In this post, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to most of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Audi A3 is fundamental. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Audi A3, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Audi A3?
So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally speaking most Audi A3 will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:
- The single-arm screw jack for Audi A3 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Audi A3 : 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 Audi A3 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 less complicated 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 Audi A3?
We will now begin the part that absolutely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Audi A3? It might seem simple, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Audi A3 cars are equipped with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. Whether you have just bought your Audi A3 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might replace based on the year and the finish of your Audi A3:
- The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Audi A3. 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 position, your jack may be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Audi A3 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, in most cases 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 Audi A3?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Audi A3. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Audi A3, the process remains the same. This process might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Audi A3, 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 car, 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 in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Audi A3, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
To get more tips on the Audi A3, take a look at the Audi A3 category.
