Can I crawl under car no jacks to change transmission filter/fluid and fuel filter?

StoneColdStang · December 13th, 2011, 05:36 AM

I have a day planned this weekend to change my transmission fluid.

On my other cars I'm able to crawl up on my back under the car and change the filter and fluid without jacking up the car or using a .

So my question is with my 2001 mustang will I be able to crawl/lay up under the car in the same manner to change the filter and fluid?

And I also want to change my fuel filter as. Will i be able to by crawling under the car?

Serlin · December 13th, 2011, 07:11 AM

I highly doubt it, unless your like 85lbs, and built like a twig

swift~six · December 13th, 2011, 07:53 AM

been there... tried that...

there is absolutely NO room for moving your arms, and its difficult to get out if you need to at a moment's notice.

StoneColdStang · December 13th, 2011, 08:52 AM

Well I was able to change my oil by crawling on my back underneath it

Tang Stang · December 13th, 2011, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by StoneColdStang

So my question is with my 2001 mustang will I be able to crawl/lay up under the car in the same manner to change the filter and fluid?

And I also want to change my fuel filter as. Will i be able to by crawling under the car?

You realize that nobody here besides yourself can answer that question, right? We have no idea what your stature is, or how high/low your car sits. I know that my Mustang sits low enough that I wouldn't even think of attempting any work under the car without raising the car first, but I have no idea what your situation is.

xtreme 2 · December 13th, 2011, 09:29 AM

I can't even touch my oil bolt, let alone chance my filter.

For the transmission you have to drop the fluid pan.

go to O'Reillys and get the jack/stands combo for $50. Best deal you'll ever get.

If you were closer I would let you borrow mine just so you don't hurt yourself, LOL.

thomasdale2144 · December 13th, 2011, 10:05 AM

im 5' 6" and about 120lbs, and i can't so... I'm gonna say nooo

xtreme 2 · December 13th, 2011, 10:08 AM

I'm 6' 1" and 270, not even gonna think about it.

dgt_mustang · December 13th, 2011, 10:13 AM

I suppose it may be possible with Orangutan like arms.

iPAPKE · December 13th, 2011, 03:42 PM

Green_6er · December 13th, 2011, 09:54 PM

i'm 6' tall and 200 punds and i cant even get part of my chest under the car... so no.

December 13th, 2011, 05:36 AM	#1
StoneColdStang Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	Can I crawl under car no jacks to change transmission filter/fluid and fuel filter? I have a day planned this weekend to change my transmission fluid. On my other cars I'm able to crawl up on my back under the car and change the filter and fluid without jacking up the car or using a . So my question is with my 2001 mustang will I be able to crawl/lay up under the car in the same manner to change the filter and fluid? And I also want to change my fuel filter as. Will i be able to by crawling under the car?

December 13th, 2011, 07:11 AM	#2
Serlin June 2010 ROTM 2000 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,539 iTrader: 2 reviews	I highly doubt it, unless your like 85lbs, and built like a twig __________________ HPDE Instructor PCA, HOD, Track Guys, ERME www.RaceCarTowHooks.com My Track Videos http://www.youtube.com/user/Msirlin My Garage page: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-17090/

December 13th, 2011, 07:53 AM	#3
swift~six Custom User Title 2001 Mustang V6 and suddenly slow. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Picayune, MS Posts: 593 iTrader: 0 reviews	been there... tried that... there is absolutely NO room for moving your arms, and its difficult to get out if you need to at a moment's notice. __________________ Mods Thus Far: Lowered 1.5" on front, Flowmaster 40's w/catted H pipe dumped before axle, 6k HID's, Decklid blackout, Grille delete, Smoked headlights, Tri-ax w/Rock crusher handle.

December 13th, 2011, 09:29 AM	#6
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I can't even touch my oil bolt, let alone chance my filter. For the transmission you have to drop the fluid pan. go to O'Reillys and get the jack/stands combo for $50. Best deal you'll ever get. If you were closer I would let you borrow mine just so you don't hurt yourself, LOL. __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

December 13th, 2011, 10:05 AM	#7
thomasdale2144 Enthusiast 96 GT with 97 cobra swap 13.65@101.3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 reviews	im 5' 6" and about 120lbs, and i can't so... I'm gonna say nooo __________________ 1999 V6 CAI, Tune (Sold) 1996 GT Vert 97 Cobra Engine Swap, Mods in Garage 248.8 RWHP, 353.3RWTQ But having a 4V makes it a Cobra Want to join the FOBRA club? MM FOBRA CLUB FOUNDER

December 13th, 2011, 08:52 AM	#4
StoneColdStang Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I was able to change my oil by crawling on my back underneath it

December 13th, 2011, 10:08 AM	#8
xtreme 2 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 v6 premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,340 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm 6' 1" and 270, not even gonna think about it. __________________ Screw it, coming to play with the big boys... 5.4L Vortech COMING SOON!

December 13th, 2011, 03:42 PM	#10
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