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Old January 27th 08, 01:02 AM posted to alt.home.repair, misc.consumers.house, rec.autos.misc,rec.autos.tech
Eric9822
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Default Automotive floor jacks - bottle or floor jack

On Jan 26, 2:56*pm, "Walter Cohen" > wrote:
> I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a
> flat in my garage or driveway. *The crappy standard equipment jacks that
> come in a car I just don't trust.
>
> What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the
> corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? *I
> want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm
> working on the car. *I know I need to also get some jack stands for safety.
>
> Thanks.
> Walter


Floor Jack. And if you are going to get under the vehicle ALWAYS use
jack stands.
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