In this post, we are going to treat a topic that can be of use to most of us. Whether 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 F30 is fundamental. In truth, 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 explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Bmw Serie 3 F30, 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 F30?

So we start our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In truth, although in general most Bmw Serie 3 F30 will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Bmw Serie 3 F30 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This sort 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 F30 : It uses precisely 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 F30 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Bmw Serie 3 F30?

We will now begin the part that certainly done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Bmw Serie 3 F30? It might seem simple, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Bmw Serie 3 F30 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 Bmw Serie 3 F30 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might change based on the year and the finish of your Bmw Serie 3 F30:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Bmw Serie 3 F30. 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Bmw Serie 3 F30 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 have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Bmw Serie 3 F30?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Bmw Serie 3 F30. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Bmw Serie 3 F30, the process remains the same. This process might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Bmw Serie 3 F30, 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, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Start 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 Bmw Serie 3 F30, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

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