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QuestionWhere do I place my jack stands?Duston Maynes is an Automotive Repair Specialist at RepairSmith. Duston specializes in leading a team that handles a variety of automotive repairs including replacing spark plugs, front and rear brake pads, fuel pumps, car batteries, alternators, timing belts, and starter motors. Duston holds an Associate’s degree in Automotive/Diesel Technology from The Universal Technical Institute of Arizona and is a Certified Diagnostic Technician and Automobile Mechanics Technician through BMW STEP. RepairSmith received The 2020 Big Innovation Award by Business Intelligence Group and The Startup of the Year by the American Business Awards. RepairSmith was also included in Built in LA’s 50 Startups to Watch and The Business Intelligence Group’s 52 Names Leading the Way in Customer Service. RepairSmith offers in-home services to provide car owners convenient and complete auto repair everywhere.Look over your owner's manual to find the proper jack points for your vehicle.
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QuestionIs it safe to work under a car on jack stands?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerIf they are used correctly, yes. Never work under a car supported by just a jack, and don’t try to adjust the height of the jack stands using wood blocks or other boosters, since they could slip off.
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QuestionHow many jack stands do I need?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerUse 2 if you only need to lift 1 end of the car. If you need to support the whole car, use 4 jack stands.
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QuestionCan you put jack stands on the axle?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, you can position jack stands under the axles. The proper placement depends on which part of the car you’re working on, though. If you’re doing work on the axles, it might be better to place them under the frame of the vehicle.
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