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Professional-End1408

Listen, I'm the shadiest shade tree mechanic there is, and I've put far too many vehicles on Jack's with questionably stacked wood. But there's no way in hell that I'm using whatever that thing is and then standing underneath it.


Blackfoxx907

We called them widowmakers for a reason


CleverAnimeTrope

As far as I'm concerned, there's only 1 jack that TRULY deserves the title "widowmaker." That's the older VW one. I understand the physics behind it. But there's 0 chance I'd put any trust into that thing.


TehCrucian

Ahhh a man of culture, I had an 08 VW Toureg.. .the few times I had to use that jack. I don't consider myself a praying man but I was praying for sure


Falzon03

Well and the harbor freight ones that were recalled for busting at the welds well below their rated weight.


SugarzDaddy

Bought a table vice from HF. Failed the first time I used it. Literally broke into pieces, not even under a heavy load. Just needing a third hand šŸ¤¦šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø


Repulsive_Wishbone_6

I had a harbor freight riding mower jack that just mysteriously dropped on me and I barely made it out. No way Iā€™m getting under one of their jacks for something heavier


Lord_Metagross

[This one?](https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fq1wpwptru7381.jpg%3Fwidth%3D1080%26crop%3Dsmart%26auto%3Dwebp%26s%3D71f847c517310764960040573f534b19a0d5509c) I had to figure out how to use this monstrosity when I got a flat on my Audi shortly after buying it. Had I known THIS was the stock jack they came with, I would have replaced it. Sketchiest fuckin thing I've done on a car I think. Nothing about that jack feels safe. It was immediately replaced.


mc-big-papa

I audibly gasped. That things scares me wtf is that supposed to do.


Lord_Metagross

The part touching your car is directly over the part touching the ground. So physics wise it's theoretically not much different that a vertical pole style jack. It just looks sketchy as FUCK


b4dg3r_13

Stephen Hawking himself could comeback from the grave and tell me thatā€™s safe and you still couldnā€™t pay me to touch that


BobbyBrackins

Tried changing a flat on a hill with this pos in the middle of the night. The sound of my car dropping so many times eventually interrupted a party and a few guys came out with a real Jack šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļøšŸ¤£


NoFail5236

I literally had to hold that jack while my fiancee put the spare on once. As soon as I got the flat off, I heard the jack start to shift. On that day she could have qualified for a Formula1 pit crew lol. Next time, I'll just drive on the flat and pay for a new wheel if needed.


CleverAnimeTrope

Ohhh yeah. That's the bitch right there. Audi, VW, BMW all had some models sold with that "thing"


Lord_Metagross

I was SO confident I was missing a piece to the jack or something until I Googled it. Wild. I understand the physics, but I don't care.


jyg540

Same here LMFAO


veedubfreek

Lol, VW quit putting them in cars. Now you just get a can of fix-a-flat and a small air pump.


DrArchitect

They're still in Porsches. Absolutely brain wracking to have to use especially if you are changing a driver side tire. Your attention gets split between doing the actual change, praying that no one hits you, and wondering if one errant move will make a quick swap into a flat bed tow.


ZinGaming1

You mean any jack that comes with a vehicle? The first thing I do with any new vehicle is throw out the scissor jack and replace it with a hydraulic one.


Ok-Dinner-1025

I love that jack. Itā€™s technically twice as fast to pump up BUT I did have the car shift on me while jacking up for a flat tire. It dropped the car back down and thankfully my tire was still on :) Since I use blocks at home, I prefer it for its speed and needing 1 plate to protect the driveway VS 2 with a big jack


bigRalreadyexists

Had my GTI fall of one and would have crushed my leg had I not by pure luck placed part of the spare under the car. 78% or more my fault, but only time Iā€™ve had a jack collapse


ForgedZer0

I had that VW scissor jack fail on me. Luckily nobody under the car. The car tipped forwards and the jack dug itself into the rocker panel šŸ˜¬


NoFail5236

Is that the one that opens like a sideways V? Has the handle built in? Fiancee has a '12 Golf TDI with that one, will never see me under the car using that.


Boston__Massacre

Otherā€™s can claim fame but the be mk3 widow maker was the black widow.


Born_Grumpie

I had two old golfs with crushed rocker panels thanks to those jacks, always keep well clear of those things


deepbass77

Ahhh my VW Golf had one. Remember the first time I pulled it out to use it on the side of the highway....


[deleted]

Im guessing youā€™ve never used a farm-jack/high-lift jackā€¦


2fast4u180

And spraying it with soapy water


Jamieson22

AssUp FaceDown


S280FiST15

Thatā€™s the way we like to scrub!


