Identifying the jacking points on unibody construction car is not the problem for me, it's identifying the points where the jack stand should be placed after the car is jacked up.
The sides are your friend, my cars lowered so it’s a bit more annoying for me but I get the jack under the side first and if I’m doing the front I just slide the stand under the front cross member
Wow this was the simplest instructions thank you For teaching how to find the jack points this has a been a stress every time I have to do car work I feel educated thank you again
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! .......I almost messed up my car because I didn't know this......I haven't changed a tire in my life and my father passed away before he could show me how and to explain it .......thank you so much❤❤❤
Look at the manual? yes. My problem is the manual is shite. And the graphic identifying the points is as clear as mud. Thanks, this was a great video. I learned a thing about the torque wrench. Might be too late for mine... but I'll remember to release the pressure on it in the future
Thanks! Could you show us the jack points on a 2014/2015 Chevy Spark? These cars no longer come with jacks and lug wrenches. They come with tire repair kits. Ok but there are still times you need to jack the car! I am trying to teach my daughters how to change their tires and I am not certain where to place the jack. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
....also I had a really strong feeling to check UA-cam about this before trying just by someone telling me to just jack up the car and unscrew the lug nuts.......but I found out here to NEVER unscrew the lug nuts when it's on a jack.......I believe that God sent that strong feeling to check UA-cam 1st........thank you and God for helping me.....I have no one that can help me right now and you basically came to the rescue without even knowing it....thank you again ❤❤❤
Yes, this guy is good because he learned from his mistakes! I took automotive classes in college for fun to be able to work on my own cars properly and because I like to know the why of things and how to prevent or extend time between failures through lots of research, and dont want to get ripped off by mechanics (I am a scientist at heart so every think goes through a scientific process in my mind). I have worked with several guys on fixing their cars in their garage and every man I have ever know (except a master mechanic who had worked on everything from tanks to school buses) did lots of things VERY wrong and you cant tell them they are wrong because they will say they have done it like this before. What they dont understand is yes, you can do something wrong and it wont immediately fail but in a yr or less it will and you wont know it what it was or even when it fails in a big way until there is an accident. I had a question for a neighbor and he ended up putting on my brakes which I did not want him to do (he thought I was taking too long but mistook caution for lack of knowledge) and ended using a product for airplanes that he thought was better because it was rated for airplanes! I said just because it is rated for airplanes doesnt make it better. Turns out I was right. After looking into it, it only goes to 300F which is not high enough rated for brake work and he didnt put lube where the piston meets the back of the brake pad (which already had a tiny nick in the rubber) so now I have to redo it in 100F heat. I HATE when MEN try to pretend to KNOW something when they never even bothered to read instructions or learn or look into something with some depth! My god, with computers how easy is it to look something up these days! The vast majority of men I have found, do things very incorrectly and only by the grace of god or pure luck do they end up not killing people. If people want to disregard the instructions, fine but make sure you read them 1st and have a damn good logical, well researched alternative. Dont just start using whatever sounds good and then give it to someone with a family of children and act like you KNOW it will work when you havent even used it yourself long enough! Men are the worst about safety. At least this guy has paid attention to mistakes and made corrections even if he didnt read instructions that came with the adjustable torque wrench (not all of them come with it but men are notorious for not reading anything anyway). Simply put, there are some really great tips in this video that should be stated by ANYONE trying to show others the CORRECT way to do something. There are times people need to be creative and go against the standard practice BUT you NEED to know what is the standard practice to begin with before you start making alterations and I have found that most guys that work on cars, dont even know very basic safety practices. This video gets my very rare stamp of approval, very well done sir, you have addressed some important things that others do not.
Lifting under the double welds is not a good idea. Sheet metal bends. The scissor jack that comes with the vehicle should have a slot that allows the weight to be next to the double weld, not under it.
We have a 2016 Honda CRV AWD. The jack points are what I use all the time. However, I would like an opinion on something, because I'm going to buy one of those pneumatic, air bladder jacks (balloon type) to make life easier. Sure, I can lift the car from the usual spots. However, I wonder if it would be ok to lift on that frame part that is between the 2 jack points? The jack points, which jut down, are part of a kind of frame thing which goes between the 2 jack points. But I don't know if the center is as strong as where the jack points are. So I wonder if there's anyone with experience in this? Thanks in advance.
Today I fucked up. On my Toyota Corolla it has these rubber circles and I thought it was the jacking point and in both front seats I dented in the floor. I stomped it down but now it’s sorta cracked..
@@livefree6878 so many smartasses everywhere. You kept it simple.‘I’m a veteran but I still wanted to double double check im not about to put a hole in my evo x/ edit/ I should have loosened the nuts before jacking &putting on axles stands 😂
The manual on my jeep patriot says to look for "the triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange assembly" and the pictures are from the worst angle and too far away any advice on what im looking for?
I think this is the worst instruction video I've ever seen. He points out many things, but almost nothing is in the camera view. Might as well not had the camera on at all.
