no dipstick, broken other one

[Lancee]

Originally Posted by capt jack

Ta. I do indeed own a pair of ramps - had them for over 40 years. Big, heavy duty welded steel frames that would support rather more than even a V70!

However, there's not enough clearance under the nose of the V70 to get the ramps in. It probably would be ok driving up the ramps as the nose would probably lift just enough to give clearance. However, I can easily foresee that reversing back down off the ramps and the front valance / bumper would definitely foul on the ramps .

I guess I need some lower profile ramps, but for the odd time I'd expect to use them it doesn't seem worth it.

Jack

Butt the ends of a couple of lengths of timber up to the front tyres, I find 30mm "height" is enough for mine, width and length is up to what you might have to hand (wider and longer is better, = more surface area for grip). Then butt the lower edge of the ramp/s up to the timber.

Carefully drive onto the timber, this should lift the front valance (nose) enough to clear the ramp/s, then onwards and upwards on to the ramp/s. A lift of 30mm is enough for my two D5 V70s, my D5 C70 is a different story, too low, so no go!

Easy on the throttle and again gently when reversing off to avoid fouling the front valance.

Rubber car mats between the floor and the "join" between the wood and ramp/s can help depending on the floor surface. On gravel may be dicey ?

I have a painted concrete floor in my garage and the above works for me, I have a couple of old rubber doormats which I use to reduce the chance of slipping.

Food for thought ?

(No liability accepted for the above !!!!!)