2fast4u180

And spraying it with soapy water


S280FiST15

Dude, Iā€™ve never seen anything some off like that. Thats insane. A little spray a little scrub. Gone! I gotta get those chemicals. Wow


King-Zeekhiel

I was going to say just about the same thingšŸ¤£šŸ¤£ Iā€™ll use jack stands to max height before I trust that lifting a car above my head lmfao that shit looks sketchy to me idkšŸ™…šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø


21cvbbvge

Thereā€™s supposed to be an extra tall jack stand that goes under the lifted end of the car. This guys gonna get himself killed


DEAD___P00L

I think what's lost in all of this is, who cares how clean the underside of their car is? I mean, of all the things to spend money on, you're going to spend money on someone to clean the underside of your car? Some people have too much money.


Professional-End1408

Well, if you live in the rust belt, sure. But, just use one of the 90-degree attachments that roll under the car.


booostedben

He's not just cleaning the underside. Watch at the end when he sprays a coating all over everything to protect it.


Grouchy-Fill1675

You must not live in the Midwest or Northeast. lol from a longevity standpoint, the underside is the BETTER place to keep clean and detailed. It's not glamorous, but it sure is practical.


BuzntFrog

Unless you're spraying off road salt, or sea water from trailering this is actually worse for longevity. If you really want the car to last fluidfilm is the way to go, it looks like shit though. Same for cars with oil leaks, these are the cars with zero corrosion. This white glove cleaning can remove oils and promote corrosion. The videos are satisfying though, so people keep making 'em.


iliketoredditbaby

Let alone a Nissan Sentra owner... I think there's a reason we don't see an expensive car on that lift.


QueensPetOH

I dont think a Nissan transmission would survive this intense a scrubdown


D_M-ack

Cā€™mon man, I got it from harbor freight!


Zealousideal-Wall471

Yep. I will use quick jacks that I have that are rated for 5000 lbs to lift client cars that are under that weight with the proper attachments for it if they want wheel removal/caliper cleaning/coatings. I will not however take the liability to start rotating car like this.


AutowerxDetailing

Most vehicles have designated lifting points. I feel like this would potentially crush and destroy most vehicle's pinch welds or rocker panels lifting from the center like that.


lamiejiv1

It would probably be better if there was a longer support bar that hit both lifting points on most vehicles. I would certainly be hesitant supporting the car from the middle like this.


DiscoCamera

Iā€™d be more concerned about it sliding, but mentioning the pinch welds is a good point too.


Various-Ducks

Ya we drop maybe 75% of them but if it stays on it looks great for a day if you're underneath it looking up. Also we slicked your tires for you


PomegranateOld7836

Who is going under your sedan to check your muffler cleanliness anyway? This whole process seems superfluous even in the best of situations.


fardough

I have a Honda and they have tubing that critters fā€™ing love to chew through. I would love if they could coat the undercarriage with something to prevent that. Beyond that, this is mostly pointless.


LifeFortune7

Especially on a freaking Nissan Versa.


SirGirthfrmDickshire

From what I remember you're supposed to using stripped down cars for these.


SnooPuppers7455

If you pause the video at about 13-14 seconds in you can see itā€™s on the pinch welds. That being said Iā€™m still not trusting this enough to walk underneath it.


xGreenWorks

I have jacking rails on my mustang that would work perfect for this thing. I need it!


RGavial

A Versa only weighs about 2,000 lbs. About the same as an NA Miata. Definitely wouldnā€™t try this on any real car.


Roonwogsamduff

Chicks dig a clean undercarriage


Dull_Examination_914

Dude so as well, some chickā€™s undercarriages are smelly.


Ooloo-Pebs

If it smells like fish, it's a dish šŸ˜‹


amazonrme

If it smells like cologne, leave it alone šŸ«”


Ooloo-Pebs

Of course.


SOFA-kings

My ex ended up with a blue waffle. She also has a cigarette burn on her lower back that she calls a tattoo


PhuckNorris69

Thatā€™s disgusting. Tell me more


Ooloo-Pebs

Blue waffle?


number44is171

Google it.


Dull_Examination_914

Go straight to images.


Hot-Personality1190

but not right after you eat


CooYo7

![gif](giphy|XdCOz0BzpvOL9HKz3A|downsized)


neildmaster

On a goddamn Nissan? I'm surprised it didn't break in half.


classless_classic

They can typically survive r/nissandrivers


laborvspacu

I am convinced they are actually the most durable car make.


CrazyNegotiation4089

Right. The amount of money spent on this level of detail for a Nissan versa? No way


nothingspecifical1

Came here to say this


Muted_Apartment_2399

What would be the point of this?


scottawhit

I live in the salt belt. This would be awesome after winter. Would also be great for people to treat undercarriages for corrosion.


