In this post, we are going to address a topic that can be of use to most 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 Fiat Doblo 2 is essential. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently 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 Fiat Doblo 2, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Fiat Doblo 2?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally most Fiat Doblo 2 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 Doblo 2 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated 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 Doblo 2 : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however 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 Doblo 2 : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only 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 Fiat Doblo 2?

We will now start the part that definitely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Fiat Doblo 2? It may seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Fiat Doblo 2 vehicles 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 Fiat Doblo 2 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly change based on the year and the finish of your Fiat Doblo 2:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Fiat Doblo 2. 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 Fiat Doblo 2 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, generally 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 Fiat Doblo 2?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Fiat Doblo 2. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Fiat Doblo 2, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Fiat Doblo 2, 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.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Fiat Doblo 2, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you wish more guides on the Fiat Doblo 2, go to our Fiat Doblo 2 category.