How to Use a Scissor Jack to Raise Your Car, Truck, or SUV

Рет қаралды 623,100

1A Auto: Repair Tips & Secrets Only Mechanics Know

4 жыл бұрын

Learn how to use a scissor jack in this informative automotive 101 video! Scissor jacks are simple, reliable mechanical devices, and included as part of the emergency tire changing kit in many vehicles. Andy shows you how to use the scissor jack in your vehicle to safely raise it in a roadside emergency such as changing a flat tire.
Get more tips & tricks when you subscribe to our channel!
1aau.to/m/Subscribe
Buy Now at 1AAuto! 1aau.to/m/Visit-1A-Auto
Connect with us on social media!
1aau.to/m/Facebook
1aau.to/m/Twitter
1aau.to/m/Instagram
Check out this playlist for more great tips and tricks! • Tips & Secrets only Me...
#1AAuto
⚠ DISCLAIMER:
While 1A Auto strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. 1A Auto is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

Пікірлер: 168

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

√ *Watch the Video* √ *Buy The Part at 1A Auto* 1aau.to/m/Visit-1AAuto √ *Do it Yourself* √ *Save Money*

@cesarisactive6648 3 жыл бұрын

Here because my dad didn’t teach me

@Rodwill18 2 жыл бұрын

Let me guess ur a millennial?

@brookelocke1934 2 жыл бұрын

At least you’re here learning on your own 🙏

@majedabdallah6097 2 жыл бұрын

Here because I don't have a dad😂

@grungyasscinema 2 жыл бұрын

Feel this in my soul.

@Exterminator_PvP_YT 2 жыл бұрын

Here watching this video because my dad told me that he was going to teach me, but not

@JennRighter 5 ай бұрын

I’m 43 and used to change tires with ease many years ago. With my older age I felt more cautious and insecure about what I remembered about jacking up the car. This video was extremely helpful, thank you so much.

@bebecharmmy9167 8 ай бұрын

I’m a 24 year old girl that was taught nothing by my step dad, with a helpless 25 year old boyfriend. Thank you for making this video. I’m stressed and frustrated with my life and a flat tire should not be this hard to take care of. Thanks for being a caring human being and spreading this information.

@gutierrezgerdardo4044 4 жыл бұрын

Good thing you pointed out that they are emergency use only. I see alot of people use these for 'weekend projects', as you said.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Gutierrez Gerdardo Thanks for checking us out! We would recommend weekend project doers to invest in a jack and jack stands rather than relying on this scissor jack for sure. 1AAuto.com

@petersimpson633 2 жыл бұрын

I've had a trolley jack and a bottle jack go bad on me, so I now use a scissor jack for DIY. Just to lift, of course, then stands go under car as does the wheel for added cover. Don't really trust hydraulics anymore

@vic8230 2 жыл бұрын

I don't care if you're using a scissor jack or a legit hydraulic floor jack. Never go under a car without stands, that's just dumb. I mean if you HAVE to... I guess a floor jack would be safer than a scissor🤣 but stands should always be used. And I agree with that other guy above me. My trolley jack is junk and barely gets a tire off the ground on my SUV. And I live in an apartment complex so I'm not in the mood rn to grab a good $200 hydraulic jack and lug it up and down stairs when I need it. So I just use the scissor jack, just to lift of course aswell, and then place jack stands.. If I'm changing a tire, doing brakes, suspension work, etc. And throw the tire under there too cause why not.

@coolbud356 Жыл бұрын

I am planing to do under car project to change the oil pan. Looking the safest jack to work with. Only found factory scissor jack came up with car. Thanks, I am sure now not to fully depend on this jack. Any recommend what type of jack and jack stand should I use?

