How to get under the car?

[johnmw1]

Hi,

First post and a pretty stupid question to start with, but how do people get under their cars to get to the sump plug to change oil etc.

I had visions of me doing it first thing this morning, but hey I can barely get my head under let alone actually getting under it to the sump plug?

Cheers,
John

 

[mpower]

jack AND stands, hoist or ramps.

pick something.

#notsureifserious

 

[wortus]

I have a large trolley jack which is a little too high to get under the front of the car and my oil catch tray is also a bit high so what I have taken to doing is drive the front wheels up onto some pieces of 4x2 hardwood (2 side by side per wheel) then the jack and oil tray go under easily and there is room to get under and undo the sump plug (use a ring spanner not a socket).

 

[caaf]

I have long arms and a brave mind.. Get myself nice and wedged, stick on spanner, undo plug, get covered in hot oil, drop plug into hot oil..bugger!

 

[stockies]

Please don't service your own car if you no idea how to even get under it.....

Pay someone, before you hurt yourself

 

[gossie]

I have no problem getting under the VE.

Tub to catch the oil underneath, lay out with spanner in hand, reach onto sump plug and turn. Twist last turn on plug to catch it or it will drop into the hot oil.
Of course change filter as well. Plug back in then new oil in.

I weigh just on 80kgs........Guess I'm normal???????????

 

[mpower]

I just let the sump plug drop, replace at every service.

 

[monkey]

I just let the sump plug drop, replace at every service.

#notsureifserious

 

[commodore665]

I have no problem getting under the VE.

Tub to catch the oil underneath, lay out with spanner in hand, reach onto sump plug and turn. Twist last turn on plug to catch it or it will drop into the hot oil.
Of course change filter as well. Plug back in then new oil in.

I weigh just on 80kgs........Guess I'm normal???????????

same here , being a wiry bugger , has its benefits , and short legs and long arms , read into that what you will .

 

[mpower]

#notsureifserious

the seal deteriorates I don't wait for it to go, considering they are what 50c or something to buy I just order them with service kits.

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