@@calvinmitchell6381 been wanting these for a while now. Got a unijack in the meantime but its too tall for my 05 outback but im trading it for a 00 s10 zr2 in a week so ill be able to use it finally lol
OMG - are you kidding me??? THIS IS THE WORST VIDEO WITH NO REAL INFORMATION!!! I grew up on a farm, changed many many tires, being an elderly woman and all I NEED TO KNOW IS WHERE I PLACE MY JACK TO RAISE THE CAR TO CHANGE A TIRE. Your explanation for locating the jack point was stooopid and RIDICULOUSLY UNINFORMATIVE!!! WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE!!!
Thanks a lot, good sir. Because of your video I changed my tires with no issues. Regards from the Caribbean!!🙌🙌
Identifying the jacking points on unibody construction car is not the problem for me, it's identifying the points where the jack stand should be placed after the car is jacked up.
exactly!
Man . This is the comment . It’s so many of these videos but none answer this question. It’s almost like rocket science at this point
The sides are your friend, my cars lowered so it’s a bit more annoying for me but I get the jack under the side first and if I’m doing the front I just slide the stand under the front cross member
Wow this was the simplest instructions thank you
For teaching how to find the jack points this has a been a stress every time I have to do car work I feel educated thank you again
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!! .......I almost messed up my car because I didn't know this......I haven't changed a tire in my life and my father passed away before he could show me how and to explain it .......thank you so much❤❤❤
Great video with many little details that one would learn only with experience!!!
“How to identify Jack points” my way is to start knockin around as if I’m a door to door salesman under the car
🤣🤣🤣🤣
This was really helpful. I have a very old car and I had a lot of trouble finding the jack points. Thanks!
I was expecting this guy to say at the end........ " We'll leave the light on for ya "
Lmao. Love it
😂
So much valuable information thank you for taking the time to share.
Easier than finding the g spot. Thank you!
Why am I picturing a character from a classic western with that voice?
Thank you! This video really helped me out this morning
Simple and clearly put sir!
Look at the manual? yes. My problem is the manual is shite. And the graphic identifying the points is as clear as mud. Thanks, this was a great video. I learned a thing about the torque wrench. Might be too late for mine... but I'll remember to release the pressure on it in the future
the jack points on my Starlet weren't very obvious, this video helped me out, thank you
If you know, after a while you forget. Nice reminder. Very helpful.
Really helpful, thank you so much!
Thank you! Just helped me big-time.
Very helpful. Thanks!
Very informative! Thanks!
Definitely useful!! Thanks!!
Darn good useful video practical thank you
Great video. Thanks.
ok, now show where to jack when the designated jack points are rusted out and crush under weight of car.
Thanks! Could you show us the jack points on a 2014/2015 Chevy Spark? These cars no longer come with jacks and lug wrenches. They come with tire repair kits. Ok but there are still times you need to jack the car! I am trying to teach my daughters how to change their tires and I am not certain where to place the jack. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Yesterday my car fell off the stands and I am trying to find a jacking plate, so be careful when working in deep gravel.
You have a nice vibe to you men
Keep it up
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....also I had a really strong feeling to check UA-cam about this before trying just by someone telling me to just jack up the car and unscrew the lug nuts.......but I found out here to NEVER unscrew the lug nuts when it's on a jack.......I believe that God sent that strong feeling to check UA-cam 1st........thank you and God for helping me.....I have no one that can help me right now and you basically came to the rescue without even knowing it....thank you again ❤❤❤
Yes, this guy is good because he learned from his mistakes! I took automotive classes in college for fun to be able to work on my own cars properly and because I like to know the why of things and how to prevent or extend time between failures through lots of research, and dont want to get ripped off by mechanics (I am a scientist at heart so every think goes through a scientific process in my mind). I have worked with several guys on fixing their cars in their garage and every man I have ever know (except a master mechanic who had worked on everything from tanks to school buses) did lots of things VERY wrong and you cant tell them they are wrong because they will say they have done it like this before. What they dont understand is yes, you can do something wrong and it wont immediately fail but in a yr or less it will and you wont know it what it was or even when it fails in a big way until there is an accident.
I had a question for a neighbor and he ended up putting on my brakes which I did not want him to do (he thought I was taking too long but mistook caution for lack of knowledge) and ended using a product for airplanes that he thought was better because it was rated for airplanes! I said just because it is rated for airplanes doesnt make it better. Turns out I was right. After looking into it, it only goes to 300F which is not high enough rated for brake work and he didnt put lube where the piston meets the back of the brake pad (which already had a tiny nick in the rubber) so now I have to redo it in 100F heat. I HATE when MEN try to pretend to KNOW something when they never even bothered to read instructions or learn or look into something with some depth! My god, with computers how easy is it to look something up these days! The vast majority of men I have found, do things very incorrectly and only by the grace of god or pure luck do they end up not killing people. If people want to disregard the instructions, fine but make sure you read them 1st and have a damn good logical, well researched alternative. Dont just start using whatever sounds good and then give it to someone with a family of children and act like you KNOW it will work when you havent even used it yourself long enough! Men are the worst about safety.
