[bradleysst]

I want to change the oil in my st . and would like to know the best way to jack up the car and where to put the jack stands so I dont mess something up . thanx in advance for your help

 

[elyk864]

If you look on the under side of the rocker panels on the side of the car you will see two little triangles point to the pinch weld where you will want to jack it up by. I'll update if I can google a pic for you.

Also read this http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-guides/1021-how-focus-st-oil-change-tutorial-8.html

 

[bradleysst]

thanx , where do I put the jack stands . would it be ok to put them under the front arms ?????

 

[danmad32]

thanx , where do I put the jack stands . would it be ok to put them under the front arms ?????

That's where I always put my stands (at the pivot point for the arm on the chassis). http://www.focusst.org/forum/focus-st-discussions/6361-best-place-jack-stands-3.html#post710305

 

[bradleysst]

thank you for the help

 

[bjg13190]

Hit it with an axe

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[909cobra]

buy cheap hockey puck. cut slit down the middle and place on pinch weld and jack using floor jack.

 

[fordjacka]

I have had the same question and through experience have found that the pinch welds at the stock jacking locations are good as they keep the jack out of your way. The front control arms are good points to get the car raised so you can put jack stands under the pinch welds, but don't depend on them alone. The front subframe center below the motor mount is a good place to get the whole front up at one time. The center of the rear subframe is a good point to get the rear up at one time. A couple low profile aluminum floor jacks are invaluable. A set of ramps that you can slip under the tires after jacking up the front or rear helps to speed things up if you're not going to pull the wheels. I'd love to have a lift in my garage, jacking the car up and getting it supported safely can take a while. You don't want to be under the car if it somehow falls off the stands, your head would probably crack like an eggshell. Never depend on one jack or stand to keep the car from crushing you if it falls. I use the hydraulic jack as a backup and then a ramp or spare tire/wheel as a failsafe.

 

[Blackula]

Just found these: http://shop.jackpointjackstands.com/Jackpoint-Jackstands-Matte-Finish-with-Block-Pads-JSBPMF.htm

Back ordered and pricey but this is how it works:
http://jackpointjackstands.com/site...ckpointjackstands.com/Home_It_Works.html#2858

 

[jjc034]

buy cheap hockey puck. cut slit down the middle and place on pinch weld and jack using floor jack.

Best thing i have ever done. Did pucks for the jack stands and Jack

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[blanchimont]

you can also put a jack under the front subframe and then rest the jack stands on the pivot points - the subframe is huge and there is plenty of area there to put a jack using a hockey puck or a wooden plate to then raise it up.