@princetchalla2441 Жыл бұрын

@@coolbud356 Be sure the Jack and Jack stands are rated for your vehicle’s weight. Be careful, as some jack stands claim to be able to hold 2 or more tons but the catch is that they provide 2 Jack stands that can only support 1 ton by themselves. Any Jack stand will work, but I usually recommend a Jack stand with the lever mechanism and a second locking mechanism like a pin. The one I use is Strongway from Northern tools, but you can use Jack stands with only one locking mechanism. I wouldn’t, as I’ve heard some from harbor freight have failed and been recalled in the past and that’s why I don’t trust them. Why go cheap when it’s your life on the line? As for the Jack itself, I usually stick with floor jacks, but so long as you’re at home without wind blowing your car around, a bottle Jack can be used to lift. JUST MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS USE A JACK STAND TO TAKE OFF PRESSURE FROM THE VEHICLE’S JACK/LIFT! Every Jack can fail, some are more likely than others. Bottle jacks usually don’t have as much surface for the cars to move around on so they can (and have to a friend of mine) slip off. Regular floor jacks can give out or slip from under the car. Scissor jacks can do the same, but so long as you throw a jack stand with two locking mechanisms under the vehicle and support it with the frame, you can safely be under the vehicle. For an emergency, a scissor Jack will do just fine, so long as you have a Jack stand holding the weight it should be ok, just don’t trust it, work quickly, and try to stay away from any places where the vehicle can crush you. Also, having a friend nearby just to be there in case anything happens is always a good idea. If worst case scenario all else fails, they can jack up the car, get you out, and call 911 to get you help. If they’re willing, they can also help with rags, tools, and other things so you don’t have to keep getting up and down.

@vonettawilliams3754 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the thorough guide. I changed my tire before using a different video and needed to do it again but this time the jack kept tilting once the tire wasn't bearing much weight. Your video was the first that popped up and showed how to line up at the strongest point. Now I know how to properly place the jack. Thanks again for your video

@MissEllieeXx 3 жыл бұрын

I literally have no knowledge on jacks and this video taught me everything I needed to know! thank you :)

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Eleanor Thanks for the feedback!

@dilloncochran3265 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely learn how to use a jack and have a spare tire, you'll thank yourself later when your're on the side of the road 100 miles from home. Below is what i carry in my vehicle at all times. 1. Spare Tire (full size or compact spare, your choice) 2. Tire Iron 3.Jack (of course) 4. Tire Air Compressor (plugs into car charger port where you plug your phone in and it turns on and can air up your tire, bought it at walmart for $15) 5. a Can of Fix-A-Flat (Because you may never know) 6. (optional) but you should also have your insurance agent provide you with road side assistance to where you can get a tow truck to your location if you have engine problems, it'll cost you like $5 extra on your monthly insurance bill but it is literally a lifesaver. (Unrelated but ALWAYS carry jumper cables, you also should look up how to jumpstart a cars dead battery on youtube) (Note that if you use a compact spare that you shouldn't drive more than 80-100 miles before taking your full size tire to a shop and having it repaired, spare is only meant for temporary use until you can get another full size tire or get you damaged one repaired.) Hope this helped anyone who was wondering!

@charc.7819 4 жыл бұрын

I always use mine at home with jack stand and all other precautions to include my floor jack if needed! I also use my battery operated impact !! Works great !!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Charles Clinton Thanks for checking us out!

@user-yv9xb2ks1g 2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks, I used this video to help replace my first flat tire. Partly thanks to your quick and simple vid, I got my spare tire on in no time and was able to not only get to work that day, but get the tire fixed same-day. Thanks my dude!

@draege626 4 жыл бұрын

Buy a small 2 1/2 ton floor jack. Save a limb or your life.

@agm3673 4 жыл бұрын

Angus DeLoin or a bottle jack

@jmj267 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah and I'll let that clunk around in my trunk. Again emergency not routine maintenance.

@Pinkielover 3 жыл бұрын

no need for large jack ,,,, just use a jack stand anytime after you raise the car... i only use a Scissor jack and 2 3 ton jackstands.... you need to use jackstands either way.... i Never change a tire even with just scissor jack... I always have a jack stand as back up

@LazyCrazyGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@Pinkielover so you want me carry 2 car jacks and a jack lift in my trunk for the one time out of the year or 5 years that I may have to change tire to spare tire???

@wesslaur527 2 жыл бұрын

@@LazyCrazyGuy or the every year you change your oil? Jack stands are really small, and so is a scissor jack that your car came with, and there is also a place to put it somewhere in your car. Imagine being a parent lol if you can't carry two tiny jack stands in your trunk you probably won't make it toting around backpacks and car seats either 😂

@KEVINBRIGHTSUN 3 жыл бұрын

Nice introduction and made it so easy, big thanks !

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+孙强 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@jeffmarquez9738 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much just double checking where to put my Jack other KZfaq videos doesn't show it clearly sometimes it's a simple things that many videos don't go over thank you so much

@jenb1350 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!!! Got me out of a tough situation! I appreciate this

@M100Spiral 2 жыл бұрын

My hydraulic jack needs to be serviced and bled or overhauled. I have one of these jacks next to my donut spare, and I did not know how to use it. Thank you, for showing me how to use it! I recently got a flat tire. I could not use the hydraulic jack and did not have the time to figure out the other jack. I, thank God, have an air compressor in the trunk of the car as well. I used that and headed to a Walmart and bought a tire. However, with all the road construction going on in this city, I still needed to know how to use the other jack, in case I got another flat before fixing the hydraulic jack!

