Few other useful tips.
Don't start a second task until you finish the first (eg. if you change the oil, don't go changing brake pads until you've refilled the oil.)
Always double and triple check your jack stands. Bending over one more time to see their position is worth the effort.
If your gut feeling tells you something isn't right, trust it. Doing anything that's risky, even for a couple seconds, isn't worth it.
If you're using jack stands: after they take the car's load, just leave your floor jack in place under the car a hair below where it would be holding the car's weight. It's a simple second-line safety. If you put wheels under the car, you've got your third-line.
Dying while working on your car is a terrible and needless way to 'go'. Prevent it with diligence and being over-cautious.
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2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z
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