Oil change, Jack stands or ramps with diffuser?

Originally Posted by spearfish25 Alright, so just to be sure though...it's safe to work under a car supported by just two jack stands in the front (rear wheels on the

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Alright, so just to be sure though...it's safe to work under a car supported by just two jack stands in the front (rear wheels on the ground)? Or do I need to get it off the ground with four?

Pull the e-brake, make sure the car is in 1st gear, and for bonus points, chalk at least one rear wheel. You will be fine. What you do NOT want to do, is have any side of the car supported by nothing more than the jack itself.

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