At least this guy has paid attention to mistakes and made corrections even if he didnt read instructions that came with the adjustable torque wrench (not all of them come with it but men are notorious for not reading anything anyway). Simply put, there are some really great tips in this video that should be stated by ANYONE trying to show others the CORRECT way to do something. There are times people need to be creative and go against the standard practice BUT you NEED to know what is the standard practice to begin with before you start making alterations and I have found that most guys that work on cars, dont even know very basic safety practices. This video gets my very rare stamp of approval, very well done sir, you have addressed some important things that others do not.
This is something you would see on interdimensional cable fron rick and morty
is there any alternative place to jack a 2010 ford fusion? because the rocker panels are rusted out in the rear
Lifting under the double welds is not a good idea. Sheet metal bends. The scissor jack that comes with the vehicle should have a slot that allows the weight to be next to the double weld, not under it.
We have a 2016 Honda CRV AWD.
The jack points are what I use all the time.
However, I would like an opinion on something, because I'm going to buy one of those pneumatic, air bladder jacks (balloon type) to make life easier.
Sure, I can lift the car from the usual spots. However, I wonder if it would be ok to lift on that frame part that is between the 2 jack points?
The jack points, which jut down, are part of a kind of frame thing which goes between the 2 jack points.
But I don't know if the center is as strong as where the jack points are.
So I wonder if there's anyone with experience in this?
Thanks in advance.
Sounds like mechanics with Dennis rader
very helpful
Thanks .
Thanks mate
These are good cars. Try to find these for an older peugeot :D
I used my head like you said but my car weighs2 ton ? I struggled to raise the car an inch . I'll buy a trolley jack and should find it easier
Just what I was lookin for thanks a million to the point!
How about video where to put Jack stands
At the lift points
Is that Ben Stein narrating?
Today I fucked up. On my Toyota Corolla it has these rubber circles and I thought it was the jacking point and in both front seats I dented in the floor. I stomped it down but now it’s sorta cracked..
Witch head do i use one on my shoulder
Or the one in my pants
Thanks Dad
Thumbs up well deserved 👍
Such a simple video, all others make it sound like you’re probably in over your head lol
Thanks! Appreciate it. 👍👍
@@livefree6878 world needs more people like you bro
@@livefree6878 so many smartasses everywhere. You kept it simple.‘I’m a veteran but I still wanted to double double check im not about to put a hole in my evo x/ edit/ I should have loosened the nuts before jacking &putting on axles stands 😂
The manual on my jeep patriot says to look for "the triangular cutouts on one of the flanges in the sill flange assembly" and the pictures are from the worst angle and too far away any advice on what im looking for?
Yea...my manual just tells you to use the jack up point & shows a line drawing
@@BastetNoodles found better videos by searching my vehicle modle and where you put jack stands on it
0:25 NASA wants to know your location.
What's the music for !
THANK YOU
How do you know what parts of the car are the frame?
My honda jacking points behind the wheel are badly rusted
I think this is the worst instruction video I've ever seen. He points out many things, but almost nothing is in the camera view. Might as well not had the camera on at all.
Geez who woulda thought gheballs yoo lol
I can understand using the manual . But the problem is my van is Japanese the manual is wrote in Japanese I can't read Japanese.
I never trust those pinch welds. Once they rust, you’re fucked. I use the point where the control arms meet a cross member. Always works
Unless you drive a Dosge Charger then you gotta buy extra crap
And what are you supposed to do when your jack point doesn't leave any room to put in a jack stand
Put your Jack stands in the same place as the jack. Check out Rennstand safe jack
@@calvinmitchell6381 been wanting these for a while now. Got a unijack in the meantime but its too tall for my 05 outback but im trading it for a 00 s10 zr2 in a week so ill be able to use it finally lol
If you want to use the stands at the front jack on the rear point the whole side of the car should l raise up
Damn good point about the grain of the wood. It’s scary just to think about the grain splitting 30 minutes after you think you’re all good…
I don't even know what the hell he's talking about with the grain of the wood. I just don't get any of this stuff at all.
If you go with the grain along the lift point, the wood could split, go against the grain for more strength
@@DirdeeD
Piece of wood.... cccrraaacckkk oops.
1st competNt viDO on this Iv Cn, kUdOs chEf✋
1:50, I don't have one.
SQUEAK!!!
U done the bolts up wrong
I liked the video, but I disagree with putting your feet under wheel. I'm mean, even if the odds are slim... what if?
3q
This didn’t help at all I have a 2007 Subaru Impreza
Nope it doesn't .
Obviously I don't have a Manuel and your no help
Not helpful, and the slow mo talking made it stressful. 👍
This is awful advice. The manual will only tell you 1 jack point.
Why would you say use your “head” was that really necessary, that gave you automatically a thumbs down 👎
Using your head to lift the car is very easy of done right
Just means taking another second to think about what you're doing
OMG - are you kidding me??? THIS IS THE WORST VIDEO WITH NO REAL INFORMATION!!!
I grew up on a farm, changed many many tires, being an elderly woman and all I NEED TO KNOW IS WHERE I PLACE MY JACK TO RAISE THE CAR TO CHANGE A TIRE. Your explanation for locating the jack point was stooopid and RIDICULOUSLY UNINFORMATIVE!!!
WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE!!!