"z4869375" > wrote in message
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> I bought a hydraulic trolley jack and a couple of jack stands. Can I
> jack up the car anywhere along the edge or must I use the jack points
> near the front and rear wheels/fenders?
> Ultimately I want to do my own oil changes, so I need to jack up the
> car, then place the jack stands underneath.

Use a one foot 2x4 or 4x4 as a support if you jack the center. Some
cars can be heavier so avoid bending the frame. Ramps can waste
storage space and unsightly compared to the bottle jack

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Burt