Dude! I just got a Sunburst Miata out of luck and was recommended to restore it by other Miata owners. I’ve been searching for restoration info but ended up finding your channel look for a way to properly jack up my car to change the brakes 😂 your channel is a Godsend man!
Thanks for the video. I just did the diff, trans, and engine oil with your advice on how to lift it. My car is still in one piece thanks to your advice.
Do the fuel filter. I guarantee the previous owner neglected it and you'll notice a massive difference. Especially if you're overheating, this is probably why.
Good job. I like your end safety pushes and breaking it down simply for people. Way to ensure responsible and sensible measures get taken and understood.
If you are going to use ramps as that extra layer of protection maybe it would be a good idea to build a chock-like structure on the top of the ramp (using those holes) so the car would not roll down the ramps in a disaster scenario. All just extra extra protection but pretty easy to do.
Absolutely what I was looking for. I’m a complete beginner when it comes to car repairs etc. I’m a car person but not a mechanic. This video was completely what I was looking for since I had no idea where the lift points were for the miata. However I don’t think the jack stands should be on the frame at the very ends, not on the ribbed part of the body.
Recommend some slotted rubber boots for the top of the jack stands when using the pinch welds.Have you ever tried putting the stands parallel to the pinch weld behind it? So many different opinions.
This video was everything I needed! I always thought that the cross member and the dif will bend or brake if they're unde so much weight. The car looks like it's rock solid and look how high it is! I was crawling under the car with just enough room and scared it will fall on me and stuff. I'm gonna try these tips. Thanks!
Thank for your wonderful tutorial far from S. Korea. Your content and pronunciation is very crear and articulated to understand easily for non native English foreigner.
Hello, thank you so much for this video. I also have a 1990 Miata. That is my first car as a project. It’s already had some work done to it so it’s been fun to learn more about how this car works!
Ya and they should be using the grove style stands since the weld will go in the groove and the car will sit on the stand on those pads. This video isn't good advice.
RennStands are a great way to jack the car up by the pinch welds, and also support the car at the same time. Don't need to jack up in one place, and then find another place to place the jack stand. They are pricier than jack stands, but how much is your life worth? Quick Jack would be the ultimate if you don't have space for a lift. Would make it a bit tricky to do things like a clutch swap, as you can't access the car from the side.
for sure. I sold my quickjacks to a buddy of mine thinking that I was going to put in a two post lift in the garage, but I decided to hold off on that. Quickjacks are great though. But there's nothing wrong with a good set of jack stands! Just take a little more effort to use.
Thanks for the video, had a good idea of the front jack point but was really apprehensive about using the rear end as one. Got to purchase new jack stands for my 1991 now as mine have the wrong tops on them.
Lol, I should've watched this one BEFORE I went under my miata T^T this explains the slight bends I noticed on the frame rails... Lifted them up too far to the middle :( luckily not too bad :/
Ya and then they don't recommend the groove style stands which most people recommend if you're going to support it by the ridge. They also don't mention that the pads behind the ridge are reinforced for 4 point lift jacks. If a jack stand punches through those points the car is rotten.
got a not in great shape 1990 eunos roadster and this helped since i busted a hole in my floor last time gopt a vid on how to replace brake pads, and do i need need fittings? especially for a brake pad a busted out with a hammer
Literally every floor jack is a long-reach jack. Twist the handle counter clockwise, tilt to the ground, and then rotate it clockwise. The jack should reach practically to the middle of the car. More important is a low profile jack if the car is lowered. No need to spend 250 on the Daytona, the 50 dollar lo-pro works just fine. Cheers!
Those jackstands look incorrectly oriented to me . Shouldn't be under the pinchwelds - the corrugated reinforced areas run parallel to and inboard from the pinchweld
2:50 "close to their limits" What? A Miata weighs 2500 pounds, or 1 1/4 tons. Maybe 3000 at the most with a roll cage and a full tank of gas. Using 4 jack stands @ 2 tons each gives 8 tons of capacity, which isn't even to mention the safety factor of 2:1 or more that jack stands have (which is to say, the stand is rated for 2 tons but it is designed to take 4 tons without failure). In what universe does this even remotely come close to being "close to their limit"? 4 jack stands @ 2 tons each could safely hold a ford F350 with an extended bed and cab!
It certainly wouldn't hurt anything, but if you're not going to be working back there, why bother with it. I'd just place them at whichever end you're working under.
This is a bad video man. A lot this advice is wrong. Don't jack on the frame rails at all. Most importantly, don't put stands on the pinchweld. They go behind the pinch on the rippled part. Don't put your backup stands on the sill either.
