This is exactly what I do and works perfectly.

 

I am always scared to use the jack that comes with the car. For some reason I never trust them so I just use a floor jack instead.

 

Several people have had theirs fail. I don't like the idea of using it only for a quick tire change, but don't want something heavier in my trunk.

 

I feel the exact same way. I have the heavier floor jack at home and use that when I need to jack up my car but I also have AAA roadside assistance in case I get a flat. I scraped my knuckles really bad one time with a jack that came with my Accord a few years ago and I will NEVER use them again.

 

If you're on level ground it should be fine. Just remember to use a jack stand if you need to actually work under your car. A floor jack is great but unfortunately, I don't have mine in the trunk at all times.

 

Here's a good thread discussing the jack stand adaptor that the service manual specifies to prevent crushing the frame weld.

https://g35driver.com/forums/g-spot/94072-show-me-your-hockey-pucks.html

Heath

 

Someone would make a killing if they made nice adapters like what are shown in the service manual!

 

does it bend the frames?

 

i meant to this post...

 

anyone?

 

The low-profile jack will reach to the center jack position w/out having to lift the vehicle any other way first. no, it will not damage the frame.

If you use ANY jack other than the factory jack, and dont use adapters, you will bend the frame rails. This can be avoided by jacking slighly further in on the vehicle, there's a few good solid points to put the jack (that is, if you have to jack a CORNER of the car, again: the low-profile jack will be able to fit both the front and rear jack points to lift an entire end of the vehicle)

 

Old thread, I know, but just to add to this, I won't ever use the jack that comes with the car. I used it last time to do my oil change and it actually bent and the car dropped. Luckily I was not under it and Infiniti did give me a replacement, but still....the one from my '90 Accord seemed to support it better.

 

how about up on a scissor lift? where do i put the arms of the lift?

 

Just keep the jack on a flat surface and you are fine. If the jack leans left or right because of uneven ground or a hill or slope while there's a load on it, that's when it breaks.

 

yea, the jacking points are in the picture. if you look under your car where the jackpoints are pointed out, you'll notice indentations where the point should be.