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- Denver, CO
Those plastic ramps, most likely stay put, much better than these:
Yikes! Yes, I'd say so LOL!
What have you done to your CX-5 today?
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Yikes! Yes, I'd say so LOL!
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- Denver, CO
Good to know. Planning to just get some stuff at the auto store when I drop off the oil.
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I only use metal ramps. Yeah, they can slip on smooth concrete, but a little bit of rubber will keep them in place. I've seen too many collapsed plastic ones being reviewed that I just wouldn't feel comfortable using them.
I have always contemplated building some out of 2"x8"s, but haven't needed to. They'd definitely be pretty rugged, but far heavier than the steel ones.
ymmv
I have always contemplated building some out of 2"x8"s, but haven't needed to. They'd definitely be pretty rugged, but far heavier than the steel ones.
ymmv
Unless you are a larger person, 2x8’s either one or two high will do the job. Cut one end at a 45 degree angle to make it easier to drive up on. That is what I have except it’s made from 2x10 scrap. It provides just enough room to get under and get the job done.
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Just don't expect the brakes to be as easy as the oil was!
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- Denver, CO
Agreed! I am less inclined atm.
I don't completely trust my plastic ramps either. I either use my floor jack or jack stands as backups.
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Since Mazda North American Operations have discontinued importing Japanese oil filters, you can only find it in old inventory from some Mazda dealers such as the one been used in your previous oil change. I bought out all leftover Japanese oil filters from Med Center Mazda about a year ago.
I've seen people are still selling it on eBay.I have similar RhinoGear ramps which can handle 12,000 lb. GVW and is much more sturdier than some of those cheap metal ramps which usually can handle only 6,000 lb. I've seen the metal ramps look like the one posted by tibimakai collapsed in front of me when a friend drove up his big old 74' Pontiac Catalina V8 for the oil change!I got these: Ramps
They did not slip at all. Very sturdy. I then got some wheel chocks for the rear wheels.
Those plastic ramps, most likely stay put, much better than these:
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Ah well guess I'm out of luck locally. The dealer that did my last oil change is where I bought the filter.Since Mazda North American Operations have discontinued importing Japanese oil filters, you can only find it in old inventory from some Mazda dealers such as the one been used in your previous oil change. I bought out all leftover Japanese oil filters from Med Center Mazda about a year ago.
I have similar RhinoGear ramps which can handle 12,000 lb. GVW and is much more sturdier than some of those cheap metal ramps which usually can handle only 6,000 lb. I've seen the metal ramps look like the one posted by tibimakai collapsed in front of me when a friend drove up his big old 74' Pontiac Catalina V8 for the oil change!
And yes, mine are the 12,000 lb. ramps too.
I would have no problems using the Thailand made filters. Denso has a factory there.
Washed it the other day and noticed that I did indeed put a small crease in the nose of it when I slipped on the ice in front of my house and it broke my fall. Couldn't see the dent through the layers of ice and salt on the hood at the time. This makes me sad....
Washed it the other day and noticed that I did indeed put a small crease in the nose of it when I slipped on the ice in front of my house and it broke my fall. Couldn't see the dent through the layers of ice and salt on the hood at the time. This makes me sad....
It's just a car, you'll get over it
When our CX-5 was just weeks old, my wife was trying to park in the garage and overdid it. The hood of the car hit the brakes on my bike and it caused significant scratch on the hood. I was pissed but my wife was apologetic and I just let it go. We covered it up with touch up paint but it is still there. It doesn't bother me now though.
It's just a car, you'll get over it
When our CX-5 was just weeks old, my wife was trying to park in the garage and overdid it. The hood of the car hit the brakes on my bike and it caused significant scratch on the hood. I was pissed but my wife was apologetic and I just let it go. We covered it up with touch up paint but it is still there. It doesn't bother me now though.
Yeah, I mean ultimately this car is going to be a workhorse/daily for me anyway, so I expect some scratches and dings here and there. I've accepted this fate. Hahaha.
Just always sucks getting the first one, no matter how much you know it's gonna happen eventually. xD
SEOR MAZDA
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Like the Cat Stevens’s song:
“The first scratch is the deepest”
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“The first scratch is the deepest”
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- Plano, Texas, USA
As long as the paint didnt get scratched and the area can be reached from the back side.
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- Denver, CO
Very true!
Hey yrwei, found the date codes finally to my Blizzak WS80's you were wondering about I think.
3017. 30th week, 2017 right? Same for all 4.
