As a car enthusiast or a cost-conscious driver, learning DIY car maintenance can save you money and give you a better understanding of your vehicle. To perform these tasks, you need reliable equipment like ProLift's jacks and jack stands. In this guide, we'll walk you through some basic DIY car maintenance tasks made easy with ProLift products.
The Importance of Reliable Equipment: Properly maintaining your car requires high-quality equipment. ProLift offers a range of durable, easy-to-use jacks and jack stands designed for the DIY mechanic, ensuring your safety and your vehicle's protection.
Basic DIY Car Maintenance Tasks:
A. Changing Tires To change a tire, use a ProLift jack to lift your car off the ground safely. Place a ProLift jack stand under the vehicle to provide additional stability. Remove the lug nuts and replace the tire. Ensure the lug nuts are tightened correctly before lowering the vehicle.
B. Checking Brakes Lift the car using a ProLift jack and secure it with jack stands. Remove the tire to access the brake components. Inspect the brake pads for wear, and replace them if necessary. Check the brake rotors and calipers for any damage or signs of excessive wear.
C. Oil and Filter Changes Lift your car with a ProLift jack and place jack stands for stability. Locate the oil drain plug and remove it to drain the old oil. Replace the oil filter and reinstall the drain plug. Fill the engine with the appropriate type and amount of new oil.
Safety Tips for Using Jacks and Jack Stands:
- Always use jacks and jack stands on a level surface.
- Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
- Use wheel chocks to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
- Follow the manufacturer's guidelines for proper lifting points.
With ProLift jacks and jack stands, you can perform DIY car maintenance tasks safely and confidently. Invest in high-quality equipment to save money and better understand your vehicle.