floor jacks, or ramps here....So how would you all change your oil?
If my lift was on i'd be fine 
Im seriously thinking about pulling on to some curb somewhere and changing my oil in a parking lot 
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Soon to come-Efans(waiting install),cowl hood,4.56s,
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10/16/1989-10/05/2009
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07-01-2009, 05:00 PM
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formerly crewcab06
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Lumberton, Texas
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
I never jack my truck up to change the oil. i just slide a pan under there, reach under and undo the bolt, then while thats draining I change the filter. All your gotta do is watch for the hot exhaust.
I have cranked the t-bars only bout 1.5" in front, and I have some mud terrains (285/75/16) so i assume it sits just a lil bit higher, but not much.
Oh and I'm 6', 207 lbs and I can still squeeze under it. Its a waste of time to get out the jack and stands for me... 
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07-01-2009, 05:33 PM
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OBS 4X4 HOE!
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Rowlett, TX (Dallas)
Age: 31
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
I have never jacked my truck up to change the oil. Like posted above, I just slide under there & drain the oil. There was never a problem fitting under there before the lift with stock 245's on there. The 285's made it easier, & of course the 6" lift with 315's makes it a breeze.
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- 6" Pro Comp Lift, 315x75x16 ProComp A/T's on 16x10, SSBC Force 10 brakes, 4.56 gears, true trac, Doug Thorley Tri-Y headers, Borla dual exhaust, ProCharger, BBP in PERSON Tune, 255 HP intank Walbro.
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07-01-2009, 05:34 PM
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www.subsonickustomz.com
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Cottage Grove, MN
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
just lay under it...thats all i do haha
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07-01-2009, 05:37 PM
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has a truck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Douglasville, GA
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
When my truck was stock height I could easily fit under it to change the oil without jacking it up or putting it on ramps. It was actually easier to do then than it is now, because now I have to prop myself up at an awkward angle to change the oil.
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07-01-2009, 06:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Cape Cod, MA
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
Unless it's lowered or 2wd, you ought to be able to crawl under there no problem. Ramps are nice, but not necessary for a 4WD truck like yours.
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07-01-2009, 06:17 PM
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Urban Cowboi
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Down south...lake worth,FL
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
yea i have never jacked up a truck to change the oil. even my 92 2wd
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funny story, should have told him that if you had voted for Obama theres no way you would have been able to pull him out cause you would have been driving a prius!
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07-01-2009, 11:22 PM
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Can I help you?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Kansas City
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
Shouldnt need to jack it unless its lowered?
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07-02-2009, 12:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
At work we have a raised sidewalk around the building. When I change the oil here, while I'm already dirty, I just do the sidewalk / curb thing.
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Last edited by Grebbler; 07-02-2009 at 12:21 PM.
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07-02-2009, 01:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: canada
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
just drive up on a 4 inch block of wood. That is what i do cause i have the nerf bars on the truck which get in my way.
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07-02-2009, 03:22 PM
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RIP Jimmy 523 4 LIFE
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Damascus Maryland
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
I dont like just sliding under there cause i feel like everything is right in my face, im getting ready to curb it and change it now lol
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Black 2004 Z71 Silverado ECSB,Superlift FIT 6in Lift,35in pc XATs, 18in XD SPYs,magnaflow cat back, AEM CAI, 93 blackbear tune, 5% tint all around, and alot more
Soon to come-Efans(waiting install),cowl hood,4.56s,
RIP Jimmy Hawkins, Im gonna miss you brother
10/16/1989-10/05/2009
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07-02-2009, 04:33 PM
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REAPER CREW
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Durham, NC
Age: 22
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
Hendrick Pre-Owned changes mine 
But i used to just crawl under it
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07-02-2009, 04:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cleveland
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
Take it to get done That's what I do. A normal oil change cost me 19 dollars, synthetic cost me like 50 and thats a full oil change with topping off all the fluids and an over look.
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07-02-2009, 05:03 PM
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like a rock
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Chicago area
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
I fit under mine.
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07-02-2009, 07:05 PM
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FSC Road Warrior
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Back home in Southern Ohio
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
i pull mine up on ramps just to get the pan angled back to drain better
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07-02-2009, 07:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Wayland
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
I put mine on ramps and use all the extensions I can get, I never just crawl under it, as I'm very claustrophobic and do not like being under vehicles at all.
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07-02-2009, 07:44 PM
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Turn and Burn
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Union, Missouri
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
just crawl under there I did it on my 88' 2wd lowered truck wit hjsut sliding under it.
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07-03-2009, 02:43 PM
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RIP Jimmy 523 4 LIFE
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Damascus Maryland
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
I got it done, i just found a parking lot with those little concrete stop things at the end and pulled up on that. It worked really well, I tried to just lay under but it dont work for me, i cant stand everything in my face, the cats are hot as fvck and i feel cramped.
Oh and the synthetic oil change here is 89.99 plus BS shop fees so prob like $100...no fuvking way im paying someone $65 in labor for 15min of work
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Black 2004 Z71 Silverado ECSB,Superlift FIT 6in Lift,35in pc XATs, 18in XD SPYs,magnaflow cat back, AEM CAI, 93 blackbear tune, 5% tint all around, and alot more
Soon to come-Efans(waiting install),cowl hood,4.56s,
RIP Jimmy Hawkins, Im gonna miss you brother
10/16/1989-10/05/2009
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07-03-2009, 02:48 PM
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Urban Cowboi
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Down south...lake worth,FL
Age: 22
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
why are your cats hot when you are changing the oil? i usually change mine when the engine is off
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Originally Posted by foreman00081
funny story, should have told him that if you had voted for Obama theres no way you would have been able to pull him out cause you would have been driving a prius!
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07-03-2009, 02:57 PM
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RIP Jimmy 523 4 LIFE
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Re: Oil Change Dilemma.....what to do
cause i now have a gravel driveway so i drove to an area where i could change it with out laying on gravel
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Black 2004 Z71 Silverado ECSB,Superlift FIT 6in Lift,35in pc XATs, 18in XD SPYs,magnaflow cat back, AEM CAI, 93 blackbear tune, 5% tint all around, and alot more
Soon to come-Efans(waiting install),cowl hood,4.56s,
RIP Jimmy Hawkins, Im gonna miss you brother
10/16/1989-10/05/2009
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