"don't want to use jacks stands close to their limit" so you have 2 X 2-ton Jacks stands for the rear half of the car. The car, as you said is 1.5 tons. So you have (1/4 X 1.5 tons =) 0.375 tons on a 2-ton jack stand that was likely designed with a 2x safety factor.....Are you even thinking any more? Like why not just line the entire underside of the car with a wall of jack stands while the car is on a lift, and suspended from a crane while you work in a pit under the car? Cause, you know, SAFETY!!! You heard of stories where people incorrectly used/setup jack stands, got hurt or killed because of it, and now jack stands are unreliable? This is so asinine. Sorry dude, it just is. It's not the object (jack stands), but how they were used/setup. And also, If the ramps are more reliable than the jack stands....why bother with the jacks stands? Just use the ramps. Chocking the wheels on top of E-brake, on top of putting it in gear. Holly redundancy batman, might as well build a brick wall behind the car, and put wall mounted tow straps pulling in all directions on the car to keep it from moving as well.. There's safe, and then there's dumb...the shit in this video is dumb.
Honestly this video shows a very reasonable and smart amount of redundancy. It’s not like putting your car in gear is hard to do… If you don’t back up the stand with ramps you could also just keep the floor jack in position. Plus bigger jack stands are just generally easier to work with even if the capacity is overkill. All it takes a freak earthquake or some failed weld to kill you. Sure it’s unlikely but you still want to prevent it if you can.
Dude! I just got a Sunburst Miata out of luck and was recommended to restore it by other Miata owners. I’ve been searching for restoration info but ended up finding your channel look for a way to properly jack up my car to change the brakes 😂 your channel is a Godsend man!
Thanks for the video. I just did the diff, trans, and engine oil with your advice on how to lift it. My car is still in one piece thanks to your advice.
Do the fuel filter. I guarantee the previous owner neglected it and you'll notice a massive difference. Especially if you're overheating, this is probably why.
Not a novice. Didn't pick up a Miata. Just enjoy your videos
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Good job. I like your end safety pushes and breaking it down simply for people. Way to ensure responsible and sensible measures get taken and understood.
Thanks so much for what you do even a couple years later this is teaching me how to work on my first project car, a 1996 na Miata !
If you are going to use ramps as that extra layer of protection maybe it would be a good idea to build a chock-like structure on the top of the ramp (using those holes) so the car would not roll down the ramps in a disaster scenario. All just extra extra protection but pretty easy to do.
Dented my cross frame immediately.
Shucks! At that same point on the front cross frame/ subframe?
@@jonnyware9061 yeah. You need a flat board if your jack has a small puck.
Absolutely what I was looking for. I’m a complete beginner when it comes to car repairs etc. I’m a car person but not a mechanic. This video was completely what I was looking for since I had no idea where the lift points were for the miata. However I don’t think the jack stands should be on the frame at the very ends, not on the ribbed part of the body.
Recommend some slotted rubber boots for the top of the jack stands when using the pinch welds.Have you ever tried putting the stands parallel to the pinch weld behind it? So many different opinions.
Yay! Schools over and now I can watch!
Great video on how to properly lift a car. Seriously, well detailed with lots of safety measures. Well done
This video was everything I needed! I always thought that the cross member and the dif will bend or brake if they're unde so much weight. The car looks like it's rock solid and look how high it is! I was crawling under the car with just enough room and scared it will fall on me and stuff. I'm gonna try these tips. Thanks!
Thank for your wonderful tutorial far from S. Korea. Your content and pronunciation is very crear and articulated to understand easily for non native English foreigner.
I hate how on point your assumption in the beginning was 😂
Hello, thank you so much for this video. I also have a 1990 Miata. That is my first car as a project. It’s already had some work done to it so it’s been fun to learn more about how this car works!
Well done on the advice and great to see the additional safety measures at the end.
I’m going to change my exhaust in my 1992 so I needed this!!
you're not supposed to use the pinch weld for jack stands, you're supposed to use the tiny reinforced part just behind the pinch weld. it's ribbed
yes this is what I thought as well. Wont the pinch weld be crushed?
Ya and they should be using the grove style stands since the weld will go in the groove and the car will sit on the stand on those pads. This video isn't good advice.
For her pleasure.
imagine having 4 solid sills to use * *cries in rust* *
Bruuuuuh you’re telling me. Sketchy business up here.
Arizona Miatas rejoice
“Many Bothans died to bring us this information”… 👊🥹
My Miata creaks if I look at it wrong
Thanks for sharing
RennStands are a great way to jack the car up by the pinch welds, and also support the car at the same time. Don't need to jack up in one place, and then find another place to place the jack stand. They are pricier than jack stands, but how much is your life worth? Quick Jack would be the ultimate if you don't have space for a lift. Would make it a bit tricky to do things like a clutch swap, as you can't access the car from the side.
for sure. I sold my quickjacks to a buddy of mine thinking that I was going to put in a two post lift in the garage, but I decided to hold off on that. Quickjacks are great though.
But there's nothing wrong with a good set of jack stands! Just take a little more effort to use.
My Miata's name is also Marty.
