lifting a V70 level

Bashy · Feb 14th, 2020, 11:46

Hi folks, would it be safe to lift a v70 by putting it up on ramps and then jacking and putting it on axle stands at the back, the idea is to have it level for the next flush and level check?

Georgeandkira · Feb 14th, 2020, 14:11

Heavens yes.

You'll be on relatively level ground to start with, no?

JoeNinety · Feb 14th, 2020, 14:17

Get your (suitable) axle stands under the four lifting post points (behind front wheels, in front of rear wheels) Use wooden blocks to get level.

oragex · Feb 14th, 2020, 16:28

For transmission level check, the car must be on level surface. The simpler way is to measure what comes out and refill the same (always through the dipstick hole) . Here's the lifting and jack stand points I use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gtY-IZQgfw

Bashy · Feb 15th, 2020, 02:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeNinety

Get your (suitable) axle stands under the four lifting post points (behind front wheels, in front of rear wheels) Use wooden blocks to get level.

I only have 1 pair of axle stands and one pair of ramps....

Bashy · Feb 15th, 2020, 02:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex

For transmission level check, the car must be on level surface. The simpler way is to measure what comes out and refill the same (always through the dipstick hole) . Here's the lifting and jack stand points I use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gtY-IZQgfw

Hi, thats assuming its never been changed before and that the level was correct in the prior to me starting, this is why i want it up in the air a little and level so that i can do a proper Vida level on it, i am trying to rule out anything that could make it clunky, it will be a software check after that, no dipstick on mine

PS. whats the rough going rate for an indy charge to do a software check/update, i spose you get stitched even if it does not need one?

Bashy · Feb 15th, 2020, 16:18

1 more quicky, is a pair of 2 ton stands ok or should i go higher?

oragex · Feb 15th, 2020, 17:28

2T is more than enough to get under the car - don't even need to extend them much, perhaps only 3-4 'clicks'. I recommend inspecting the welds on them if it's not a known brands - many inexpensive ones have poor welds.

Bashy · Feb 16th, 2020, 02:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex

2T is more than enough to get under the car - don't even need to extend them much, perhaps only 3-4 'clicks'. I recommend inspecting the welds on them if it's not a known brands - many inexpensive ones have poor welds.

Thanks, I will be on the ramps for the fronts and stands at the back, so may need some reasonable stand height?
As for the quality side, not sure, the stands are a mates, he lent me them ages ago, for a previous car i might add, they were brand new then

he keeps telling me to keep hold of them so, what can i do?? lol Will just buy him some more

Longhouse21 · Feb 16th, 2020, 12:39

I think I'd go ramps at the back and stands at the front so I'd have a working hand brake to prevent any possibility of the car rolling.

Feb 14th, 2020, 11:46	#1
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	lifting a V70 level Hi folks, would it be safe to lift a v70 by putting it up on ramps and then jacking and putting it on axle stands at the back, the idea is to have it level for the next flush and level check? __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Feb 14th, 2020, 14:17	#3
JoeNinety Senior Member Last Online: Today 14:05 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Winchester	Get your (suitable) axle stands under the four lifting post points (behind front wheels, in front of rear wheels) Use wooden blocks to get level. __________________ V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Est SE Automatic (5 speed) MG Midget Mk1 1962 Previous: RR TDV8 3.6 '08; RR TD6 3.0 '02; RR P38A V8 '99; Audi A4 Cab 3.0 V6 2004; Volvo 740 GLE Est 1989 Have VIDA & VXDIAG NANO on W10Pro - happy to help

Feb 14th, 2020, 16:28	#4
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	For transmission level check, the car must be on level surface. The simpler way is to measure what comes out and refill the same (always through the dipstick hole) . Here's the lifting and jack stand points I use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gtY-IZQgfw __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Feb 15th, 2020, 16:18	#7
Bashy Aged Member Last Online: Feb 20th, 2024 09:47 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Weeting	1 more quicky, is a pair of 2 ton stands ok or should i go higher? __________________ Regards, Bashy MY07 (56 plate) V70 Geartronic 2.4 D5 185bhp 173k, 17", full leather, an auto-dimming mirror and auto wipers are the best it can do - I have added (poorly) limo black, rear camera and parking sensors

Feb 15th, 2020, 17:28	#8
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	2T is more than enough to get under the car - don't even need to extend them much, perhaps only 3-4 'clicks'. I recommend inspecting the welds on them if it's not a known brands - many inexpensive ones have poor welds. __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Feb 14th, 2020, 14:11	#2
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 12:26 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	Heavens yes. You'll be on relatively level ground to start with, no?

Feb 16th, 2020, 12:39	#10
Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 07:18 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	I think I'd go ramps at the back and stands at the front so I'd have a working hand brake to prevent any possibility of the car rolling. __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald.

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