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Start slowly, work carefully, don't rush, work safely. Do these things and you'll be fine. Buy a 3-ton floor jack, about $100, and 6-ton jack stands. You can get by with lighter equipment, but the bigger stands have broader bases and are really stable. The 3-ton floor jack is really nice to have. I have metal ramps, but I just added a set of Rhino ramps last weekend. ($20 on sale at Schucks.) The Rhino's are less steep and much easier to climb. I think they raise the car about six or seven inches which is enough for an oil change. Get some scrap 4 by 8 or 4 by 10 or 6 by 10 timbers about 18-24 inches long to use as back-up support, or to put directly under the tires when you get your jack. The Rhino ramps don't look very strong to me, but the company says each one will support 2000 pounds, I think. Always use back-up support and chock the wheels on the ground. Before crawling under the car, push on the car to make sure it's really solid. You want to be able to relax and feel safe under the car and concentrate on the job you're doing. (Not to mention that a Volvo falling on you will ruin your whole day.) Great cars. We love working on ours and my son and daughter and I have learned a bunch and have had good times.
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Thanks to everyone for the help, Doug C. 81 242 Brick Off Blocks, stock, M46; 86 240, 133k
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