Jacking from the jack pad under the engine
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I'm new to the BMW world with a 2004 525i. I noticed the jack pad under the engine. Can a normal floor jack reach this jack pad or do I need a long reach jack? The small (cheap) floor jack I have is showing its age and I'm looking to invest in a more professional quality floor jack. I've taken some measurements and it appears to be real close if a typical floor jack will reach the pad and still have enough room to activate the jack handle.
I would like to be able to jack the car up from here and then place the jack stands under the jack pads just behind the front wheels.
I would like to be able to jack the car up from here and then place the jack stands under the jack pads just behind the front wheels.
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I use that under-engine jack pad occasionally. I must drive my front wheels onto 2-inch thick pieces of wood to fit my jack under. I also use a solid hockey puck between the jack pad and the floor jack saddle. Definitely use jack stands as well.
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If you use a trolley jack on that pad there is a slight risk of the radius effect of the jack arm pulling it off the pad, especially if you use a block of wood.
I find it safer to jack under the side jacking points then put a bottle jack under the central point so I can swap the trolley jacks for axle stands. A bit of a process but I have read of a couple of people having a trolley jack slip off that front central pad.
I find it safer to jack under the side jacking points then put a bottle jack under the central point so I can swap the trolley jacks for axle stands. A bit of a process but I have read of a couple of people having a trolley jack slip off that front central pad.
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i was able to get a regular floor jack under the jack pad when i changed my oil. i didn't use a block of wood/hockey puck, though, since the pad is rubber anyways. i would suggest them if you're using the side jack points, however.
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personally, i just remove the cup from my floor jack, and just use the flat part where the cup sits on. just make sure to do this on a smooth floor and make sure your jack wheels roll as you lift.
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or just get one of this from Harbor Freight. I'm planning to get this along with the low profile jack so I can work on my car this coming weekend when all the parts are here.
http://www.harborfreight.com/floor-j...pad-96306.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/floor-j...pad-96306.html
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