2 questions on DIY oil change - Toyota Yaris Forums

10-07-2014, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

According to Toyota, the correct placement of a jack for lifting the front or rear of the car is:

If you are using a lift or are supporting the car with jackstands, then the correct lifting point is at the pinch welds at the edges (where the OEM jack would lift from). The unibody boxes are not designed to support the car for lifting.

Why does the diagram suggest lifting from the rear axle? I find that safer than the designated point which seems a lot less secure..

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