Jack,
I just try and get the jack and jack stands on the frame as close to
the suspension attachment points as practical for the task at hand.
I bought my first TR6 in 1973 and drove them exclusively until 1983.
I've always changed my own oil and it never occurred to me in all those
years to attempt a canister oil filter change from any position other
than leaning over the fender, hands and arms wrapped around the steering
column, fuel pump, filter and oil pressure sending unit. Changed to spin
on oil filters in 1989 and never looked back, but maybe if I had tried a
filter change from beneath the car I wouldn't have such awful memories
of the messy process.
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U
"Radley, Jack" wrote:
>
> I have a small hydraulic jack that I have been using to lift my car for
> tire/wheel changes. After changing my oil for the first time last night, it
> seems like jack stands would be a good idea to ease the effort required to
> replace the filter canister, etc.
>
> What are the proper locations for jack stands on a TR6 (4 corners)?
>
> I am currently jacking up the entire side of the car by placing the jack on
> the frame at the middle of the door when I change tires. I don't know if I
> can get it up on jack stands by doing one side at a time. I seems like
> jacking up the front and then the rear (if I had to) might be a better
> solution.
>
> What are the proper locations in the front and rear for a hydraulic jack?
>
> As an alternative to jack stands, does anyone use the auto ramps with their
> TR6?
>
> Jack Radley
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