@hyderedanessaremdan9263 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@aaliyahp6941 2 жыл бұрын

I messed up.. I drove my car over the ramps (oil change) and they were stuck under the car. Thank you so much! Life saver

@MrPete20tong Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. I've noted to align on sill but the lifting is done on the sub-frame.

@alphasiera1757 2 жыл бұрын

Just replaced my tire on a mitsubishi mriage. Placed my jack under the spring/suspension. Is that ok? It's just a lot harder since its hard to reach. But yours looks like easier. Thanks

@kpenn100 Жыл бұрын

Thx for video I just needed the basics to get to the job done and did

@Theboymichaels 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 💪🏻

@jaredshepard8581 Жыл бұрын

Very good video my guy. Slower is safer and people need to realize that.

@orlandosalim4766 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for your help I appreciate it

@charles67198 2 жыл бұрын

I was like 99 percent sure I had the right spot under my car but I wasn't 💯 because there's only one notch, not two. This was helpful.

@bryanlee5390 2 жыл бұрын

nice video! just wondering how to add a jack stand to the point since the point is occupied by the scissor jack?

@kriscooknick5392 4 жыл бұрын

So is this ok for patching a hole underneath your rocker panel

@Pantherforlife Жыл бұрын

Best block of instructions. Thanks for showing this. Yes I'm subscribed.

@James_m7 Жыл бұрын

Some scissor jack has a flat head contact surface like your first jack, but does not have a pinch weld channel, where are you supposed to put the jack then?

@betod3113 2 жыл бұрын

I like those jacks and the other ones.. I want to get a 3 ton sossor Jack much bigger and stronger thank god I know it's easy to use

@Kryptospotted 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice camera work here

@nylaxd1223 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS MAN!!!

@KingKatura 2 жыл бұрын

It woulda been cool if you showed where the one before the bottle jack went on the front. I always thought they go on the flat rod straight across.

@KiwiBrowne 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this was very helpful. Does the crank pole come with all the scissor jacks or do you have to purchase that separate?

@RayDoeksen 2 жыл бұрын

Comes with but you can use anything that fits

@s0bad Жыл бұрын

Can you use this for project work as long as using Jack stands to rest it on?

@Am3r1knu 6 ай бұрын

Be careful with the "diamond" type of scissor jacks to always leave the car in gear and put a rock on the wheels on the ground, to avoid rocking back/forth as they are unstable when the car is up and can topple over. With the "V" type of car jacks (the silver one in the video), apart from the chucks in front/back of the wheels also be careful to place the support leg slightly below the car than the top edge as these lift and "push" the car slightly towards its center and do not lift straight, like the "diamond" type ones. And the best rule for both types: if they appear to lift crooked, try reseating them and lift again. If they lift crooked again, throw them away as they are bent and the car can fall. Leaving this here, in case someone bothers to read through the comments.

@johnbrandt5092 2 жыл бұрын

How about a 2012 Impala? I put the jack in the back of the front wheel but I pulled off my bottom? Can you show a video that shows where a scissor jack goes on a 2012 impala in the front wheels

@Pinkielover 3 жыл бұрын

use any type of Jack to raise and lower the car... Always have a jackstand under the car While doing any work on the car and even just changing the tire

@henrybyrd5402 2 жыл бұрын

Not good advice. Some scissor jacks have slots that are so deep that they fail to properly support a car with shallow jacking points and can damage the bodywork or plastic trims.

@ARCSTREAMS 3 жыл бұрын

i am thinking of making an attachment bit to a power tool that will be a female fit to that octagon knob on the jack so i can jack it much faster and without labor specially in bad weather emergencies,just keep the power tool fully charged in the trunk

@EzMDr 3 жыл бұрын

How long is too long? Can I use this to remove the tire and change the oil pressure sensor?

@msjadeli 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your video was helpful. I needed to see how you cranked it. I couldn't figure it out.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+msjadeli Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

@pm3262 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jonathon6933 Жыл бұрын

awesome, thanks

@jameskerry3826 10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@virgilrobertsjr7870 Жыл бұрын

Thank You!!!

