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Summary: Everyone should know how to use the jack that comes with his or her car. Try this at home so if you ever get a flat, you'll know where the jack is and how to use it.
eHow Article: How to Jack Up a Car Safely
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spartanic said
on 4/30/2009 Here are some vehicle jacking procedures that should compliment this article nicely: http://www.garage411.com/JackVehicle
Anonymous said
on 6/30/2006 In addition to initially loosening on the ground; Since most people (including myself) don't carry a jack stand around with them, when you are jacking up the car, take the spare tire and stick it under the frame close to the jack. When you get the flat tire off, quickly switch them. Remove it when you go to lower the car.
The reason being is that most of these jacks are emergency jacks... not the safest nor most reliable things around. If the jack were to fail, or more likely slip off, the wheel under the car will keep the vehicle up high enough to hopefully be able to re jack the car and finish the job. Having a car fall is not what you want when you're in the middle of nowhere.
Just make sure the outside of the wheel is up so that you don't destroy those nice rims.
Anonymous said
on 2/15/2006 I always leave the jack up, as well as the stands, as an added insurance to safety!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Ensure that the jack stands are extended to a height that allows for working space. Ensure that the jack stand is placed under the vehicle frame to support the vehicle, not under a non-frame part that may be damaged by the weight of the vehicle. Always use two jack stands to equally support the vehicle.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Jack up your vehicle with a jack (or other lifting device), of adequate specifications and ratings for the vehicle weight. Once the vehicle is successfully lifted to the required height, which in most cases should be just high enough to get the job done or the wheel off, support the vehicle with a jack stand. This also should be of adequate specifications and ratings, and intended for vehicle supporting purposes. Never use a masonry or cinder block for this purpose! The vehicle should be on a solid, reinforced, and level surface (preferably concrete or steel).