In this article, we are going to address a subject 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 Buick Regal is essential. In actual fact, 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 kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Buick Regal, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Buick Regal?

So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless generally speaking most Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Buick Regal : It uses exactly similar principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Buick Regal : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 difficult 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 Buick Regal?

We will now begin the part that certainly made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Buick Regal? It might seem very easy, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Buick Regal cars 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 Buick Regal 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 replace depending on the year and the finish of your Buick Regal:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Buick Regal. 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 position, 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 Buick Regal 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 have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Buick Regal?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Buick Regal. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Buick Regal, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Buick Regal, 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, otherwise 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 Buick Regal, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Buick Regal, do not hesitate to consult our Buick Regal category.