@TyzFix 2 жыл бұрын

for small cars, these jacks work very well. those trolley jacks are heavy and hard to move around.

@alldatt8852 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy the tool you used to lift it I lost mines

@RS_Edm 9 ай бұрын

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

@vicpetrishak1077 Жыл бұрын

The first scissor jack is quality made . It is flat steel with cut gear cogs . Cheap jacks are pressed sheet metal and cheaply formed gear cogs . Do not use impact wrenches on these . I use my to lift truck cabs to replace leaking cab air springs .

@hakimzin2850 3 ай бұрын

Wow thank you sir, you jusr save my time to open the car jack at toyota camry 2015 hybrid version😂

@SlightReturn666 2 жыл бұрын

I have used scissor jacks for years to work on cars. They are nice and light, and work fine even with big vehicles. Just use jackstands duhhhh

@Blackbelt1445 2 жыл бұрын

@jcwrightson 3 жыл бұрын

How do I put my car on jack stands if I have to use the jack point to jack it up?

@abelmartinez4593 3 жыл бұрын

I use the axle

@Weaver_Games 2 жыл бұрын

This is my exact question. A lot of the Korean unibodies the manuals state ONLY the pinch welds should be used to lift the car. But if the jack is on the pinch weld you can't just indiana jones a jack stand into it.

@justclips6900 3 жыл бұрын

What is that “Tool” actually called because i need it?

@tommyculver5004 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I used it for an emergency. It fell over 3 times then broke, and now my car is just sitting there. Never using one ever again. Now imma call it the poor mans jack.

@alldatt8852 Жыл бұрын

The poor man who didn’t know how to use the jack

@VMX-pc2ye Жыл бұрын

the first jack that u use to lift the car what ton is that jack

@ARCSTREAMS 3 жыл бұрын

parking break you mean emergency brakes right? is this scissor jack not safe or reliable to be using for a brake job?

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+ARCSTREAMS Thanks for checking us out! A scissor jack is not a reliable or safe tool to use while replacing the brakes. The scissor jack should mostly be used for tire emergencies.

@jackgahan149 4 жыл бұрын

COOL!!!!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Jack Gahan Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@chrisbreezy-ryanbarbosa4320 Жыл бұрын

Ya know theres just things that I have to re-learn every once in awhile cuz i almost never do them. 1. How to tie a tie 2. How to jump start a dead battery 3. How to Jack up a car.

@Prime0025 2 ай бұрын

If you're setting the jack between the two tabs on the side to lift the vehicle where would you put the jack stands on the side?

@HitTank47 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. You saved my day!

@devar2088 3 жыл бұрын

I remember being stupid and using this upside down. Dumb luck that it didn't fail me

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Yanki Chaser Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@londonjohnson-dean5560 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use it to change my O2 censor

@Riotss 3 жыл бұрын

Only want to use this to change my tires

@FroztiProductions 4 жыл бұрын

Am I fine if I lower the car onto jack stands while doing projects?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+FroztiProductions Thanks for watching! Yes you will want to rest the car on jack stands if you are doing any kind of repair! You don't want the vehicle resting on a scissor jack too long, this is just for quick things like changing a spare tire.

@nuggetman1780 3 жыл бұрын

@@1AAuto where do I put the jackstand if the scissor jack is there

@expansioniskeyrn 4 ай бұрын

What brand of scissors jack is that?

@lalalandfam 3 жыл бұрын

What about using this for changing winter/summer tires? Not an emergency, but would it be appropriate ?? If not, what would you recommend?

@gualo21 3 жыл бұрын

I came here to see if I should buy a floor jack to have in my trunk. I think these are good enough to get you out of an emergency and if you want to keep your trunk with more space. For anything that you can do in your house you can have a floor jack there and use that one.

@AMC-eq3jr 3 жыл бұрын

I always carry a square 3/4 piece of plywood in case the ground is a little soft. The jack goes on top of the plywood.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Cape Fear Thanks for the tip!

@danielt3419 3 жыл бұрын

is it okay to use this when im changing my oil?

@ynonser5804 3 жыл бұрын

no. only to jack up the car to the desire height, then put the jack stands under the car.

@hjer731 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely not. Asking to die

@tinifutribe3274 Жыл бұрын

I’m literally changing my tire as we speak 😑 but very helpful ty

@lurzxe3634 Жыл бұрын

Can you put it on the frame ?

@VervemontK 2 ай бұрын

What's that tool called?

