LVXB

during both strut bar and wheel installation i gave my scion jack quite the workout. id say the part where the handle attachs to the jack is quite well polished!

In your opinion george am I okay using the scion jack for my oil change?

George

Haven't done an oil change myself yet, so I can't answer that question.

However. I will say this:

NEVER get under any car that is supported only by a jack (of any kind)! Even a light car like a scion will crush you _dead_ if the jack slips. Even with the tires on and a few inches of clearance left you might not be able to breathe, which would be a most horrible way to go.

Good jack stands or ramps are worth your life!

George

LVXB

fine ill go get some jckstands geez george!

Docsnuff

Sweet Moves, Thomas!!!


Nice write up George! I agree, it is nice to monitor the progress/wear and tear, of our cars.


Doc

dvturk

My xB 05 Maintenance Schedule manual states that the tires should be rotated every time you get your oil changed (every 5K miles). Doesnt that seem to be a bit of overkill? I can see every 7.5K-10K miles, but not every 5K miles.

George

It probably is, but rotating tires often hides any unusual tire wear by spreading it over two tires, reducing warranty claims.

To equalize tire wear, the tires should only be rotated when the faster-wearing tires (fronts on FWD cars) have one millimeter less tread than the rears. The manual gives a mileage recommendation only probably because Toyota didn't include a tread-measuring tool with the car.

George