Changing oil on a "dropped" CL?
02-10-2003, 07:45 AM
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Changing oil on a "dropped" CL?
Any of you change your own oil? I plan to install Comptech Springs and I was wondering the best way to get under the car?
Do you guys drive up ramps. If so, any risk of scraping that front spoiler seeing it's lower than stock?
Do you guys drive up ramps. If so, any risk of scraping that front spoiler seeing it's lower than stock?
02-10-2003, 07:50 AM
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I suction the oil out through the dipstick chute with an oil extractor purchased from Griots Garage. I know that others have found similar liquid extractor devices at boat/marine stores such as West Marine for a bit cheaper.
I don't have to remove or re-torque the drain bolt. I don't have to jack up the car. The device works and is quite easy to use.
The oil filter is very easy to access through the right wheel well when the steering is turned all the way to the right.
I don't have to remove or re-torque the drain bolt. I don't have to jack up the car. The device works and is quite easy to use.
The oil filter is very easy to access through the right wheel well when the steering is turned all the way to the right.
02-10-2003, 08:02 AM
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Originally posted by Slimey
I suction the oil out through the dipstick chute with an oil extractor purchased from Griots Garage. I know that others have found similar liquid extractor devices at boat/marine stores such as West Marine for a bit cheaper.
I don't have to remove or re-torque the drain bolt. I don't have to jack up the car. The device works and is quite easy to use.
The oil filter is very easy to access through the right wheel well when the steering is turned all the way to the right.
I suction the oil out through the dipstick chute with an oil extractor purchased from Griots Garage. I know that others have found similar liquid extractor devices at boat/marine stores such as West Marine for a bit cheaper.
I don't have to remove or re-torque the drain bolt. I don't have to jack up the car. The device works and is quite easy to use.
The oil filter is very easy to access through the right wheel well when the steering is turned all the way to the right.
02-10-2003, 08:15 AM
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Where is my super sauce?
Do a search. I reviewed the Griot product some time ago. I know that the same thread included links to other manufacturers of the boat oriented products which were $10-20 cheaper (I think it was Bluto that reviewed one of those).
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02-10-2003, 10:31 AM
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Originally posted by Slimey
Do a search. I reviewed the Griot product some time ago. I know that the same thread included links to other manufacturers of the boat oriented products which were $10-20 cheaper (I think it was Bluto that reviewed one of those).
Do a search. I reviewed the Griot product some time ago. I know that the same thread included links to other manufacturers of the boat oriented products which were $10-20 cheaper (I think it was Bluto that reviewed one of those).
With Comptech springs you may need to drive the front passenger side wheel onto a 2 X 6 to get the oil pan under the car/filter. Use a 1" block (or 3/4" plywood) before the 2 X 6 to make a ramp.
02-10-2003, 10:33 AM
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Originally posted by Slimey
Do a search. I reviewed the Griot product some time ago. I know that the same thread included links to other manufacturers of the boat oriented products which were $10-20 cheaper (I think it was Bluto that reviewed one of those).
Do a search. I reviewed the Griot product some time ago. I know that the same thread included links to other manufacturers of the boat oriented products which were $10-20 cheaper (I think it was Bluto that reviewed one of those).
Low profile ramps are in there... item 10142
shipping will probably kill ya, so I suggest you look locally as well.
02-10-2003, 02:17 PM
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Why is it so difficult to jack up the car?? Is it so low that you can't fit a jack underneath it? What will you do if get a flat and need to change the tire?
Just curious. This doesn't seem like a big deal, that's all.
Just curious. This doesn't seem like a big deal, that's all.
02-10-2003, 02:37 PM
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Where is my super sauce?
Not a big deal, but unnecessary for an oil change.
To be safest, I would use jackstands when working under the car. IMO, the included scissors jack isn't safe enough for undercar work.
To be safest, I would use jackstands when working under the car. IMO, the included scissors jack isn't safe enough for undercar work.
02-10-2003, 03:07 PM
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Well, I use a jack as noted above... however, I'd never use the Acura jack... that's just nuts. I use a 1-ton jack.... lift it a little bit... get under the car and change the oil. Doesn't take more then 15 min. or so... and 13 min. is spent letting the oil drain.....
02-10-2003, 03:33 PM
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Juniorbean, Where do you place your floor jack and jack stands under the car?
Juniorbean, Where do you place your floor jack and jack stands under the car?
I put the jack on the metal supports near the driver side front wheel. Couple of pumps to jack it up... change the oil and that's it!
02-10-2003, 06:11 PM
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Fuck all that..I pay someone to change mine.
02-10-2003, 07:12 PM
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Originally posted by 1killercls
Fuck all that..I pay someone to change mine.
Fuck all that..I pay someone to change mine.
02-10-2003, 09:56 PM
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Originally posted by joeandcarol2
With the high ground clearance for a stock CL can the oil be drained in a pan with jacking up the car? I assume the filter can be changed from the wheel well.
With the high ground clearance for a stock CL can the oil be drained in a pan with jacking up the car? I assume the filter can be changed from the wheel well.
02-10-2003, 10:27 PM
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Re: Changing oil on a "dropped" CL?
Originally posted by stejus
Any of you change your own oil? I plan to install Comptech Springs and I was wondering the best way to get under the car?
Do you guys drive up ramps. If so, any risk of scraping that front spoiler seeing it's lower than stock?
Any of you change your own oil? I plan to install Comptech Springs and I was wondering the best way to get under the car?
Do you guys drive up ramps. If so, any risk of scraping that front spoiler seeing it's lower than stock?
02-11-2003, 08:21 PM
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Originally posted by nate'sCLS
like so... but for the front
like so... but for the front
Are those sand bags under the 2x6's? Where is is safe to position the jack to lift both sides of the front and rear end?
It looks like you have the front end pushed into the wall. What do you have holding the front wheels in place, besides the brake.
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