How To Use A Scissor Jack On A Car (Beginner’s Guide)

[@amittaizero]

I've used jacks before but never one like this. Thanks a million.

[@CarSpyTV]

You're welcome, Nick Name. Plenty more videos to follow.

[@stephenm5000]

Great video, just one addition I would suggest, in that if the purpose of raising the car is to change a wheel, loosen the wheel nuts slightly whilst car is still on ground. If they've been over tightened by a previous over zealous tire fitter, you'll appreciate the extra friction... LOL

[@CarSpyTV]

Spot on!

[@BO_Riddle]

Yes but that's for another video:)

[@dilipbhagat235]

Most important point for first timers

[@Maddanju1632]

Absolutely spot on point. Let the grounded weight of the car allow you to loosen the bolts enough so when you jack it up the jack isn’t likely to wiggle and possibly buckle under excessive force of trying to get the “bastard nuts” loosened.

[@omarvelarde4493]

I needed to see this earlier 😭 no wonder I couldn’t loosen the nuts whilst the car was lifted. That couldn’t have been good for my alignment 😅😭😭 but I know now! This was too helpful. Thank you so much!

[@averageguy9549]

Thanks mate, ran over a 6 inch bolt yesterday and I've never changed a tyre in my life haha, huge help saved my arse. Big thank you !

[@CarSpyTV]

No worries. Glad the video helped. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@wendycamp307]

Thank you very much for showing how to use the actual jack that comes with all cars.

[@CarSpyTV]

You're welcome and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@ianleak]

It's very strange but I have got a 1967 jack with my transit and it works lol, brilliant video again mate, have a good week

[@CarSpyTV]

Originals tools, too? Your Mk1 gets better and better. Hope you have a good week too, Ian.

[@ianleak]

@@CarSpyTV thanks and you mate

[@Chris-to5tx]

Thanks I no longer know jack about jacks👍😁

[@CarSpyTV]

Good stuff. 👍

[@penguininshorts]

Ahh, I changed many a tyre this way. Brings back sweet memories of grazed knuckles 😄

[@CarSpyTV]

Any experience changing the wheel on a toy Aston Martin?

[@omar619]

32 years old just learning how to change a tire, great video thanks!

[@CarSpyTV]

Glad the video helped. More to follow.

[@DarkKnight-yz2wg]

39 here…

[@chase5860]

I wish I had seen this a couple days ago after one of my tyres blew. I have the same sort of jack but instead of using the hook and the socket tools in conjunction, I was raising the jack by only using the rod through the jack hole and turning. It was effective but took 5x longer than it should have if I knew better. Thanks for the video, very educational

[@CarSpyTV]

You're welcome, Chase.

[@Bob-pb5gd]

Very clear explanation with some valuable safety tips. Thank you.

[@CarSpyTV]

Glad the video helped.

[@ЕвгенийГусаченко-у9у]

Thank you from Russia, American brother!!!!!

[@thegenōsian]

Great video. I always wondered how these things work.

[@CarSpyTV]

Thank you and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@megs8654]

thank you for this video my friend. as someone whos first in family with a car, i had troubles understanding the hook handle and how to work with it. many thanks :)

[@CarSpyTV]

You're welcome and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@repodonkey]

Thanks. Like Cunk said, modern man needs a reminder how to use tools.

[@CarSpyTV]

You're welcome.

[@zombie-xj7gc]

It's all very good, but the socket wrench that came with my Yaris doesn't have a hole in it.

[@CarSpyTV]

Perhaps it's worth checking the owner's manual. There might be a picture of your specific jack.

[@rdt1882]

Very useful practical and safety tips.

[@CarSpyTV]

Thanks. The scissor jack isn't the best on the market - but it's fine for an emergency.

[@crazydudegonemad2107]

Best tip, get a trolley jack 😁

[@CarSpyTV]

Can't argue with that. 😁. I have a friend who dug an inspection pit in his garage. His wife was thrilled!

[@crazydudegonemad2107]

@@CarSpyTV or do what I do what a majorly rotted shell that has nothing left to jack to and you want the car high enough, use a chain and a engine crane around the chassis to pick the car up (not for beginners)

[@crazydudegonemad2107]

@@CarSpyTV get yourself a Instagram page and I'll share my posts of the custom car builds

[@praveensharda4835]

Thank you so much for step by step

[@CarSpyTV]

Glad the video helped. More to follow. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@miguelpaneda1607]

i almost ordered a croc one... 😂...now i know how to use this fast

[@CarSpyTV]

Glad the video helped and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@mattsbeamer]

GreAt video. I was going to make a few videos about jacking up my car (as you know, every car is different). I would be very interested in seeing where you can put a trolley jack at the front and back. I can use my rear diff and a certain area on my lower engine protector. My car never came with a jack or even a spare wheel. My older BMW’s had a very cool jack, where it slides into a hole, in the side of the sills. Feel so much safer than the Renault logo jack :p

[@CarSpyTV]

Thank you, Matt. I'm surprised you use a jack at all. I heard you're strong enough to pick up a car and balance it on the tip of your finger!

[@mattsbeamer]

@@CarSpyTV hahaha 🤪 I think you got me confused with the man in your mirror :D My father used to be able to lift the rear of them old Mercedes vans. I guess I could create a funny (but true) story out of it. Haha

[@anne8781]

Very well explained.

