How To Jack Up Your Car Safely

Jacking up a car and placing it safely on axle stands is one of the most essential skills for anyone working on their own vehicle at home. It might seem straightforward, but done incorrectly it can cause serious damage to the car or result in injury. Dozens of people die every year in the US alone due to improper vehicle jacking and support, so this is one task that deserves proper care and attention every single time.

This free lesson is extracted from the Practical Automotive Maintenance course and covers how to safely jack up a car and support it on axle stands, including how to find the correct jacking points, how to position the stands on solid load-bearing chassis points, and how to perform a stability check before starting work.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - How to Jack Up a Car Safely
0:19 - Jack and Axle Stand Safety
1:08 - Preparation: Ground, Parking Brake and Wheel Chocks
1:55 - Sill Jacking Points and Pinch Seam Adapters
2:30 - Central Jacking Points: Front and Rear
3:03 - How to Use a Trolley Jack and Axle Stands
3:43 - Stability Check Before Working Under the Car
4:05 - How to Lower a Car off Axle Stands
4:22 - Safe Vehicle Jacking: Key Takeaways