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Use race ramps

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For oil changes.......I use the Race Ramps.
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Clean radiators too

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Maybe remove the front fender and clean the radiators too.
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Clean radiators too

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Maybe remove the front fender and clean the radiators too.
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Replace .......i

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For oil changes.......I use the Race Ramps.
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Replace breeze

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Ther are super light and make Oil Changes a breeze.
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Replace serp belt

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Transmition fluid change, spark plugs - tubes-o rings change, serp belt.
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Clean radiators too

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Maybe remove the front fender and clean the radiators too.
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Replace .......i

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For oil changes.......I use the Race Ramps.
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Replace breeze

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Ther are super light and make Oil Changes a breeze.
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Replace serp belt

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Transmition fluid change, spark plugs - tubes-o rings change, serp belt.
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Replace spark plugs - tubes-o rings

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Transmition fluid change, spark plugs - tubes-o rings change, serp belt.
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Replace tires one side at a time

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I jack one side of the car in front of the rear wheel and change tires one side at a time.
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Run back and forth

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Just do not have the time to run back and forth to a shop during the week.
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Use 2 post lift

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I have a set of the Rhino ramps and love them (when I don't need to use my 2 post lift...
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Use jack stands

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Always use the jack stands.
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Use on this car

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Suggestion · Original poster
Not looking to be a mechanic, will only use on this car.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I decided to do some regulator maintenance on our 986. Just do not have the time to run back and forth to a shop during the week. Any economical recommendations on a lift and jacks in the US? Not looking to be a mechanic, will only use on this car. Thanks

POST 2Original post

Here's a good basic set... Torin 3-Ton Low-Profile Garage Jack — 3-Ton Stands, Model# T83318 | Floor Jacks| Northern Tool + Equipment Just remember to NEVER get under a car that is just supported by the jack. Always use the jack stands.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thank you. I did hit up Northern tool yesterday and purchased a Aracn XL35 lift and two pairs of Torino big red 3 ton jacks. My 50k ambitious home owner plan over the next few weeks. Oil and filter change and add magnetic drain plug. Transmition fluid change, spark plugs - tubes-o rings change, serp belt. Maybe remove the front fender and clean the radiators too.

POST 4Original post

Might want to look i nto a pair of "Race Ramps". Ther are super light and make Oil Changes a breeze. Been lots of discussion on jacks on other forums......but I bought 2 Aluminum 1.5 ton racing jacks from Harbor Freight . They run as low as $59 on Sale. They are light in weight and dont take much room up. I ve had mine for 2 years now and they work great. I jack one side of the car in front of the rear wheel and change tires one side at a time. For oil changes.......I use the Race Ramps.

POST 5Original post

I have a set of the Rhino ramps and love them (when I don't need to use my 2 post lift... You can get them here.. Rhino Ramps 8000 (11909) - Jacks - Ace Hardware

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