In this article, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Audi Rs6 is essential. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Audi Rs6, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Audi Rs6?

So we start our article with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, although in general most Audi Rs6 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 Audi Rs6 : 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 situated 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 Audi Rs6 : It uses exactly similar basic principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless 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 Rs6 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided 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 use and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Audi Rs6?

We will now start the part that definitely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Audi Rs6? It may seem basic, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Audi Rs6 vehicles are supplied 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 Audi Rs6 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 replace based on the year and the finish of your Audi Rs6:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Audi Rs6. 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 Audi Rs6 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Audi Rs6?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Audi Rs6. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Audi Rs6, the procedure remains similar. This procedure may seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Audi Rs6, 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 generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Audi Rs6, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Audi Rs6, do not hesitate to consult our Audi Rs6 category.