If you do more than oil changes on a regular basis, having two quality floor jacks is a must. I also like to buy bigger jack stands than needed. I have some 6 ton's for working on my 300E. They are freaking massive, very nice large pads, but so solid that you will never think twice about their stability. Could I have gotten away with 2 ton stands? Probably. Placing the wheel under the rotor, body also is another good backup.

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