E60I

I am thinking of changing my transmission fluid, filter, water pump and thermostat as preventive maintenance on my e60 with 81,000 miles.

The car will need to be on four jack stands. For safety purpose, do I need to buy four jack pad adapters ($34 each???) or will buying four back stands be sufficient? I am not sure if the adapters can still fit since all four pads are already damaged when I lifted the car up with the hydraulic jack without the pad adapter. lol

Thanks for your inputs!

BMW 1995 Jack PAD Adapter Black Anodized Aluminum Hoist Lift Support E46 E60 | eBay

Ceenit

It would certanly be an added safety measure to insure they fit securly in the jack positioning holes under the car.

However, my standard jack stand fit well enough under there and I've never used the adapters. I've never had a problem with it, but if you want to be 100% secure, probably a good idea.

E60I

Ceenit,

Have you actually used four jack stands "at the same time" without the pad adapters? Or did you use two rhino ramps and two jack stands?

Thanks for the response!

e6t.lab.rat

Ramps along with two 3 ton jack stands is what I use.

Good decision on being proactive and doing the preventative maintenance.

Rizbel

Jack Pad BMW E39 E46 E53 E60 E65 E82 E83 E90 E91 E92 Z4 | eBay

This jack pad adapter's snug fit allows it to be suspended by the tension from the silicone plugs until you can position your floor jack beneath the adapter. The other one is PITA to use.

Texas_Vol

I have a 4 post lift, and it was just fine without the pads. No damage to anything under the car.

E60I

Thanks for all you inputs, guys!