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Ramp suggestions for oil change

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ncguy712003, Aug 12, 2017.

  1. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:12 PM
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    URBIKESUCKS

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    Yes magic, works all the time. I reach into my wallet and shit gets delivered to my castle
     
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  2. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:15 PM
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    I've change the oil without lifting it 3 times already. I have the Sport with the plastic liner under the front "bumper". Easy in and out. Haven't had an issue.

    Digging a ditch sounds like a good idea.
     
  3. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:20 PM
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    Once yer on the ramps.... turn off the 4x4 ... your front axle will rotate easily...!!
     
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  4. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:21 PM
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    Use a bunch of 4x4 wood for cribbing , that alone will support over 6k lbs per wheel
     
  5. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    I do that with my car, a couple 2x4s or bricks works fine.
     
  6. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    I would not use ramps in the yard or on gravel. This does not seem safe. Can you not just scuttle under the truck and get it done?
     
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  7. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:25 PM
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    Scuttle my nuttle...
     
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  8. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:26 PM
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    I will pass
     
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    Sorry that was my neighbor like me hes retired but a day drinker.
     
  10. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:27 PM
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    Haha. Cheers
     
  11. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:28 PM
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    Hey are you one of those yankees from chicago
     
  12. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:29 PM
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    Yeah im a mid morning drinker myself, nap time at noon.
     
  13. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:31 PM
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    In LA, I see dudes working on their trucks parallel parked on curbs like this all the time to do oil changes. I guess it's free.... although, super ghetto!


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  14. Aug 14, 2017 at 2:35 PM
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    Benzdriver81 Making it fool-proof will just make a better fool

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    Must be nice. Every time I put money in my wallet.....POOF.....gone before I can even open it again.
     
  15. Aug 14, 2017 at 4:01 PM
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    That's exactly how I changed the oil on our miata. Changed it that way on the old miata until 2012. Ah, the good old days.


    Now, I just use a vac thing on our vehicles. Takes most of the oil out. Tried it on the tacoma on the last oil change. A little over 0.75 ounces of oil came out of the drain after the vacuum when I measured it so I figure that's chump change compared to how much new oil is going in. I Plan on doing it that way from now on, on the tacoma as well. Then, I just get under to take the filter off. others are top filters so I don't even have to get under. Oil's still hot coming out of the vacuum, so I assume most of the crud is still suspended in the oil.

    The pump was $50 and I hesitated buying it. But damn, it's been an easy way to change oil for the last 5 years.
     
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    Oil vac? o_O
     
  18. Aug 14, 2017 at 4:07 PM
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    I have these 16k lb rating , and very easy to carry IMG_6273.PNG.jpg
     
  19. Aug 14, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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  20. Aug 14, 2017 at 4:18 PM
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    Yes! I have seen this technique catching on more recently. Always in the sketchy neighborhoods. The first time I saw it I thought the people had blown a tire and pulled over to offer help. "Nah, were good homie just an oil change."

    I just squeeze under the truck for lube changes. I do have a floor jack and stands in the garage if needed.
     
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