In this post, we are going to treat a theme 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 Bmw Serie 3 E90 is essential. In truth, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Bmw Serie 3 E90, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Bmw Serie 3 E90?

So we begin our content with the different types of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless in general most Bmw Serie 3 E90 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 Bmw Serie 3 E90 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Bmw Serie 3 E90 : It uses exactly similar principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Bmw Serie 3 E90 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much easier 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Bmw Serie 3 E90?

We will now commence the part that definitely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Bmw Serie 3 E90? It may seem basic, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Bmw Serie 3 E90 vehicles are equipped 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 Bmw Serie 3 E90 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 change depending on the year and the finish of your Bmw Serie 3 E90:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Bmw Serie 3 E90. 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 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Bmw Serie 3 E90 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, in most cases you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Bmw Serie 3 E90?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Bmw Serie 3 E90. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Bmw Serie 3 E90, the procedure remains similar. This procedure may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Bmw Serie 3 E90, 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 discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Bmw Serie 3 E90, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

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