In this article, we are going to treat 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 Dacia Lodgy is necessary. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Dacia Lodgy, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Dacia Lodgy?

So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, nevertheless generally most Dacia Lodgy 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 Dacia Lodgy : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Dacia Lodgy : It uses exactly the same basic principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Dacia Lodgy : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just supplied 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 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 Dacia Lodgy?

We will now start the part that definitely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Dacia Lodgy? It might seem simple, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Dacia Lodgy vehicles are furnished 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 Dacia Lodgy 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 Dacia Lodgy:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Dacia Lodgy. 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Dacia Lodgy is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 Dacia Lodgy?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Dacia Lodgy. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Dacia Lodgy, the process remains the same. This process might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Dacia Lodgy, 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, in any other case 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 in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Dacia Lodgy, 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 Dacia Lodgy, go to our Dacia Lodgy category.