@asadb1990 3 жыл бұрын

how do you use scissor jack with jack stand

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Phantom Warrior Thanks for watching! Scissor jacks are really only meant to be used in emergency situations. If need be you will want to use the scissor jack to lift the vehicle, and then put in your jack stands to support it to perform repairs. Depending on how high the vehicle needs to be it might not give you enough lift.

@asadb1990 3 жыл бұрын

@@1AAuto i would really only be doing basics like oil change, brakes, etc. i just want something supplemental to the support vehicle. i live in an apartment so don't have the space to store a hydraulic Jack.

@Asad-2166 Жыл бұрын

You should show the location of all the Jack's!

@1AAuto Жыл бұрын

+I C U _ I 4 C U Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.

@vicpetrishak1077 Жыл бұрын

The silver one is the quality one .

@borinvlogs Ай бұрын

you can use adaptor with impact drill. so much faster

@1AAuto Ай бұрын

+@borinvlogs Thanks for the feedback!

@borinvlogs Ай бұрын

can i use this for tesla?

@agm3673 4 жыл бұрын

1st step: throw it in the trash

@nickr3441 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, never use unless you have to. Could kill you

@yaboidustin2447 4 жыл бұрын

@@nickr3441 I use the one in my trunk to get the car on ramps asap

@tommyculver5004 3 жыл бұрын

Mine just feel over 3 times, then the handle broke. Never using one ever again.

@ssessie 3 жыл бұрын

@@tommyculver5004 stop lying

@johnsuarez1404 4 ай бұрын

Can i lift my car with a scissor jack and then use a jack stand

@roggersmutugi9862 2 жыл бұрын

NB:1.25X

@galehess6676 Жыл бұрын

carry a block of wood or jack stand in your car, too, this is only half the equation, and some scissor jacks are flimsy, so don't put any part of your body under the car, and i turn it so the jack is out so you can stay back from the car, not in line with the car, so if the car falls, so what, just jack it up again. people often die under cars, don't go under unless it's on stands that are on flat concrete, and the car wheels are chocked and the ebrake on and a friend is around to call 911 when your arm is pinned and you can't reach your phone so you don't bleed to death.. . etc. you can do it, just don't be too ignorant of gravity or physics or nowadays, electricity. good luck

@KRAT0S_son_of_zeus 2 ай бұрын

Why only for emergency use?

@Aye_a4 Жыл бұрын

Here because there’s 3 GROWN men around me and NONE of them KNOW how to CHANGE a tire

@dgchvz Жыл бұрын

How to change a tire video didn’t show me how to use the jack

@freddyabreu3931 2 ай бұрын

I already knew, just wanted to learn it in English.

@mile8083 2 жыл бұрын

Here because my dad bought a car even he has no odea how to drive or change tires.

@greyfiasama4211 2 жыл бұрын

Ironically I use scissor jacks as my main jack with jack stands to hold it up H jacks are dog shit

@Mr11ESSE111 2 жыл бұрын

why they call it Jack and not John or Billy or Wayne

@amberleigh1989 22 күн бұрын

Here because my dad did teach me , but I am an idiot 😂

@samquinn6427 8 ай бұрын

Good god man, just pay $100 at Harbor Freight for a 1.5 ton floor jack.

@alecphantgaming Жыл бұрын

Here because my dad taught me but I forgot

@Try2-Imagine 6 ай бұрын

Safer than what? You said this way is safer. Safer than what, exactly?

@WavyPsychonaut1991 Жыл бұрын

Here because I didn't care fix cars lol

@hbeezey 11 ай бұрын

3:57 that is not exactly the same as a scissor jack, tf even is that.

@johnnykemble168 8 ай бұрын

Here because my dad didn't teach me also.

@kingmidasvlogs9663 Жыл бұрын

My sisters boyfriend can’t do it and there far away, gotta send it to them, hbu

@piyushrajput3907 Жыл бұрын

I can vouch 99.9% ppl use it incorrectly ✋

@Jessicatt88 6 ай бұрын

Well my tool does nothing

@animeboy93 2 жыл бұрын

That second jack looks worse than the scissor jack to be honest

@SiXiam Жыл бұрын

I hate scissor jacks so much.

@FrankHuNT90 9 ай бұрын

Here because I didn’t have a dad

@1AAuto 9 ай бұрын

+Frank HuNT LOL... Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@GoodChucky 3 ай бұрын

I was never taught so now I'm here...feeling ashamed

@1AAuto 3 ай бұрын

+@GoodChucky Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c