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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Mar 5, 2011 11:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse What caused YOU to jack up your vehicle most recently? Flat tire / blow out Tire rotation or change Oil change Other repair/maintenance work Other reason I have never jacked up my vehicle Not applicable / no vehicle Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What caused YOU to jack up your vehicle most recently?
Flat tire / blow out
Tire rotation or change
Oil change
Other repair/maintenance work
Other reason
I have never jacked up my vehicle
Not applicable / no vehicle

Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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BenGast Sophomore Author Boise Posts:129 Points:223,955 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 11:04:02 AM Ignore BenGast Report Abuse I last jacked up my car for an oil change. It gives me a chance to check various items while I'm under it. Also I can use synthetic oil and do it myself for what a lot of people pay for a regular change. I think the synthetic has good cold weather starting and wear benefits.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,637 Points:2,204,430 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 10:20:28 AM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse I have never jacked up my vehicle
lancer1991 Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:6 Points:16,055 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 10:07:26 AM Ignore lancer1991 Report Abuse Oil change
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,016 Points:2,706,780 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 10:03:18 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse flat tire
WisJohnson Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:4,802 Points:157,895 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 9:48:47 AM Ignore WisJohnson Report Abuse My vehicle showed up after a long weekend in Vegas recently with a new paint job and a few other new baubles. And a bad attitude. After taking a few snide and condescending remarks I'd had enough. I pulled out my shotgun and relieved it of its new stash of wealth and kicked the rear trunk to remind it who was still boss.
AcuraTSX Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,504 Points:2,184,080 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 9:22:41 AM Ignore AcuraTSX Report Abuse To put lift springs in my truck.
NomadRN Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:1 Points:1,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 8:37:54 AM Ignore NomadRN Report Abuse I haven't jacked up my own car for years. I use AAA for emergencies and a mechanic for oil and tire changes.
ushkii Sophomore Author Salt Lake City Posts:181 Points:215,075 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 8:15:01 AM Ignore ushkii Report Abuse I have a big floor jack and use it regularly, if not my vehicle it is some ones else's.
RJ35126 All-Star Author Birmingham Posts:654 Points:1,199,840 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 8:04:29 AM Ignore RJ35126 Report Abuse flat
RJ35126 All-Star Author Birmingham Posts:654 Points:1,199,840 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 8:03:46 AM Ignore RJ35126 Report Abuse flat
Phildog Champion Author Akron Posts:10,600 Points:917,745 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 7:39:52 AM Ignore Phildog Report Abuse with tire rotations free with tire purchase or an oil change, I don't understand why 12% DIY rotations
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,411 Points:1,811,260 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 7:02:05 AM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Do you know where your Jack is?
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 7:00:06 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Tire rotation or change.
broken80530 Champion Author Denver Posts:3,156 Points:734,450 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 6:59:24 AM Ignore broken80530 Report Abuse Must be old age. I can't remember the last time I jacked up any of my cars. I raised the tire off the ground on the motor home in 09 so the roadside service guy could change a tire. Does that count?
325xi Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:3,257 Points:732,995 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 5:03:47 AM Ignore 325xi Report Abuse Right rear blow-out about a month ago. Tire store wanted to sell me 'road hazard' protection on the replacement tire. Couldn't understand why I'd pass up such a bargain. Well, it was only my second blow-out in over 40 years of driving. At that rate, the tire would be long worn out before its turn came up again.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,099 Points:2,552,955 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 4:57:47 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I have never jacked up my vehicle
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,764 Points:1,812,735 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 4:31:38 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Flat tire.
TigerRose Champion Author Illinois Posts:14,901 Points:2,826,550 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 10, 2011 3:19:46 AM Ignore TigerRose Report Abuse Fortunately I haven't had to jack up my 2002 Chevy MonteCarlo SS since I first bought it back in 2003. The last time I used the jack was for my 1984 Buick Regal, years ago, when it got a flat.
Nicanite Champion Author Flint Posts:4,935 Points:989,920 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 11:27:20 PM Ignore Nicanite Report Abuse Change my brake pads and rotated my tires.
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,906 Points:2,368,635 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 9:58:01 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse about two years ago. (flat )
cuzzfl Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,366 Points:654,055 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 9:42:22 PM Ignore cuzzfl Report Abuse I used to change my own oil way back when, about 30 years ago. But now that I'm a little older, I have found an auto shop that changes the oil and filter and checks most everything for about $15. So it sure wouldn't be worth my trouble to try to do it myself. And if I get a flat, I call AAA.