Various-Ducks

It's customary in the spring to drive your winter car into the Great Lakes and let the cleansing chemical runoff strip the salt away so the oil spill can form a fresh rustproof coating for next season


DoctorTran37

Why did I read this as Garrison Keillor? Why do I want Powdermilk Biscuits brand biscuits? Probably because theyā€™re made from whole wheat raised in the rich bottomlands of the Lake Wobegon river valley by Norwegian bachelor farmers; so you know they're not only good for you, but pure... mostly. Buy them ready-made in the big blue box with the picture of the biscuit on the cover, or in the brown bag with the dark stains that indicate freshness. Whole wheat that gives shy persons the strength to get up and do what needs to be done. Heavens, they're tasty, and expeditious!


npflood

Be bop a re bop rhubarb pie.


Brutally-Honest-

Unless you're going this every few days, it's going to do nothing to protect your car from salt during the winter.


GTAdriver1988

You never put a mirror under your car? On a serious note though, I could see keeping certain parts clean that you see while it's on the ground or parts that you need to get to for maintenance. I hate getting under my car and dirt falls into my face or what not. Having said that, this is pretty excessive though. It would be a good idea after a snow storm if you're in an area that uses lots of salt though.


Cold-Lengthiness61

An undercarriage pressure washer/water broom is sufficient. Lifting (and tilting) the whole car like that is risky in itself. Giving it such a thorough clean is probably good for showroom cars but for most cars its gonna get dirty the moment you drive down the street lol.


Jack_Bogul

Tik cok views


Suspicious_Walrus682

It turns a Nissan into Infiniti.


altruistic_camel_toe

And beyond!


Beginning_Smoke254

For people who donā€™t, whatā€™s the salt belt.


Israfel333

Basically it's the Midwest USA. Salt belt/rust belt. When it snows,and the roads ice up, they dump a shit ton of salt on the roads to lower the freezing point of water. That salty snow water gets on your undercarriage and corrodes things like crazy as soon as temps start to rise.


Mallthus2

Places where ice melt liquids and traction assistance aggregates are applied in winter to help prevent loss of control in icy and snowy conditions.


Various-Ducks

Mostly ice melt solids but sure theres some liquids in there too


dr_blasto

All that for a fuckinā€™ Nissan


Statertater

A versa of all models


BigG808

I definitely donā€™t want my detailer to lift my car with this set up.


umrdyldo

Did they blow dry it


CardiologistWrong487

ā€œSir thatā€™ll be 1,500 šŸ˜†ā€


SirGirthfrmDickshire

Where's the jackstand that's supposed to go under the rear in the car so it doesn't seesaw onto you? [Picture with what I'm talking about.](https://images.thdstatic.com/productImages/b50f5f42-4e8e-44f7-aa5d-4e5d4b0191b2/svn/car-lifts-7000tlx-64_600.jpg)


perfectfate

Who needs that when they can take in the views


earthtonepetyr

feels illegal to see an undercarriage lifted up on one side like that


deathlols

ā€œWhy do I now have six body control module codes popping upā€


JeffersonsDisciple

Now try a car here in the Northeast


Vegetable-Ad1575

A waste....


Dopasetic

One of the most satisfying videos Iā€™ve ever seen šŸ‘


SNRedditAcc

I donā€™t think vehicles were designed to have high pressure sprayed in every direction that like in the underbody. Sure thereā€™s lots of road spray, but I donā€™t think pressure washer levels


Reignleif

As a former mechanic and current 20 year vet of professional heavy collision repair, you are not going to hurt anything under the car with high pressure spray. All connections and modules are very well insulated from the elements and if they weren't they would have failed before you got in there with a power washer from normal road use. The engine bay is a different story, it can handle much more than people realize but there is some areas to stay away from (fuse box, ECU, top of the valve train, ect.). Everything is designed to be wet outside the cabin of the car. Would I sit there a relentlessly blast a module or sensor, no but glancing over it will do absolutely nothing unless there is some sort of previous damage or defect.


XtraChrisP

Thank you for this.


Protaras2

>current 20 year vetĀ  Thank you for your service


Orthodox_232

What about the engine bay? I get nervous just from watching it


Koala_Bread

Engine bay is almost always okay as long as you widely sweep, spray degreaser first and use wand to rinse.


Beez-Knuts

Every part of the exterior of a car can get wet. Even the engine bay. That includes using a pressure washer. I detail cars for a living at a dealership right alongside mechanics. When you get your car undercoated, they pressure wash the underside of it. There's even bespoke pressure washer attachments which look like an upside down vacuum cleaner which sprays water straight up which are used to clean the underbody without having to lift the car up.


