How to Set Jack Stands for Oil Changes

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Jacking up a car and setting jack stands makes changing oil easy! Learn how to change motor oil with tips and techniques from this free video.

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How to Set Jack Stands for Oil Changes
Hi! My name is Dean on behalf of expertvillage.com. In this clip, we are going to raise the vehicle up so that we can get underneath it. Now we are going to set the jack stands in place. You will want to choose an area of the frame to set it on. Now we will let the jack down on the jack stands; this is to secure the car while you climb underneath it. As you can see, I chose to put my jack stands right in the center line of the front wheels. This is the strongest part of the frame which is meant to carry the weight of the vehicle. If I bring the jack stands forward, it also allows the car to come down and gives me less room to work. If you go further back, then you tend to raise the back of the car and it is not as stable. Your best bet is try and get it in proximity to the wheels.

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Expert: Dean attended a 2 year auto-tech program in 1976, has a long standing history as a local mechanic, and now manages two oil change stores that service an average of 40 vehicles each per day. Read More