The jack works fine for lifting the car. But after almost 20 years the threads and the jack overall need to be lubricated. Even if you never use the jack, it's good to keep it in the stowage compartment anyway since it helps add weight up front. Not much I know, but every little bit helps... -Robert vin 6585 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, CBL302@xxxx wrote: > Has anybody used their OEM tire jack,to change a tire,or should it > just be kept for orignialty,as it is a very funky type of jack,and > does not look to steady expecially for changing a rear flat.If I sell > it on Ebay what is a reasonable asking price. > > Claude > 000570