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    How to Jack Up a Car: A Safe and Simple Guide

    • Many automotive tasks—from replacing brake pads to changing a flat—require lifting the car off the ground. Most often, this means using a jack, which are fairly straightforward to operate, but do require some e… See more

    Park the car on a hard, flat surfac

    Always work on a level surface away from moving vehicles to prevent your car from rolling or slipping off the jack. If you’re unable to find one, consider calling a tow service inst… See more

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    Place chocks or other barriers under the wheel

    are wedge-shaped blocks made from metal and rubber that keep the wheels from rolling. Set a chock on either side of each wheel at the opposite side of the car from where you i… See more

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    Find the jack points using the owner’s manua

    Most vehicles have several reinforced points along the body where the vehicle is designed to be lifted. If you lift somewhere else, the car's own weight may cause injury to yourself … See more

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    Position the jack under the jack poin

    Make sure the correct side is facing up. If the
    itself isn't labeled with a "this side up" warning, look in your jack’s user manual for visual instr… See more

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    How do you protect a car jack?
    Use protective materials to prevent damage to the vehicle’s frame or undercarriage, such as rubber or polyurethane jack pads. These pads can be placed between the jack and the jacking point to provide an extra layer of cushioning and protection. Now that you’ve located and prepared the jacking points, it’s time to lift your vehicle safely.
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