In this post, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to most 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 Fiat 500 is important. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace 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 Fiat 500, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Fiat 500?
So we begin our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. Obviously, nevertheless in general most Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally identified 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 Fiat 500 : It uses exactly the same basic 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 Fiat 500 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 less complicated 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 Fiat 500?
We will now start the part that definitely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Fiat 500? It may seem very easy, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500 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 Fiat 500:
- The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Fiat 500. 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 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 Fiat 500 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, generally you will have to unscrew a nut to be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Fiat 500?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Fiat 500. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Fiat 500, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Fiat 500, 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 generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Fiat 500, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
To get more tips on the Fiat 500, take a look at the Fiat 500 category.
