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bjhines · 10-13-2012, 10:12 AM

I guess I can see the easy side, but then I don't worry about my manicure after an oil change anyway.

michaelahess · 10-13-2012, 02:15 PM

Hey, I'm a male hand model, it's important to me!

joergasm · 11-15-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

[CENTER][CENTER]Albino Rhinos first Oil Change

I was wondering, do you need to change the oil plug ever so often, or is it all a matter of part preference and you can leave the stock oil plug drain for...ever really.

RallySport Direct · 11-15-2012, 10:45 AM

The stock drain plug can be used for the whole life of the car, but it is recommended to change the drain plug gasket to prevent leaking. People go with magnetic drain plugs because they catch the small metal pieces that the oil filter does not.

-Zach

_F-R-S_ · 11-19-2012, 08:32 PM

Oild type for winter and har le driving?

RallySport Direct · 11-20-2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _F-R-S_

Oild type for winter and har le driving?

Are you talking about the weight of the oil to use during winter? I would say a high quality 0w20 or 5W30.

Thanks,
Rick

Sac-BRZ · 12-23-2012, 09:59 AM

Odd question.. What ramps are you guys using? I got an old metal set and the nose was scraping and still had a good 8in before the wheels got on it. Ended up jacking the front of the car up on jack stands to change to oil.

pheoxs · 12-23-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

Are you talking about the weight of the oil to use during winter? I would say a high quality 0w20 or 5W30.

Thanks,
Rick

Why would you recommend a 5W30? Wouldn't that be too thick during a cold start?

RallySport Direct · 12-26-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sac-BRZ

Odd question.. What ramps are you guys using? I got an old metal set and the nose was scraping and still had a good 8in before the wheels got on it. Ended up jacking the front of the car up on jack stands to change to oil.

These are the Takata LDS Ramps (Low Down Service Ramps). I don't think they make them anymore, but I do know there are a few companies out there who make a similar product for very low cars.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Rick

RallySport Direct · 12-26-2012, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pheoxs

Why would you recommend a 5W30? Wouldn't that be too thick during a cold start?

5w30 would be fine for most people during winter, however if you live in a very cold climate, then sticking with a thinner oil would be ideal. Also having a block/oil heater would also be the best bet to insure proper lubrication during start ups.

Thanks,
Rick

root · 12-27-2012, 02:17 AM

Did my first one a few weeks ago, couple comments. Coming from 4AGE, I wasn't expecting the oil to come gushing out like water! 0-w20 is pretty thin in comparison! Almost 6 qts, I also wasn't prepared for that and it filled the pan I was using and then some! You can prefill filter with oil, it has antidrainback so you can invert it and oil won't come spilling out, unless you fill it tp the brim. That filter location is awesome! Cleanest change I've done on any of my vehicles!

Sac-BRZ · 12-27-2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

These are the Takata LDS Ramps (Low Down Service Ramps). I don't think they make them anymore, but I do know there are a few companies out there who make a similar product for very low cars.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,
Rick

Thanks. I see they are still for sale on their website.

tintumz22 · 01-12-2013, 02:15 AM

Quick question.. after oil change checking the dip stick. I think I have put more oil on it cuz in the dip stick the line of oil is like 1-2cm above the full line? is that bad?

root · 01-12-2013, 02:26 AM

1-2 cm? That seems kinda a lot. I would drain some of it out. Yes, overfilling can be bad. If the oil looks foamy with air bubbles that is definitely bad and way overfilled. If its overfilled to that point you can damage the engine. What happens is the crank is smacking into the oil and whipping up into foam and you'll loose oil pressure because oil pump doesn't like to pump air. Losing oil pressure means early demise! If you don't see bubbles then just drive easy until you get a chance to drain some out, you'll prob be ok, but if you see bubbles, do it now!

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Sac-BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited AT Location: South Louisiana Posts: 136 Thanks: 13 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Odd question.. What ramps are you guys using? I got an old metal set and the nose was scraping and still had a good 8in before the wheels got on it. Ended up jacking the front of the car up on jack stands to change to oil.

12-27-2012, 02:17 AM	#53
root Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Hawaii Posts: 268 Thanks: 4 Thanked 80 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did my first one a few weeks ago, couple comments. Coming from 4AGE, I wasn't expecting the oil to come gushing out like water! 0-w20 is pretty thin in comparison! Almost 6 qts, I also wasn't prepared for that and it filled the pan I was using and then some! You can prefill filter with oil, it has antidrainback so you can invert it and oil won't come spilling out, unless you fill it tp the brim. That filter location is awesome! Cleanest change I've done on any of my vehicles!

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01-12-2013, 02:26 AM	#56
root Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S Location: Hawaii Posts: 268 Thanks: 4 Thanked 80 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1-2 cm? That seems kinda a lot. I would drain some of it out. Yes, overfilling can be bad. If the oil looks foamy with air bubbles that is definitely bad and way overfilled. If its overfilled to that point you can damage the engine. What happens is the crank is smacking into the oil and whipping up into foam and you'll loose oil pressure because oil pump doesn't like to pump air. Losing oil pressure means early demise! If you don't see bubbles then just drive easy until you get a chance to drain some out, you'll prob be ok, but if you see bubbles, do it now!

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