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The Chevrolet SS has some one time use fasteners on the suspension that need to be replace during an alignment.  There is little information about this and much of it is conflicting.  Here are some of the more accurate threads I've found on the topic.

Alignment and one use fasteners
One time use bolts/nuts for alignment
One time use bolts/nuts for alignment
Alignment tips

Here is the info I need for changing the oil on the SS

15mm Socket/Wrench
Filter Tool
Rags
Catch Can
Funnel
Torque Wrench - 18ft/lbs for the Drain Plug.

Here is a link with additional information if desired.

Oil Change

Here is some information on lifting/supporting the SS

SS Jack Stands and some Random Jacking Points
Putting the SS on 4 Jack Stands
Place for jack stands?
Lift point information

I'd really like to be able to check the pool temperature from the house somehow.  Here is some information on setting this up.

ESP8266 Pool Temperature Monitor MQTT

As a first time pool owner, I learned that I need to fill my pool very often - during the hot summer months, sometimes daily.  Failure to do so will result in a situation where the water level is below the skimmer and the pump will pull air instead of water, overheat and possibly suffer permanent damage.  After the pool overflowed once due to the fill valve being left open too long, I created an arduino program that lets me trigger a sprinkler valve to open for a specific amount of time, then I set up a schedule to open that valve daily.  While this is a huge improvement and generally works very well, it is still a blind fill with no way to detect the water level.  At some point, I plan to build on my existing setup and add the ability to detect the water level.  With that capability, I'll be able to completely automate filling the pool.  Here are some related links for when I have time to work on this project.

eTape Liquid Level Sensor on MCP3008
5" eTape Liquid Level Sensor with Plastic Casing