In this post, we are going to treat a subject 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 is essential. In truth, 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 Bmw Serie 3, 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?

So we start our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In truth, although generally speaking most Bmw Serie 3 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 Bmw Serie 3 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned under the car to lift it. This type 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 : It uses exactly similar process 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 : 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 simpler to employ 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?

We will now begin the part that certainly done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Bmw Serie 3? It might seem basic, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Bmw Serie 3 vehicles are furnished 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 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 car, these locations may replace based on the year and the finish of your Bmw Serie 3:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Bmw Serie 3. 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 common 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 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually 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?

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

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

If you want more tutorials on the Bmw Serie 3, go to our Bmw Serie 3 category.