JC Whitney

Not yet... I use ramps.

 

JCWhitney online carries them. Search for trolley jack block.

 

The jack stands they show don't have tops like mine. I'm suspecting they won't work on mine.

Anybody that has a set want to take a picture of the underside for me?

 

cool thanks... i've been sticking thick thick thick folded cardboard to cushion my jackstands and the jackpoints.... should've searched for these a long time ago... fortunately, the cardboard works and my jackpoints arent bent...

 

Hey Darth, your head is huge and shiny!

 

Anybody just leave the under engine bay cover off?

 

May disrupt aerodynamics if left off...

Nissan forgot to attach 3 of the 6 screws that hold it on my last oil change... I reamed them for that - just plain laziness there.

 

On a side note, anyone know if adding this will allow the plastic cover to fit still??

Oil pan spacer: http://www.performancenissanparts.co...roducts_id=741


Just curious... thanks!

 

dunno about the oil pan spacer.

After I took the cover off and changed the oil for my first time I realized it would be best to put the cover back on. As you say, aerodynamics plus I'm sure it provides some degree of protection.


Btw, used Mobile 1 Synthetic 5W-30.

 

I've tried many different kinds of filter wrenches, but the best one for everyday use is the one that looks like a huge socket. However, if the filter is stuck, this one works best:



It's Sears item #00946955000 Mfr. model #46955

It crushes the snot out of the end of the filter, but it has removed every stuck filter I've tried it on. Plus, it's only $7.

I could never get the strap kind to not slip, especially if there's stuff in the way like the exhaust manifold.

Asterix