Working on your car can save you a lot of money over the years if you maintain proper maintenance. When working underneath the car you need to work safely so that you can work efficiently. Using a trolley jack instead of a regular car jack will help provide the safety and the convenience you need to get the job done. Let us go look at the steps required to get the job done.

First you want to park your car on an even surface. This will prevent the car from sliding off of your trolley jack. It is also advised to stay on a paved surface instead of grass or gravel. When you park the car make sure to use the parking brake also. It should be advised to let the car sit for a while before working under any car to let it cool.

Once you are parked you should place wooden blocks behind the wheels that will stay on the ground. This will give you added protection from the car sliding once it moves into the air.

Now find a spot on your car where you can place the trolley jack under. Many cars will have the spot diagramed in the owner\’s manual if not the frame is a sturdy place to use. If you haven\’t worked on your car or if it\’s a rental check in the glove box to see if the manual is laying around. Also sometimes with the jack that came from the car there will be directions on where to jack the car at.

Once the trolley jack is in place turn the handle and start to pump the jack. The trolley jack will raise and make sure it is sturdy on the car as it starts to rise. Once the car starts rising bring it to the appropriate height needed to get your work done.

When you are going to be working under the car for any period of time it is necessary to use car stands. Using car stands will give you added protection while you are working under the car. You do not want to be under a car if it slips off a trolley jack. Remember safety first. Raise the car above the height of the car stands and lower onto the stands to get maximum stability.

Once you are finished then raise the car off of the car stands. After you have raised the car remove the car stands and lower the trolley jack by turning the handle to release the pressure. Once you have lowered the car remember to remove the wooden blocks behind your wheels and to take off the parking break.

Safety is the most important thing before starting your work and proper safety when using a trolley jack is essential. Before you start jacking your car up remember to check and see if you have everything. You should always have car stands and wooden blocks nearby as well as making use of the parking brake and of course your trolley jack.

Author Bio: Jeff G Foster has a passion for the auto industry and writes for http://titanproducts.co.za. Titan Products is a wholesale supplier of high quality Trolley & Floor Jacks.

Category: Automotive
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