On Jan 27, 6:10*am, "Walter Cohen" wrote:
Ok - thanks to all for your suggestions!

Walter"S. Barker" wrote in message

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If you're talking cars and light trucks under one ton, then a floor jack
will be of great use.

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"Walter Cohen" wrote in message
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I want to get one (at least) hydraulic jack to use if I need to change a
flat in my garage or driveway. *The crappy standard equipment jacks that
come in a car I just don't trust.

What is better/easier to use for changing tires (or plain lifting up the
corner of a car) - a hydraulic bottle jack or a hydraulic floor jack? *I
want to be sure also that the car doesn't slip off the jack while I'm
working on the car. *I know I need to also get some jack stands for
safety.

Thanks.
Walter- Hide quoted text -

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Another consideration is that a bottle jack often will not fit under
an axle, especially with a flat tire. There is a place for both so if
you do much work, you should have both.

Harry K