In this article, we are going to talk about a topic that can be of use to all 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 Chevrolet Volt is fundamental. 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 show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Chevrolet Volt, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Chevrolet Volt?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless in general most Chevrolet Volt 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 Chevrolet Volt : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle 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 Chevrolet Volt : It uses exactly similar principle as the jack seen above, 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 Chevrolet Volt : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Chevrolet Volt?

We will now start the part that definitely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Chevrolet Volt? It might seem very easy, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Chevrolet Volt cars are supplied 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 Chevrolet Volt 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 change depending on the year and the finish of your Chevrolet Volt:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Chevrolet Volt. 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 Chevrolet Volt is under your motor vehicle. 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 Chevrolet Volt?

Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Chevrolet Volt. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Chevrolet Volt, the process remains similar. This process might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

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

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Chevrolet Volt, do not hesitate to consult our Chevrolet Volt category.