How To Jack Up A Car With A Floor Jack

Floor jacks and ramps are relatively affordable and available at every auto parts store or online.

How to jack up a car with a floor jack.

Alternatively you can use a set of floor ramps if the wheels don t need to come off. To learn how to jack up a car properly consult a repair manual to locate the recommended lift points and support locations for your vehicle. Lower the jack slowly and carefully until the jack stands catch the car. Repair manuals are available at auto parts stores or online.

Before jacking engage the parking brake and chock the rear wheels to prevent car movement. Never jack up a vehicle without blocking the wheels to keep it from rolling. Slip two jack stands underneath the car near where the jack is supporting it. How to properly use a jack floor jacks and jack stands to lift up your car to work on it.

If you re changing a tire and you have nothing to block the wheels with park near the curb with the wheels turned in. Raise the jack stands until they are nearly touching the underside of the car. Start jacking from the front of the vehicle.