In this post, we are going to address a topic that can be of use to most of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Acura RDX is essential. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Acura RDX, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Acura RDX?

So we start our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally speaking most Acura RDX will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Acura RDX : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Acura RDX : It uses precisely the same principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Acura RDX : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much simpler to utilise and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Acura RDX?

We will now begin the part that certainly done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Acura RDX? It may seem simple, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Acura RDX cars are furnished with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your Acura RDX or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Acura RDX:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Acura RDX. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
  • In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less traditional location, your jack might be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Acura RDX is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Acura RDX?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Acura RDX. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Acura RDX, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Acura RDX, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
  • Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the vehicle, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Acura RDX, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To find more tips on the Acura RDX, take a look at the Acura RDX category.