In this post, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Bmw Serie 3 E93 is important. In truth, 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 do this, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Bmw Serie 3 E93, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Bmw Serie 3 E93?

So we begin our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In truth, although generally speaking most Bmw Serie 3 E93 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 E93 : 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 motor vehicle 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 E93 : It uses exactly the same principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless 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 E93 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle 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 Bmw Serie 3 E93?

We will now begin the part that surely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Bmw Serie 3 E93? It might seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Bmw Serie 3 E93 vehicles 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 Bmw Serie 3 E93 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may replace depending on the year and the finish of your Bmw Serie 3 E93:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Bmw Serie 3 E93. 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Bmw Serie 3 E93 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, usually 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 Bmw Serie 3 E93?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Bmw Serie 3 E93. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Bmw Serie 3 E93, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Bmw Serie 3 E93, 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.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Bmw Serie 3 E93, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

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