When changing your car's oil or performing other tasks that require lifting the vehicle, what crucial safety item MUST be used AFTER lifting the car with a jack?

Blocks of wood under the wheels

Jack stands placed under designated support points

Leaving the hydraulic jack supporting the full weight

When adding new engine oil during a change, you should typically add slightly less than the recommended fill volume initially, run the engine briefly, then check the dipstick and top up as needed. Why is this multi-step process recommended?

To prevent overflowing the engine block

To allow the new oil to circulate and fill the new oil filter before getting an accurate dipstick reading

To give the engine a chance to warm up to operating temperature

To check for leaks while the engine is running

A 50/50 mix of appropriate coolant/antifreeze and distilled water

Applying cooking oil to the windshield

Cleaning the wiper blades themselves with rubbing alcohol or a suitable cleaner

Adjusting the angle of the wiper arm by bending it

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