[@CarSpyTV]

Thank you, Anne.

[@nta.16]

Clearly explained and useful as always.

[@CarSpyTV]

Thank you, Nta16. I had to jack up a Mazda recently. The owner knocked off some trim at the bottom of the front bumper. Oops!

[@nta.16]

@@CarSpyTV, summer 2021 I used my DIY trolley jack to jack up a neighbour's car on his tarmac drop kerb (vehicular crossing) and one of the castor wheels sunk, whoops. Imagine what would have happen this summer, I'd have sunk the jack.

[@CarSpyTV]

GT85 is the only thing we can completely rely on! 😁

[@nta.16]

@@CarSpyTV before starting a quick squirt on a Nissan scissor jack (don't know about Renault-Nissan) and I could practically raise the car without the handle! 😅

[@gissellec8836]

Wonderful! thanks for your help!

[@CarSpyTV]

You're welcome and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@allanspielman9762]

I was worried that putting the gap of the sister jack on the thin piece of metal would put too much focused pressure I realize that's what what is pushing the car up is the flat surface directly in front of the gap

[@CarSpyTV]

Glad the video's helpful, Allen.

[@RS_Edm]

Hello, should i use jack stand with scissor jack for safety?

[@CarSpyTV]

Hello. Good idea if available. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@CarynM-xz8lf]

Very clear thanks

[@CarSpyTV]

Glad the video helped, Caryn.

[@Stevenpa00]

Finally someone who explains this part ffs

[@CarSpyTV]

Glad the video helped, Steven.

[@LoverOFhopeANDcompassion]

where to place jackstands if changing brakes?

[@CarSpyTV]

Hello. Rather than give a generic answer, I suggest you check the owner's manual (or factory service manual) for your particular car. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@plantpottea1]

Really helpful video, I don't suppose you would be up for making one on where Jack stands can go on the nissan/the jacking point at the front/back? As always great content thanks again!

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Thank you for the content suggestion. Good idea! Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@briancunningham5943]

Very good video and well explained also mate with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure too... Your a natural in front of a camera... 👍🤣🤣

[@CarSpyTV]

@@briancunningham5943 Thank you, Brian. That's appreciated.

[@briancunningham5943]

@@CarSpyTV Your very welcome pal.. 😊👍

[@AMC-eq3jr]

My Lexus jack sucks. Are there any good jacks around?

[@CarSpyTV]

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[@angelogeorge1752]

Thanks very its very clear

[@CarSpyTV]

You're welcome. Glad the video helped.

[@Steve-l9v]

Putting a jack stand under is also good

[@CarSpyTV]

Good point.

[@annebatt3018]

Thank you!

[@CarSpyTV]

You're welcome.

[@TianoUno]

Thanks!!!

[@CarSpyTV]

No problem. Plenty more videos to follow.

[@jlindell6532]

the main thing with these jacks people .is the ground has to be spirit level level . anything else these will never work . i returned after buying one as it kept tilting over before even being close to getting car off the ground and the driveway looked level

[@CarSpyTV]

Sounds like you've been unlucky. I've used numerous scissor jacks without issue. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@jaykinsella6824]

Man has literally moss patches growing on his car

[@CarSpyTV]

It's the only thing holding the car together!

[@tilerman]

I'm here because i'm explaining to my young son what a scissor jack does and what it's for as i've just come back from my evening walk where i saw a man working underneath a Transit Van jacked up with just a scissor jack.And the jack was at it's full extremity with no axle stands, no trolley jack, NOTHING. An hour later and i'm still wincing! How can a grown adult be so bloody stupid is beyond me.

[@CarSpyTV]

Too risky!

[@adeleroniful]

I'm a woman 😅..that helped me.. thanks

[@CarSpyTV]

Glad the video helped and best wishes from CarSpyTV.

[@red32303]

My owner's manual isn't clear at all

[@CarSpyTV]

Yeah. A lot aren't.

[@anjanamunasinghe4831]

How come theres moss growing on your flaps 😮

[@CarSpyTV]

Hello. Where we live plants grow on the rubber by the windows, around the sunroof, and the mudflaps, etc. Just needs a clean.

[@anjanamunasinghe4831]

@@CarSpyTV I cant get them to grow that perfectly in controlled terrarium 😭 where ever you are from it’s perfect 💕

[@CarSpyTV]

CarSpyTV is based in the UK. Our typically moist winter weather helps the moss grow. However, it's so hot today that the road's melting! Good luck with your plants.

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[@3GORY]

Thanks but it's too stiff to turn, my tiny vegan hands just can't turn it. Am I doing something wrong or do I just need to start working out?

[@CarSpyTV]

I suggest you test the jack without the weight of a car on it. You'll then know whether it's broken, stuck, or you need bigger muscles. Best wishes from CarSpyTV.

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[@mashedpotato3]

I think you set the jack wrong, you have to set it perpendicullary

[@CarSpyTV]

Thanks for the message, Mashed. However, I’ve checked the owner’s manual for that particular jack and car - and it’s definitely positioned correctly. Best wishes.

[@c-rod1403]

Thanks for this. ❤ from Asia

[@CarSpyTV]

You're welcome. Best wishes from England.

[@WashingtoneTrevor]

Wow

[@CarSpyTV]

Glad you enjoyed the video.