DIY 3.2 oil change: Lifting the whole front end?
06-07-2006, 12:20 AM
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DIY 3.2 oil change: Lifting the whole front end?
On my old Volvo, it was easy: Slide floor jack under an engine subframe about 20" behind the front bumper. Lift, place stands, remove jack.
With the 3.2. there's no front center jacking point. It looks like I'll have to jack up one side, put a stand under it, then jack the other side up and place another stand.
At least, it looks like the rear ends of the suspension control arms might offer a stable purchase for the U-cradle tops on my jackstands.
Has anyone done this yet?
The other option is ramps, but they need a lot of storage space.
<img src="http://www.discountramps.com/car_lift_ramp.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/BigBottom.jpg">High-res image of 3.2 belly</a></li></ul>
With the 3.2. there's no front center jacking point. It looks like I'll have to jack up one side, put a stand under it, then jack the other side up and place another stand.
At least, it looks like the rear ends of the suspension control arms might offer a stable purchase for the U-cradle tops on my jackstands.
Has anyone done this yet?
The other option is ramps, but they need a lot of storage space.
<img src="http://www.discountramps.com/car_lift_ramp.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://webpages.charter.net/dwarner2/BigBottom.jpg">High-res image of 3.2 belly</a></li></ul>
06-07-2006, 07:24 AM
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I'm not sure how much the 3.2 will like those commonly available rhino ramps
<img src="http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d9/dmakca/FAQs/Oil%20Change%2020TFSI/Library-865.jpg">
The 3.2 lip extends further out than the 2.0t and may contact the edge of the ramp.
2x4s in front of the ramps would solve it though . . .
Dave
The 3.2 lip extends further out than the 2.0t and may contact the edge of the ramp.
2x4s in front of the ramps would solve it though . . .
Dave
06-07-2006, 09:07 AM
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After putting the Votex front lip on w/ stock Sport Susp. height, I couldn't get up on my ramps
I have to either do the 2x4 option, or use ramp extensions.
Worse if lowered, obviously.
Worse if lowered, obviously.
06-07-2006, 11:44 AM
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You guys are funny....
Just ause a good quality jack, jack up one side, it should give you enough clearance to slide under the car and change your oil. I never use stands or ramps or anything. I just lower it back down to let oil drain, then jack up again to change the filter and its all done....why so much hassle just for 20 minutes or so???
06-07-2006, 12:15 PM
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I would never get under a car supported only by a jack. Wouldn't driving up
a curb give you enough clearance. Works for my other cars. For the Audi, I think I'll let the dealer worry about it.
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06-07-2006, 01:52 PM
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bah, done it million times....I wouldn't lay there trying to drop the subframe or something, but...
quick oil change is no biggie at all, provided you have good quality jack.
Safety first folks.
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