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We talk a lot about inspections, repairs, wheels rotations, brakes pads replacements etc. Most of these tasks require lifting the car. We have not talked about the basics, or are those too basics to talk about?
Car lifting:
- What jack to use.
- Where to place the jack.
- Does a “soft pad” need to be used.
- Any special considerations.
- Safety rules to follow up.
- Apply park brakes.
- Do’s & Don’ts
- What stands to use.
- Where to place them.
I know for many people these issues are too basics but I found myself too many times talking about advanced topic to people who needed basics. The car manual is just too generic to be of real help.
I know many people would say “just buy a book” but I am after a real life experience. And I believe that members of this board have more experience than all the books combined. Who wants to start.
Car lifting:
- What jack to use.
- Where to place the jack.
- Does a “soft pad” need to be used.
- Any special considerations.
- Safety rules to follow up.
- Apply park brakes.
- Do’s & Don’ts
- What stands to use.
- Where to place them.
I know for many people these issues are too basics but I found myself too many times talking about advanced topic to people who needed basics. The car manual is just too generic to be of real help.
I know many people would say “just buy a book” but I am after a real life experience. And I believe that members of this board have more experience than all the books combined. Who wants to start.