Originally Posted By: SirTanon
It's always nice when it's easy. My Fusion has a drain plug on the tranny, which really helps. Just have to remove the plastic engine shield, and it's right there. Mine drains a gallon, almost exactly.
I agree on the Rhino ramps too.. however, I must ask - Are you also placing metal jack stands underneath the car's jack points/frame as well, when you do this? If not, you're just asking for a mishap. I like my Rhino ramps, but I'd NEVER trust them 100%, especially when I'm laying underneath.
Chocks on the rear wheels, too.
I'm with you. I don't get underneath a vehicle unless it has every possible support underneath it. I own a set of Rhino Ramps as well, I always use jack stands. Why even take that risk when it takes less than 2 mins to get them out and position them?
I have an Uncle who when he was a teenager, around the late 50's, was working on a car and it came down on him. He was positioned just right that his head slid up between the block and the frame but even still, when they finally got him out he wasn't breathing. They had to work on him for a few mins to get him back. He's so lucky to be alive. When you hear that story every year on our hunting trips it's hard to get under a car without taking every precaution.
It's always nice when it's easy. My Fusion has a drain plug on the tranny, which really helps. Just have to remove the plastic engine shield, and it's right there. Mine drains a gallon, almost exactly.
I agree on the Rhino ramps too.. however, I must ask - Are you also placing metal jack stands underneath the car's jack points/frame as well, when you do this? If not, you're just asking for a mishap. I like my Rhino ramps, but I'd NEVER trust them 100%, especially when I'm laying underneath.
Chocks on the rear wheels, too.
I'm with you. I don't get underneath a vehicle unless it has every possible support underneath it. I own a set of Rhino Ramps as well, I always use jack stands. Why even take that risk when it takes less than 2 mins to get them out and position them?
I have an Uncle who when he was a teenager, around the late 50's, was working on a car and it came down on him. He was positioned just right that his head slid up between the block and the frame but even still, when they finally got him out he wasn't breathing. They had to work on him for a few mins to get him back. He's so lucky to be alive. When you hear that story every year on our hunting trips it's hard to get under a car without taking every precaution.
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