checking my cars level

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Mosser
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checking my cars level

Post by Mosser »

Is there anywhere on the car that is level that i can put a spirit level on before i do a gearbox oil change to make sure i have the car 100% level before i refill the gearbox?
I ask because my driveway and local roads are quite hilly and we dont have any truly flat roads anywhere around but i am quite happy to jack the car up and put the front on axle stands of the correct height to make sure it is level for the refill
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Post by Rivendell »

Just as a rough guess I would say the floor area. Not much to work with , but floors generally appear to be paralell with the groud. If it's a left to right horizontal you're after, then open both fron windows and place a length of wood through the car, resting on the main door tops. I'm sure you get the picture. Hope this is of some small inspiration to ya [:)]
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Post by bxbodger »

You could use a piece of hosepipe or, preferably, clear tubing, i.e. windscreen washer pipe, between the hub centres- put water in the pipe, and raise car until the water is level at each hub- hey, presto!car is dead level!!!This is the age old method of levelling large/awkward objects, and in the building trade is known as a "water level", great for levelling footings, etc, and a lot cheaper than a laser.
Failing this, just use the local multi-story or supermarket car park!
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Post by Mosser »

Both excellent ideas!, cheers, I will get onto the gearbox oil now as i am working from home today
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