How do you get under your Durango for servicing?

Skippy426 · Jul 28, 2015

Griffin R/T said:
I'm coming up on 10k and considering my options. I took it to my dealer for the first oil change which was free. I know there might be some slight variants, but what should I expect to pay for full synthetic oil change?

Whatever you do, don't take it too jiffy lube. $120 for 7 qts of pennzoil platinum and a filter... But hey the tire rotation was only $15. NTB was like $70, $20 extra for a tire rotation and brake inspection.

TheBeak · Jul 28, 2015

I use Mobile one, and a Mobile one filter, DIY. Under 40 bucks if you catch it on sale.

We have 2 pairs of those Rino rams pictured above, and you can get the D up on a pair easy as pie. I use 4low because I have it, but my guess it is just as easy with 2wd. Folks have stated that they are weak and can crush under load (see all the amazon reviews) but I have had a 5500lb Raptor up on four of them and it was rock solid - just don't use them on a gravel driveway... I don't worry at all with the D up on a pair of them.

Griffin R/T · Jul 28, 2015

Skippy426 said:
Whatever you do, don't take it too jiffy lube. $120 for 7 qts of pennzoil platinum and a filter... But hey the tire rotation was only $15. NTB was like $70, $20 extra for a tire rotation and brake inspection.

No.. I'd never take any car to Jiffy Lube. I wonder how they are still in business? I have a local garage a few blocks from my house that quoted me $80 for full synthetic using Castrol Edge. Any opinions on Oil brand?

tomk · Jul 28, 2015

I dunno, I've been using Mobil1 forever.

Most likely, with my oil change schedules, I could use the cheapest oil on the planet and never have a problem.

But Mobil1 has never let me down..

bobcat · Jul 28, 2015

i have a good dealer i let them service it.

kpeterha · Jul 29, 2015

I buy a case of Mobil 1 5w/20 when they have it on sale, usually $10 off a case puts you at $26 for six quarts at Costco. Even Walmart charges at least $23 for a five quart jug on sale. Then I purchase my Mopar oil filters on Amazon three at a time. For me, that is three years worth of oil filters. The touchless car wash I've been going to for years added oil change, etc., and last year I decided to try them out. They did great, so this year I went again. I bring my oil, filter and any other fluid they might need to top off. For $28.50 they do the work, admire my ride, and I get a free car wash ($15 value). I use to do the work on my '67 Mustang, then my '99 300M. But a back injury has put me out of commission and I have to pay someone else to do it. Sigh.

Mr D · Jul 29, 2015

I take it to my buddy's place.

Citadel Brian · Jul 29, 2015

^^^^ lucky dog!!

FSTDANGO3 · Jul 29, 2015

Agreed^^^

Mr D · Jul 29, 2015

I helped him roof it. In return, I get to use his lift. Seems only fair.

ufokillerz · Jul 29, 2015

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i use the HD version of these

steverwrx · Jul 29, 2015

I have done 3 oil & Filter changes on my r/t just parked on garage floor. No ramps required.

Durangutan · Jul 29, 2015

MWeed said:
I just jack it up with my floor jack and put it on stands front and rear, then lay down on my creeper and do the job. Really quite simple.

Same here, although I'm considering those ramps that everyone here likes. I use Hein Warner jack stands and feel very confident with them. My ramps are circa 1979 and are not confidence-inspiring anymore.

Doctorsti · Jul 29, 2015

I have read on here another member uses the Corvette jacking pucks that fit in the oval hole on the front lower control arm and flipped over work on the back in a round hole.

http://www.amazon.com/Corvette-Jack.../dp/B00F947F78/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1438189930&sr=8-4&keywords=corvette+pucks

I like the idea here as I was never a big fan of ramps. Probably my fear on ramps is due to using a set of pretty steep ones on a civic one time without much of a "rib" to prevent overshooting it...and I overshot it, whoops.

Durangutan · Jul 29, 2015

Doctorsti said:
I like the idea here as I was never a big fan of ramps. Probably my fear on ramps is due to using a set of pretty steep ones on a civic one time without much of a "rib" to prevent overshooting it...and I overshot it, whoops.

Fortunately never had that happen, but I have had one side scoot out while I was driving the car up them. Ugh. Odd sensation suddenly having the car list badly to one side.

QuantizedKi · Jul 29, 2015

I just grab under the bumper and lift it. Cause I'm a real man.

Actually I just drive it to the dealer, I have no real world skills whatsoever.

fredansandy · Jul 29, 2015

I just slide under the front end to change the oil and filter. I haven't found the need to lift the vehicle.

Bryali · Jul 29, 2015

I jack up each side and put a stand under the frame. I've got ramps but I don't use them as often as jack stands.

AmStatic · Jul 29, 2015

I'm thankful there's a DO IT YOURSELF garage locally where you can rent a bay with lift and tools..

tomk · Jul 29, 2015

AmStatic said:
I'm thankful there's a DO IT YOURSELF garage locally where you can rent a bay with lift and tools..

I need one of those badly.

How do you get under your Durango for servicing?

Skippy426

TheBeak

Griffin R/T

tomk

bobcat

kpeterha

Mr D

Citadel Brian

FSTDANGO3

Mr D

ufokillerz

steverwrx

Durangutan

Doctorsti

Durangutan

QuantizedKi

fredansandy

Bryali

AmStatic

tomk

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