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Motor 1
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
'Sometimes That Stand Will Tilt:' Veteran Mechanic Says You're Using Jack Stands Incorrectly. Then He Shows How to Do It Right
A veteran mechanic uploaded a PSA to show people how to use a jack stand properly when changing a tire. According to him, most people use it incorrectly, which can lead to major accidents. The TikTok account for My Mobile Mechanic ( @mymobilemechanic978 ) claims that they posted this tip on the social media platform a year ago. Since then, he says it's gained so much popularity that a number of other creators have uploaded videos about the same trick. In his viral post, My Mobile Mechanic shows how to properly keep yourself safe while jacking up your car. He also explains why it's an important extra step to take. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . 'If you've ever had a jack lose pressure and you witness the car drop on a stand, sometimes that stand will tilt, slide, move, etc. And then it's coming down and killing you,' he says. The mechanic places the jack stand under the jack itself and demonstrates how effective the stand is at keeping the jack in place. He explains, 'With the weight of the vehicle pressing down, this stand can never tip, move, slide. It's locked in place, meaning you're gonna live.' The mechanic then removes the jack stand. 'If you have this on a pinch weld, the weight of the vehicle drops, crushes the pinch weld, tips, moves. That's it. You're done,' he says. 'Dangerous and Improper' My Mobile Mechanic's post received over 798,000 views. But his advice was met with some skepticism from a number of people who believe that he is using jack stands incorrectly. Trending Now 'What Vehicle Is It?': Man Shows How AutoZone Workers React When You Ask For Custom Parts 'I Got Scammed:' Man Buys Volkswagen From Italy. Then He Sees the Sticker Over the Check Engine Light 'This is definitely NOT the way to do it. Jack the car up, put the stand under the car, lower the car onto the stand. You can leave the jack in or take it out. The most important thing is most or all of the car's weight should be on the stand,' one person said. 'What you are telling people to do is actually dangerous and improper use of the equipment,' argued another. 'If this is how the guy uses jack stands, I shudder to think how he uses other tools,' a third commented. One fan of the mechanic added, 'Guys, this man is correct most of the time but on this let's all agree [he is] not.' What Is the Right Way? When attempting to perform any repair that requires reaching under the car, it is essential to know the correct way to use a car jack. This prevents the car from falling and possibly crushing the person underneath the car. Home Depot recommends the following for anyone trying to use a car jack. 'First and foremost, never use the jack to hold the car in place while you are under it. Use only jack stands that are properly rated for the weight of your vehicle,' the home improvement retailer states. To begin with, ensure the car is parked on level ground. If it must be on an incline, park close to the curb and turn the tires inward. Then, secure the downside wheels with wheel wedges or bricks to prevent the vehicle from accidentally rolling. Also, make sure that the car is in park and the emergency brake is engaged. Before using any jacks or jack stands, make sure they have an adequate weight capacity for the car. The owner's manual can help determine the best placement of the jack. The jack stand can be positioned under the car frame at a reinforced point or 'pinch weld.' Only lower the car to rest on the jack stand once it is locked in place. Then remove the jack and push the car gently to ensure it is securely on the jack stand. Home Depot notes that for safety, 'never use a car jack on dirt or grass when changing a tire or making repairs. If needed, use car jack accessories such as stabilizer pads to ensure the jack is secure.' Motor1 has reached out to My Mobile Mechanic via Instagram and TikTok direct message. We'll be sure to update this if he responds. More From Motor1 'Any Car I've Ever Owned:' Mechanics Reveal Which Cars 'Look Fast' But Actually Aren't 'That's One Way to Get a Free Rental:' Mechanic Calls Out Customers Who Get Their Car Serviced Just Before a Road Trip 'I Guess if It Works, It Works:' Mechanic of 23 Years Works on Ford Ranger. He's Never Seen Something Like This 'How to Get 100 MPG In Any Vehicle:' Mechanic Starts a Toyota Yaris. Then He Pops the Hood Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
1 killed after being struck by semi while changing tire on shoulder of I-80 in Poweshiek County
