# 2004 Lincoln Aviator - what size jack? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** aviator, lincoln\ **Created:** [May 24, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-aviator-what-size-jack/164764 "2020-05-24T01:12:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![troubled05](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4491bb/32.png) [@troubled05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/troubled05)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-aviator-what-size-jack/164764/1 "2020-05-24T01:12:07Z")
need to get under my lincoln avatar to change my thermostat is a 2004 what size jack do i need ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2020, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-aviator-what-size-jack/164764/2 "2020-05-24T01:41:43Z")
If you are asking that question I wonder if you should really be doing this repair . You need at least 2 ton floor jack - 3 ton is better . You will need jack stands and not ones from harbor freight or Walmart. Then you will need new fluid that has to be bled of all bubbles. I suggest you call a few places for a ball park price and do you actually know the thermostat is your problem ? ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-aviator-what-size-jack/164764/3 "2020-05-24T14:26:26Z")
Why do you need to get under it. Access it from the top. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-aviator-what-size-jack/164764/4 "2020-05-24T15:21:36Z")
I also wonder about your replacing the thermostat if you have to ask about a jack size. Never changed a thermostat on an Aviator but it’s probably like the one on my Lincoln. Only accessible from underneath and a bit of a PITA. One on my Lincoln is behind the PS pump, PS lines, and sway bar plus it requires the special clamp pliers. Even with the pliers it’s a pain and then some. It is likely easier/cheaper just to pay someone to do this and save yourself the aggravation along with the mess. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-aviator-what-size-jack/164764/5 "2020-05-24T15:24:56Z")
> [@ok4450](#): > > Never changed a thermostat on an Aviator Yes, but the OP states that he owns a Lincoln Avatar, so things might be different on that “model”: > [@troubled05](#): > > need to get under my lincoln avatar 😉 ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-aviator-what-size-jack/164764/6 "2020-05-24T15:45:53Z")
Is there such a thing as a Lincoln Avatar ? ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-aviator-what-size-jack/164764/7 "2020-05-24T16:07:52Z")
> [@VOLVO\_V70](#): > > Is there such a thing as a Lincoln Avatar ? Of course there is! This is just one of the Lincoln avatars that are available. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/e/1/e1baed299ed017c2510e7cfc1a4b7ffe8ddbd4dd.png) 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2020, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lincoln-aviator-what-size-jack/164764/8 "2020-05-24T17:50:25Z")
One that will lift the car high enough to position jack stands under it. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/2/8/28d5bbd5eeedac7e488e192b60399f9a339fd74a.png) And a creeper would nice to have because you’re going to laying under the car for while. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/7/0/707230b9a33d7dbc3170a6c2cc9a870bf9bfd95a.jpeg "Thermostat replacement 2004 Lincoln aviator") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gpm1sRFHSKg) Tester