servicing VX - how to get up on jack stands
hello all,
am soon going to do a 40,000km service on my VX; what is the most effective method for getting it up on jack stands? Should I use a trolley jack or the scissor jack? Is it possible to jack up under the subframes? I am looking at doing the front stuff first then the back stuff, i think to have jack stands under all 4 jacking points at once is a little dangerous.
any thoughts?
front, under the k frame and rear by the diff, with trolly,
jst make sure its ur k frame not ur sump
Donati..Whoa Green
Thats what I was thinking.Originally Posted by vt madness
Wheel choks beind the back wheel (prevents car being pushed back off the stands), trolley jack under K-frame, two chassis stands under the sides, and leave trolley jack under but make sure the stands are taking the weight.
Opposite for back but under the diff for the trolley jack.
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Mucca Mad Boys
Thats what i was also thinking. its "rare" to find one under like 100,000
Donati..Whoa Green
What I want to know is how old is the oil in the engine? Regardless of kilometers I would change it frequently, say every 6-9 months.
-Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.
James Bovard, Civil Libertarian (1994)
-Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.
P.J. O'Rourke, Civil Libertarian
-Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short Phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Ronald Reagan (1986)
yesiree, currently around 39600. Still wears its original bridgestone RE92s made during the 17th week of 2001once the paintwork or the rear bumper is rectified (see thread in panelbeating sub-forum) the only evidence of wear are some scratches in the boot. Otherwise, is basically brand new
Was going to do basic 40,000 service of oil, air, and fuel filters and the oil itself, plus spark plugs. In addition there has been no record of the coolant and brake fluid ever being changed, so I'll do those too. Finally, according to the service schedule the car has been under 'extreme conditions' doing such a low mileage, which means the auto tranny will be serviced too. Plus all the checks.
My main concern was the owners handbook stipulated that trolley jacks be put under the areas where i was going to put the stands. I had this issue on a peugeot 306, and was problematic, for there was no good subframes to put a jack under. But now the soultion is found. Thank you all
Donati..Whoa Green
Don't forget the diff oil, it will need changing too. And the power steering fluid. I would do every drop of fluid in the car, they all deteriorate over time.
-Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.
James Bovard, Civil Libertarian (1994)
-Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.
P.J. O'Rourke, Civil Libertarian
-Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short Phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Ronald Reagan (1986)
Torana Addict
That's some old tyres regardless of tread wear...
Yes they certainly are old; had a tyre guy look at them, he says they are good to go, however he did suggest replacing in the not too distant future. The grip is not that great, is quite easy to activate the abs braking....last oil change was september last year.
Mucca Mad Boys
Wow, ill make the assumption that you will need new tires lol. 10 years is a very long time for a tire
SILVERFOX
Yep, the rubber deteriorates over time- ten years= get rid of them, regardless of how they look!!!!
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