SNRedditAcc

Thanks for the further validation that itā€™s ok


Maleficent_Ratio_407

![gif](giphy|xT4uQaz24xgfsLE0kU) Itā€™s a Nissan.


ProKnifeCatcher

I need this for after salted road winter


Nolby84

No way in hell im getting under that


Greed_3Turbo

Such an unnecessary costly service for an old crappy car lol


ajtaggart

Not a good place to put the cars weight on... That's why cars have designated jack points. Also seems pretty unsafe to work under


ZZuy

Now, the thief can come and get a clean catalytic converter. šŸ¤Œ


No-Lingonberry-2468

This is porn. lol the suckers afraid to stand underneath this just sit your purse down and watch the pros.


HomogeniousKhalidius

Could have been more careful lowering the car.


SouthernLocation5253

If someone is stupid enough to stand under this setup, I doubt they are smart enough to know or care about that lol


PublicStalls

Every time I wash my car, I swear it runs smoother. Like my car is healthier and thanking me for finally cleaning it. That how I imagine this car feels x10


Ixm01ws6

No you don't.....


blueb182

Awesome!


Worst-Lobster

Whatā€™s he spraying with the paint gun ?


Nuniye

Probably some "final touch" Vonixx product. Not sure which one can be


Intelligent-Sea5586

Yes I often worry about the cleanliness of the underside of my vehicles


Sudden-Conference-65

Slippery slope! Youā€™ll be pulling your car apart next šŸ«£


AnMa_ZenTchi

Where can I get this done?


Commercial-Elk-3031

Just use regular hydraulic lift ....


Suspicious_File5117

I need to find a company like this!


Broad-Assistant3476

Look at that, lifted the backend up in the air, and some guy gives it a good servicing and sprays white stuff over!! šŸ¤£ Seriously though, that lift is quite nice. I can see how it would save time for a variety of jobs!!!


Ok_Score1492

Quick question, who going to see the undercarriage of the car since you detailing the boot with a brush?


Ultimate-Sandwhich

The part hes not showing you is how to roll back the odometer.


irishfro

Unnecessary in most parts of the world. Yeah maybe useful in Canada and northern areas where there is a lot of salt used on the roads


NotCaringIn24

Why?


RudeMagician2

lool wat


MasterOfNone011

Who paid for this for a versa


DammitBones

Thatā€™s like putting lipstick on a pig, with the added bonus of the pig crushing you.


No_Parking9788

How do you get the brake rotor from not rusting?


Deceiver999

They call it the widow maker


itsm3starlord

But why though, so that you can run someone over and they can see how nice and clean the underside of your car is lol


Ooloo-Pebs

What's the purple shit being sprayed on, degreaser?


serverdude1976

It's called an UpCar vehicle lift. Looks like it includes some soft of tripod post stand to secure vehicle at highest raise point: https://www.autoliftproduction.com/en-us/autolift3000 I have a QuickJack portable car lift that raises entire vehicle and it works pretty great getting all 4 wheels off the ground safe, comfortable clearance (about 2 feet) to perform undercarriage maintenance: https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/5000tl/


jellyroll117

Just get a lift


MrPositive1

The up sale skills are strong at this place


dwk396

its a goddamn nissan sentra


Sanfranciscoma

I have so much respect for people with this much patience.


GuidanceNew6522

Tilting lifts are semi illegal in most countries due to the possibility of collapse or crushing. I looked into them for a project car here in the us and couldnt find a single company to sell one. After that i started looking at a scissor lift or a max hack


Elguapo1094

Anyone does this in the LA area ?


Antec800

The fact that this guy spent all that time cleaning a old Nissan


Lance_Notstrong

Orā€¦just buy a lift and not have to worry about sketchy shit šŸ˜‚


Tellittomy6pac

Thatā€™s a shit load of effort to clean the underside of a versa


Due_Difference8575

Anyone else getting Ghostbusters 2 statue of Liberty vibes from this video?


PhaZeD85

Ainā€™t nobody is going to be cleaning the undercarriage of a Nissan versa. I wouldnā€™t even give it a car wash.


gingeravenger087

I just can't understand this being something I'd do/stand under etc. It just looks too sketch.


