How to Use a Car Jack

Car Jack


Are you eager to get to work on your Omaha ride? If so, getting your vehicle up off the ground and onto jack stands is a crucial task. Luckily, if you’re new to car care, Sid Dillon Nissan has tons of service tips and tricks to help you learn how to use a car jack and more! We take pride in our efforts to make owning a vehicle simple and approachable. Read on below to learn more about how to use a jack for a car!

Using a Car Jack & Jack Stands: Step-by-Step Guide

If you need to change a tire, you’ll want to follow these steps to learn how to use a car jack:

  • The first step in learning how to use a jack for a car is to park the vehicle securely on level pavement. For safety reasons, you should never use a car jack on dirt or grass. 
  • Next, place wheel wedges, wooden blocks, or bricks behind whichever tires will remain sitting on the ground.
  • Put the car in “Park” and engage the emergency brake. If you drive a manual in Beatrice, put the car in first gear while engaging the parking brake.
  • Next, you’ll want to review the owner’s manual to determine where to place the jack stand under the car. If you’re lifting only one wheel, you only need to elevate one corner of the vehicle. If you need to lift the entire front or back end, place your car jack in the center of the frame near the front or rear.
  • The next step depends on whether you have a scissor jack or a hydraulic jack. If you have a scissor jack, insert the rod and crank it until you reach the proper height. If you have a hydraulic jack, insert the handle into the jack’s body and pump the handle.
  • After that, place the jack stand under the car frame. You’ll want to place it at the “pinch weld,” which is a point of reinforcement on the car’s frame.
  • Get the height of the stand adjusted how you need it, using the pin, screw, or pawl, depending on the type of jack stand you have. From there, lock it into place. Next, slowly lower the car until it’s resting securely on the jack stand.
  • Once the vehicle is secured, you can remove the jack. Gently push the car to make sure it won’t budge.
  • After you’ve completed your project, use the jack lift to elevate the vehicle a few inches above the jack stands. Remove the jack stands.
  • Gently lower the vehicle to the ground. Remove the jack.
  • Clean up the wheel blocks, and you’re set!

Get More Car Care Tips From Sid Dillon Nissan

Now that you know how to use a jack for a car, you might be eager to learn some more basic automotive skills. When you rely on our Lincoln team, you can learn how to jump-start your car or even how to check your own oil! We work hard to offer premium services and insightful car-care tips to make owning a vehicle simple. If you have a project that’s beyond what you can handle in your own Kearny garage, visit Sid Dillon Nissan for professional care.



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