If you can give me the dimensions of your sump where your plug is located, ( length and width of the sump and total length of the pan, I’ll calculate exactly how many ounces of oil is left behind if you used a ramp. I’m assuming you have a sump in the front part of your pan. Keep in mind that your pan probably has a small tilt from back to front into the sump. Do you have the 3.7 or the 5.3?
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Thanks, will do.
Hello Manicrodder. When you mentioned your plug is at the front, is it at the “ side front” or at the very front of the pan. Here is what I mean as “side front”.
Thank you. I do have a pair of Rhinos but don't use them on the H3 because I still end up on my back. The ramps would place the truck up more than 6". Plug is on the side front on driver side.Your wheel base of your Hummer H3 is 112 inches. I have a set of Pine-o’s that moves the vehicles up 6 inches at the front wheels. I find the 6 inch lift at the front of the vehicle makes it way easier to move around underneath. Six inches with a 120” wheel base imparts an angle of 2.8 degrees of slope at the oil pan. The oil level in the pan is above the top of the sump. Most the oil is in the sump itself. The only oil left behind because of the 2.8 degree slop is a minute amount that failed to fall into the sump because of the slope. That amount is so small it has no practical bearing on the dilution of your fresh oil. I recommend you get some ramps to make it much easier to move underneath the vehicle.
If anyone else wants to debate this issue I am more than willing.
I used 6” ramps on my Hummer H3, the Canyon, and Colorado …Your wheel base of your Hummer H3 is 112 inches. I have a set of Pine-o’s that moves the vehicles up 6 inches at the front wheels. I find the 6 inch lift at the front of the vehicle makes it way easier to move around underneath. Six inches with a 120” wheel base imparts an angle of 2.8 degrees of slope at the oil pan. The oil level in the pan is above the top of the sump. Most the oil is in the sump itself. The only oil left behind because of the 2.8 degree slop is a minute amount that failed to fall into the sump because of the slope. That amount is so small it has no practical bearing on the dilution of your fresh oil. I recommend you get some ramps to make it much easier to move underneath the vehicle.
If anyone else wants to debate this issue I am more than willing.
That’s best with the plug in the side of the front located sump. You won’t be leaving behind any significant amount of oil in the sump when using ramps.
That does help but I lie on my back to remove/replace the skid plates.One thing I find works in combination with ramps is to try stay on my side rather than flat on my back. I find it’s easier to move around and get out from underneath. Plus 1 on the oil extracter as well.
Good point. I vote for 2 OCI’s on a Fram Ultra.
Well, if you did find one would the oil selection take a similar length of time in decision? You can't have every car but you could run every oil in your car.
But that ain't the real me. When I'm serious I just do it... No BS.
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So.......are you saying that you have not been serious about purchasing a car after the multitude of pages in the pick me a car thread?
Yes I am but I already know what it will be. I won't waste a salespersons time in real life. Never would. When I talk to one im ready to buy unless they are shady. Im waiting for one vehicle that is new to the market and if I like it i will buy it. If not #2 will be purchased without drama.
Now that it's perfectly clear.....,
Try changing oil on a Tesla Model 3...
