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A veteran mechanic uploaded a PSA to show people how to use a jack stand properly when changing a tire. According to him, most people use it incorrectly, which can lead to major accidents.<\/p>\n
The TikTok account for My Mobile Mechanic (@mymobilemechanic978<\/a>) claims that they posted this tip on the social media platform a year ago. Since then, he says it\u2019s gained so much popularity that a number of other creators have uploaded videos about the same trick.<\/p>\n In his viral post, My Mobile Mechanic shows how to properly keep yourself safe while jacking up your car. He also explains why it\u2019s an important extra step to take.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you\u2019ve ever had a jack lose pressure and you witness the car drop on a stand, sometimes that stand will tilt, slide, move, etc. And then it\u2019s coming down and killing you,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n The mechanic places the jack stand under the jack itself and demonstrates how effective the stand is at keeping the jack in place.<\/p>\n He explains, \u201cWith the weight of the vehicle pressing down, this stand can never tip, move, slide. It\u2019s locked in place, meaning you\u2019re gonna live.\u201d<\/p>\n The mechanic then removes the jack stand.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIf you have this on a pinch weld, the weight of the vehicle drops, crushes the pinch weld, tips, moves. That\u2019s it. You\u2019re done,\u201d he says.\u00a0<\/p>\n My Mobile Mechanic\u2019s post received over 798,000 views. But his advice was met with some skepticism from a number of people who believe that he is using jack stands<\/a> incorrectly.<\/p>\n ‘What Vehicle Is It?’: Man Shows How AutoZone Workers React When You Ask For Custom Parts<\/a> \u201cThis is definitely NOT the way to do it. Jack the car up, put the stand under the car, lower the car onto the stand. You can leave the jack in or take it out. The most important thing is most or all of the car\u2019s weight should be on the stand,\u201d one person said.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat you are telling people to do is actually dangerous and improper use of the equipment,\u201d argued another.<\/p>\n \u201cIf this is how the guy uses jack stands, I shudder to think how he uses other tools,\u201d a third commented.<\/p>\n One fan of the mechanic added, \u201cGuys, this man is correct most of the time but on this let\u2019s all agree [he is] not.\u201d<\/p>\n When attempting to perform any repair that requires reaching under the car, it is essential to know the correct way to use a car jack. This prevents the car from falling and possibly crushing the person underneath the car. Home Depot<\/a> recommends the following for anyone trying to use a car jack.<\/p>\n \u201cFirst and foremost, never use the jack to hold the car in place while you are under it. Use only jack stands that are properly rated for the weight of your vehicle,\u201d the home improvement retailer states.\u00a0<\/p>\n To begin with, ensure the car is parked on level ground. If it must be on an incline, park close to the curb and turn the tires inward. Then, secure the downside wheels with wheel wedges or bricks to prevent the vehicle from accidentally rolling. Also, make sure that the car is in park and the emergency brake is engaged.<\/p>\n Before using any jacks or jack stands, make sure they have an adequate weight capacity for the car. The owner\u2019s manual can help determine the best placement of the jack. The jack stand can be positioned under the car frame at a reinforced point or \u201cpinch weld.\u201d<\/p>\n Only lower the car to rest on the jack stand once it is locked in place. Then remove the jack and push the car gently to ensure it is securely on the jack stand.<\/p>\n Home Depot notes that for safety, \u201cnever use a car jack on dirt or grass when changing a tire or making repairs. If needed, use car jack accessories such as stabilizer pads to ensure the jack is secure.\u201d<\/p>\n Motor1<\/em> has reached out to My Mobile Mechanic via Instagram and TikTok direct message. We\u2019ll be sure to update this if he responds.<\/p>\n \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A veteran mechanic uploaded a PSA to show people how to use a jack stand properly when changing a tire. 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