POWESHIEK COUNTY, Iowa — A North Carolina man was killed after he was struck by a semi while he was changing a tire on a semi-trailer on the shoulder of Interstate 80. 1 in custody following evacuation of EMC Events Center downtown According to the Iowa State Patrol, at around 7 a.m. Thursday a semi hauling a section of a wind turbine eastbound on I-80 experienced a tire issue and pulled over near the 184-mile marker near Grinnell. The driver of the semi's pilot vehicle, identified as 55-year-old Brenton Fergia from North Carolina, also pulled over and parked his vehicle behind the semi-trailer. The ISP said that Fergia got out of his vehicle and began to work on changing the semi's problem tire when another eastbound semi crashed into the pilot vehicle, which subsequently struck Fergia. According to a crash report, Fergia was transported to a hospital but later died from his injuries. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, the ISP said. Iowa News: 1 killed after being struck by semi while changing tire on shoulder of I-80 in Poweshiek County Extreme heat builds in this weekend Three more measles cases confirmed in eastern Iowa WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, June 19th Iowa State Fair announces 'animated' butter cow companion sculpture Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Father of 4 Killed, Fiancée Seriously Injured by Allegedly Impaired Driver While Changing Flat Tire: 'A Really Sad Situation'
A man was killed and his fiancée was seriously injured after an impaired driver struck them on the side of the highway as they were changing a flat tire, according to police Christopher Hammonds, 39, and his fiancée Lisa had pulled over on the side of Highway 29 in North Carolina on May 9 when 25-year-old Robert Lynn Faison Jr. allegedly struck them after his car drifted onto the shoulder Faison is facing five charges including driving while impaired and felony death by vehicleOne man is dead and a woman is seriously injured after an allegedly impaired driver hit them while they were changing a flat tire on the side of a highway. According to local North Carolina outlets FOX 8, WXII and WFMY, 39-year-old Christopher Hammonds and his fiancée Lisa had pulled over on the side of Highway 29 in Greensboro at around 12:30 a.m. local time on Friday, May 9, to change a flat tire when they were struck by a car that drifted onto the shoulder. Police told the outlets that 25-year-old driver Robert Lynn Faison Jr. was impaired when he struck Hammonds and his fiancée's Jeep Grand Cherokee. The couple had pulled onto the shoulder of the northbound lane and turned on their hazards when Faison allegedly hit them as he was driving north. "They were doing just a simple tire blowout. They were fixing it, and a drunk driver swerved over and hit them on the side of the highway," Connie Anderson, Hammonds' sister, told WFMY. According to the outlets, Hammonds, a father of four, was pronounced dead, and Lisa — whose last name was not given — was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Faison was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and police told the outlets that he is now facing five different charges: driving while impaired, failing to maintain lane control, failing to reduce speed to avoid a collision, felony "serious injury by vehicle" and felony "death by vehicle." The local public school district, Guilford County Schools, told FOX 8 that the accused driver is a high school science teacher. Speaking with the local outlets, Hammonds' relatives opened up about just how much his loss is impacting their family. They also shared that Lisa had recently completed breast cancer treatments at the time of the crash. "She's got many broken bones, collapsed lungs, lacerations to body parts, internally, it's just a really sad situation," Anderson told WFMY. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Anderson also said that Hammonds' children are missing him deeply, especially as his daughter Tiffany prepares to graduate in the coming months. "[Hammonds] is not gonna be here to be able to watch his daughter here, who's fixing to walk across the stage [at her graduation]," she said. "He's got another one that's gonna be walking across the stage next year, [and he won't] even know what it feels like to be a grandfather." "His hug is definitely different like no other man, and I'm not gonna get that anymore or get to hear his voice," his daughter Tiffany added to WFMY. A GoFundMe established to help Anderson pay for Hammonds' funeral expenses has raised nearly $1,000 as of Sunday, May 11, while another GoFundMe established to support Lisa during her recovery process, which will include physical rehabilitation, has raised more than $2,000 of its $10,000 goal. Speaking to WFMY, Anderson pleaded for impaired drivers to think about incidents like these before getting behind the wheel. "Drinking and driving, please, for the world out there, think twice," she said. "In an incident like this, it took the life of someone and seriously injured another." Read the original article on People
