Where to put jack under car?

Install the jack stand under a solid, structural piece of the vehicle frame. Your owner's manual will likely have information about where to support the vehicle with jack stands. Generally, your vehicle will have a small divot in the chassis near the wheel where you can put the jack stand. read more

Put the car in Park (or in First if you have a manual transmission) and engage the parking brake before you jack up the vehicle. After you’ve observed all the safety precautions, follow these steps to jack up a vehicle: Place the jack under the part of the vehicle that it should contact when raised. If you’re using jack stands, place them near the jack. If you place your jack incorrectly, you can injure your car. read more

Step 6: Use the floor jack to hoist the vehicle. Whether you have a scissor jack or a hydraulic jack (preferred), place it under one of the recommended jack points outlined in the owner’s manual. Lift the vehicle high enough for the necessary maintenance or repair job you need to accomplish. Step 7: Place the jack stands under the vehicle. read more