SW107 Rookie Author Rochester Posts:9 Points:273,980 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 9:18:10 PM Ignore SW107 Report Abuse I last jacked up my car 3 1/2 yrs ago to change my oil. Never since and never again. The dealer's price for oil/filter change is about $3 more than I paid at an auto parts place for the oil and filter, and with the filter underneath behind a protective panel.... As I said, never again.
wharris3 Veteran Author Detroit Posts:362 Points:180,100 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 9:15:58 PM Ignore wharris3 Report Abuse I haven't used a jack for yearrrrrs. I use ramps.
seabeemichael Rookie Author Mississippi Posts:6 Points:4,670 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 9:04:23 PM Ignore seabeemichael Report Abuse I had to rotate my tires.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,637 Points:2,204,430 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 7:17:51 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse I have never jacked up my vehicle
Romashka Rookie Author Seattle Posts:22 Points:109,095 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 6:23:57 PM Ignore Romashka Report Abuse I don't think I could )
Cadker Champion Author Chattanooga Posts:4,479 Points:161,310 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 6:22:33 PM Ignore Cadker Report Abuse My car was givin' me lip all day. I finally had enough and pulled my gun and asked it if it had anything else to say. No problems after that.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,411 Points:1,811,260 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 5:49:46 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Wanted to see what was underneath!
mrmagoo69 Rookie Author Vancouver Posts:1 Points:94,420 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 5:40:16 PM Ignore mrmagoo69 Report Abuse Can't close driver's door. Needs hinge and clasp.
KCK8 Champion Author Kansas Posts:6,565 Points:219,225 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 5:32:14 PM Ignore KCK8 Report Abuse I didn't. Somebody with a gun jacked my car and left me my the side of the road.
pulpwood Champion Author Mississippi Posts:7,379 Points:1,860,455 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 5:26:03 PM Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse oil change.
BIGDADDY21OH Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:1 Points:220 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 5:10:31 PM Ignore BIGDADDY21OH Report Abuse simple valve stem leak, probably from a pothole. just remove tire, and lay down, and spray water, or whatever fluid you may have , to see if air is leaking out, around the rim, and valve stem, simple test.
liuhlnmsu Rookie Author New Mexico Posts:4 Points:405 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 3:45:55 PM Ignore liuhlnmsu Report Abuse starter broken and oil changed.
appanat Rookie Author Tampa Posts:1 Points:420 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 2:02:05 PM Ignore appanat Report Abuse semi annual tire rotation, changing from summer to winter tires
rayk Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,106 Points:1,245,080 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 12:44:42 PM Ignore rayk Report Abuse flat tire
Ducati0927 Rookie Author Florida Posts:2 Points:58,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 12:36:57 PM Ignore Ducati0927 Report Abuse Flat tire
lnthomp Sophomore Author Midland Odessa Posts:107 Points:805,725 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 12:13:54 PM Ignore lnthomp Report Abuse Flat tire (leaky valve stem) @oobloob: "a nervous tic" !!! :-D
NogasSC Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:35 Points:22,350 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 12:13:19 PM Ignore NogasSC Report Abuse rotate tires
hobofinds Rookie Author Tucson Posts:51 Points:16,620 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 10:54:46 AM Ignore hobofinds Report Abuse flat tire
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,723 Points:2,473,565 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 9:00:51 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Tire rotation or change.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,016 Points:2,706,780 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 8:39:14 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse flat tire
oobloob Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,507 Points:1,450,660 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 8:32:15 AM Ignore oobloob Report Abuse A nervous tic.
ghmortensen Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,999 Points:1,671,505 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 8:16:15 AM Ignore ghmortensen Report Abuse I haven't had to jack up my car in quite a while, but the last time was because of a flat tire.
BlueThunder69 Rookie Author Arizona Posts:3 Points:42,110 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 7:57:04 AM Ignore BlueThunder69 Report Abuse Allowing my daughter to drive it...totalled
DNRSVP Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:6,462 Points:705,675 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 6:30:56 AM Ignore DNRSVP Report Abuse Was checking ball joints on daughter's new car, making sure they will pass inspection. (They were in great shape.)
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,705 Points:2,381,995 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 5:35:57 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse some kinda maintenance or repair.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,561 Points:2,719,725 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 5:13:01 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Too many years ago to remember.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,099 Points:2,552,955 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 5:01:23 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I have never jacked up my vehicle
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,764 Points:1,812,735 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 3:59:35 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse Flat tire.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:9,041 Points:1,756,775 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 1:21:50 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Brake job.
g747 Champion Author Mobile Posts:4,551 Points:935,620 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2011 12:16:50 AM Ignore g747 Report Abuse Full Maintenance Inspection.