I love that Daytona Jack
Like those spring-loaded jack stands.
Get em at Advance Auto!
They blew my mind at first haha
Thanks for the video, had a good idea of the front jack point but was really apprehensive about using the rear end as one. Got to purchase new jack stands for my 1991 now as mine have the wrong tops on them.
Best guide on CZcams! Thank you!
Lol, I should've watched this one BEFORE I went under my miata T^T this explains the slight bends I noticed on the frame rails... Lifted them up too far to the middle :( luckily not too bad :/
I did this too lol, I was able to bend it back into shape though
@@nicholaslawson9607 i never tried lol
Hell yeah brother.
Safety first.
Subbed.
That was a brilliant demonstration, thank you very much 👍
Nice vid my guy, very informative!
Clear and concise - thank you.
Thank you for the video, you really helped me out!🔥
this is a great tutorial. thanks!
Just what I was looking for! Thanks buddy.
Would it be a good idea to also have a set of ramps under the back tyres too?
are you puttihg the jackstands under the metal 'ridge' that runs down each side of the undercarraige? isnt that a lot of weight on thin ridge?
Ya and then they don't recommend the groove style stands which most people recommend if you're going to support it by the ridge. They also don't mention that the pads behind the ridge are reinforced for 4 point lift jacks. If a jack stand punches through those points the car is rotten.
Very helpful, thanks.
YEAH! ANOTHER VIDEO
thank ya!
got a not in great shape 1990 eunos roadster and this helped since i busted a hole in my floor last time gopt a vid on how to replace brake pads, and do i need need fittings? especially for a brake pad a busted out with a hammer
Thanks!!!
Literally every floor jack is a long-reach jack. Twist the handle counter clockwise, tilt to the ground, and then rotate it clockwise. The jack should reach practically to the middle of the car. More important is a low profile jack if the car is lowered. No need to spend 250 on the Daytona, the 50 dollar lo-pro works just fine. Cheers!
Thanks for the helpful video! 1st oil change successful but whoever designed the oil filter to go where it did in the Miata is a jerk with tiny hands
Those jackstands look incorrectly oriented to me . Shouldn't be under the pinchwelds - the corrugated reinforced areas run parallel to and inboard from the pinchweld
Alright, now how do I put it down? 😂
Heads Put your car into 1st or reverse not 5th
Oh no. I have school...
2:50 "close to their limits"
What? A Miata weighs 2500 pounds, or 1 1/4 tons. Maybe 3000 at the most with a roll cage and a full tank of gas. Using 4 jack stands @ 2 tons each gives 8 tons of capacity, which isn't even to mention the safety factor of 2:1 or more that jack stands have (which is to say, the stand is rated for 2 tons but it is designed to take 4 tons without failure). In what universe does this even remotely come close to being "close to their limit"? 4 jack stands @ 2 tons each could safely hold a ford F350 with an extended bed and cab!
Close to their limit is in reference to the height.
@@wanderingmercurymarauder761 Oh I'm dumb. Thank you
It certainly wouldn't hurt anything, but if you're not going to be working back there, why bother with it. I'd just place them at whichever end you're working under.
Asian jump scare
This is a bad video man. A lot this advice is wrong. Don't jack on the frame rails at all. Most importantly, don't put stands on the pinchweld. They go behind the pinch on the rippled part. Don't put your backup stands on the sill either.
"don't want to use jacks stands close to their limit"
so you have 2 X 2-ton Jacks stands for the rear half of the car. The car, as you said is 1.5 tons. So you have (1/4 X 1.5 tons =) 0.375 tons on a 2-ton jack stand that was likely designed with a 2x safety factor.....Are you even thinking any more?
Like why not just line the entire underside of the car with a wall of jack stands while the car is on a lift, and suspended from a crane while you work in a pit under the car? Cause, you know, SAFETY!!! You heard of stories where people incorrectly used/setup jack stands, got hurt or killed because of it, and now jack stands are unreliable? This is so asinine. Sorry dude, it just is. It's not the object (jack stands), but how they were used/setup.
And also, If the ramps are more reliable than the jack stands....why bother with the jacks stands? Just use the ramps.
Chocking the wheels on top of E-brake, on top of putting it in gear. Holly redundancy batman, might as well build a brick wall behind the car, and put wall mounted tow straps pulling in all directions on the car to keep it from moving as well..
There's safe, and then there's dumb...the shit in this video is dumb.
Redundancy is the point.
@@wanderingmercurymarauder761 why not moar?
Honestly this video shows a very reasonable and smart amount of redundancy. It’s not like putting your car in gear is hard to do…
If you don’t back up the stand with ramps you could also just keep the floor jack in position.
Plus bigger jack stands are just generally easier to work with even if the capacity is overkill.
All it takes a freak earthquake or some failed weld to kill you. Sure it’s unlikely but you still want to prevent it if you can.