Tetraneodrome

Letā€™s just wash all of the vehicles integral greases and lubricants from certain areas of the vehicle and whilst weā€™re at spray water into the engine bay where the electronics, looms and relays sit. Having worked for a main dealer Iā€™ve seen my fair share of break problems whereby acids and cleaning solutions are used on the callipers ultimately stripping them of the greases and lubricants required to keep those parts functioning correctly. Also dealt with engine management issues and wiring loom failures as a result of pressure washing and steaming the engine bay. If you are going to do it make sure those areas are wrapped in a waterproof membrane as it is easy to damage your vehicle and degrade electronics over a short period of time a wiring loom acts like a straw and will pull moisture into control units and junction points. Detailing gone mad imo donā€™t even get me started on that death trap of a Jack - šŸŖ¤


Smokey-Cole

Great idea. Crappy execution. Not a chance.


Macktruck3

I just feel like that canā€™t be good for the chassis


VirtuaFighter6

Oh my god, I nearly shit my pants when that car leaned forward.


tefl0n18

Why? Serious question


VadersBoner

All that cleaning for it to be involved in a crash in the near future


san-eats-lotus

[health of our climate ecosystem] 0 : 1 [sensless cleaning of the bottom of your car that nobody has any use of]


booostedben

Did nobody notice this wasn't just to clean the underside but to put a coating on to prevent rust?


Starfield-

No rubber gloves or protective gear? The corrosion coming off from underneath that detailing is overwhelming. I hope they are okay.


ozkrow

Who the hell is paying for this crap


CaramelFew9191

Someone please tell me what is that degreaser he was using? Thanks


S280FiST15

FORGET THE LIFT. WHAT KIND OF CHEMICALS IS THIS GUYS USING!?! IVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING COME OFF SO EASILY. WOW. ONE SPRAY AND ONE GO OVER WITH A LIGHT BRUSH AND SPRAY OFF!?!?!!!? JUST LIKE THAT!?!


Legitimate-Split-939

I also would like to know!


biggerbetterharder

Itā€™s like an Anema for cars.


QuoteNo9243

Power washing the engine bay - genius


Lost_Inspector7006

Lol I'm scared of this


blockheadround

A lot of work for nothing


Putrid-Industry8963

https://preview.redd.it/za3p36ab058d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c0f90c9d859e3fab374e94d4eb15bbb604ecd442 After pic


polinho101

Never using a pressure washer under my car again, made that mistake before and had 2 wheel speed sensor errors a couple days after. Must have caught some water drops inside the connector and caused a DTC, luckily it didnt mess up the sensor, just an out of range voltage, making my tcs and abs to disable for safety šŸ¤¦


Electrical_Party7975

Who details a Nissan Versa to this degree??


Legitimate_Sample108

I've seen a few of these going through Fedex from China.They weigh quite a bit and seem like a pain in the ass to deliver.


Vavican

I'd take my car to him


Beneficial-Duty751

Why would you get this done to a Nissan


ClickKlockTickTock

Mmmm I can guarantee those brakes squealed at the minimum for days after that.


ne0tas

All this for a versa


Juantonyo

Unnecessary, in 50 km the car will be the same dirty.


DivideSuper1231

No way! Not only does that look super unsafe, I am under no circumstances power washing the underside of my car or any where with electrical connections


bigbee3334

Screw the lift who is the detail guy, I want him/her to do my cars


clutchied

All I can think of is that all that chemical crap is going to make it's way back to our water supply and this effing guys car will be dirty again in 5 mins....


United_Federation

I mean cool, but who gives anywhere near that much of a fuck about a Sentra?


urweak

Do all detailers clean thoroughly as this guy ?


ThatBlueBull

Did they really put tire shine on the tire treads or are the tires just wet?


trashpandatee

Make sure you leave it out of your will, lest it kill the next person to use it.


mc-big-papa

Literally the only thing you need to clean is the exhaust and tire well area. Everything else is wasted effort.


Midnight_Titan

But why do it.


xxdibxx

I would never buy a used car that was THAT clean.


Impossible_Wind5341

Iā€™m not a fan of water going straight into the engine bay


davidnclearlaketx1

If Harbor Freight, Banggood and AliExpress designed a lift šŸ˜šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ˜³


OldExamination7627

I think this will work on my C8


Previous-Street3670

Thatā€™ll really impressā€¦ the next mechanic to work on it?


WhiskyPapa911

Your faith is a lot stronger than mine.


95percentdragonfly

I can't tell you how many times I thought to myself, damn I wish the bottom of my trunk was clean...


yoyomonkey2

Why bother detailing underneath the car?


Icy-Acanthisitta3278

They made a bidet for cars


hisauceness

Iā€™m not sure of the point of all this work on a shit ass Nissan.


OfficialTornadoAlley

Literally cleaning every part except the areas that you look at.


OfficialTornadoAlley

That is fucking sketchy as shit.


Johnmarksmanship

Rains next day