To safely lift a car for maintenance, you must follow these steps:

Make sure the car is in a safe and level place.

Apply the emergency brake and place the brake bars on the front or rear wheels.

Use the car jack to raise the car to a suitable height for working underneath.

Place the vehicle's supports under their designated support points.

Make sure the vehicle is securely supported before working under it.

Here are some additional tips for jacking your car safely:

Use a car jack appropriate for the weight of the car.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for jacking up the vehicle.

Do not raise the vehicle higher than the recommended height.

Do not leave the vehicle raised unattended.

Here's a step-by-step guide to safely jacking your car:

Step 1: Make sure the car is in a safe and level place.

Find a flat, unobstructed place to jack the car. The ground must be firm and have a flat surface. Avoid jacking the car on soft or uneven ground, as this could cause the car to fall.

Step 2: Apply the emergency brake and place the brake bars on the front or rear wheels.

Applying the emergency brake helps prevent the vehicle from skidding while it is jacked. Placing brake bars on the wheels also helps hold the car in place.

Step 3: Use the car jack to raise the car to a suitable height to work underneath.

Place the car jack under the car at a designated support point. These points are usually located near the wheels. Slowly raise the car using the car jack until you reach a suitable height to work underneath.

Step 4: Place the vehicle supports under their designated support points.

Once the vehicle is raised to a suitable height, place the vehicle's supports under their designated support points. Vehicle struts help hold the vehicle in place while you are working underneath.

Step 5: Make sure the vehicle is securely supported before working under it.

Before working under the vehicle, make sure it is securely supported. You can check this by trying to move the car. If you cannot move the vehicle, it is securely supported.

Safety tips

Here are some additional tips for jacking your car safely:

Use a car jack appropriate for the weight of the car.

Follow the manufacturer's instructions for jacking up the vehicle.

Do not raise the vehicle higher than the recommended height.

Do not leave the vehicle raised unattended.

And for your stared now

To inspect, maintain, and change the engine oil and filter in a good and safe way, follow these steps:

**Inspecting the oil**

1. Park your car on level ground and turn off the engine.

2. Wait at least 15 minutes for the engine to cool down.

3. Open the hood and locate the oil dipstick.

4. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a paper towel.

5. Reinsert the dipstick and pull it out again.

6. Check the oil level on the dipstick. The oil level should be between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks.

7. Inspect the oil for color and consistency. The oil should be a light brown color and have a smooth consistency. If the oil is black or sludgy, it is time to change it.

**Maintaining the oil**

If the oil level is low, add enough oil to bring it up to the "FULL" mark. Be sure to use the correct type of oil for your car. You can find this information in your car's owner's manual.

**Changing the oil and filter**

1. Park your car on level ground and turn off the engine.

2. Place a drain pan under the oil drain plug, which is located on the bottom of the oil pan.

3. Use a wrench or socket to loosen the drain plug.

4. Allow the oil to drain into the drain pan.

5. Once the oil has drained, replace the drain plug and tighten it with a wrench or socket.

6. Remove the old oil filter.

7. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the gasket of the new oil filter.

8. Screw on the new oil filter by hand until it is snug.

9. Remove the oil filler cap and add new oil to the engine.

10. Replace the oil filler cap.

11. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.

12. Check the oil level again and add more oil if necessary.

**Safety tips**

* Be careful not to overfill the engine with oil. Overfilling the engine can damage the engine.

* Do not dispose of used oil in the trash. Used oil can contaminate the environment. Take used oil to a recycling center or auto parts store.

* When changing the oil filter, be careful not to overtighten it. Overtightening the oil filter can damage the engine.

Wish you a good day

Zerouki Abdelkader

Learn how to do oil And engine filters yourself