How to Use a Car Jack

Car Jack

Jack stands and car jacks make home projects and needed maintenance that much easier, and they’re a great tool to have and to know how to use. Learn how to use a car jack with us below as we go over this versatile tool, and be sure to explore our tire and oil change services while you’re here.

 

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How to Use a Jack for a Car

  • Park the car securely on level ground, preferably on pavement. It’s not recommended to use a car jack on dirt or on grass.
  • Place wheel wedges, wooden blocks, or bricks behind the tires that will remain on the ground. These will help prevent your vehicle from rolling off of the jack.
  • Put your car in “Park” and then engage the emergency brake. If your car has a manual transmission, put the car in first gear while engaging the parking brake.
  • Before the next steps, review your car’s owner’s manual to see where you should be placing the jack underneath your car. You don’t want to risk damaging your car if this is your first time using a jack. If you only need to lift one wheel, lift the corner of the vehicle. If you need to lift the front or rear of the car, choose a jack point at the center of the frame in the front or rear.
  • There are two types of jacks: scissor and hydraulic jacks. If you have a scissor jack, insert the rod and crank. If using a hydraulic jack, insert the handle into the jack’s body and pump the handle. Then lift the car to the height you want.
  • Place the jack stand under the car frame and place it at the “pinch weld”, the reinforced point on the car’s frame.
  • Adjust the stand’s height with the pin, screw, or pawl depending on the type of jack stand you have. Then lock it into place. Use the jack to slowly lower the car until it’s resting securely on the jack stand.
  • Once the car is snuggly resting on the jack stand, you can remove the jack. Gently push the car a bit to make sure it won’t move.
  • After you finish working on your vehicle, you’ll use the jack to lift the car a few inches again so that you can remove the jack stands.
  • Once the jack stands are removed, lower the car gently and then remove the jack slowly and smoothly.
  • Pick up the wheel wedges, wooden blocks, or bricks that you used.

Learn More About Jacks & Jack Stands with Lee Motor Company

Now you know how to use a jack for a car easily and safely! If you have any questions about jacks and needed maintenance on your vehicle, reach out to us today. We also have a great variety of service offers for maintenance at Lee Motor Company if you’re looking to schedule service at our service center!

Car Jack
 

Jack stands and car jacks make home projects and needed maintenance that much easier, and they’re a great tool to have and to know how to use. Learn how to use a car jack with us below as we go over this versatile tool, and be sure to explore our tire and oil change services while you’re here.

 

Service CenterContact Service

 

How to Use a Jack for a Car

  • Park the car securely on level ground, preferably on pavement. It’s not recommended to use a car jack on dirt or on grass.
  • Place wheel wedges, wooden blocks, or bricks behind the tires that will remain on the ground. These will help prevent your vehicle from rolling off of the jack.
  • Put your car in “Park” and then engage the emergency brake. If your car has a manual transmission, put the car in first gear while engaging the parking brake.
  • Before the next steps, review your car’s owner’s manual to see where you should be placing the jack underneath your car. You don’t want to risk damaging your car if this is your first time using a jack. If you only need to lift one wheel, lift the corner of the vehicle. If you need to lift the front or rear of the car, choose a jack point at the center of the frame in the front or rear.
  • There are two types of jacks: scissor and hydraulic jacks. If you have a scissor jack, insert the rod and crank. If using a hydraulic jack, insert the handle into the jack’s body and pump the handle. Then lift the car to the height you want.
  • Place the jack stand under the car frame and place it at the “pinch weld”, the reinforced point on the car’s frame.
  • Adjust the stand’s height with the pin, screw, or pawl depending on the type of jack stand you have. Then lock it into place. Use the jack to slowly lower the car until it’s resting securely on the jack stand.
  • Once the car is snuggly resting on the jack stand, you can remove the jack. Gently push the car a bit to make sure it won’t move.
  • After you finish working on your vehicle, you’ll use the jack to lift the car a few inches again so that you can remove the jack stands.
  • Once the jack stands are removed, lower the car gently and then remove the jack slowly and smoothly.
  • Pick up the wheel wedges, wooden blocks, or bricks that you used.

Learn More About Jacks & Jack Stands with Lee Motor Company

Now you know how to use a jack for a car easily and safely! If you have any questions about jacks and needed maintenance on your vehicle, reach out to us today. We also have a great variety of service offers for maintenance at Lee Motor Company if you’re looking to schedule service at our service center!

 

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