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 Fiat Ducato is essential. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first describe the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Fiat Ducato, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Fiat Ducato?

So we begin our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally most Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed 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 Fiat Ducato : It uses precisely the same basic principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Fiat Ducato : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 simpler 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 Fiat Ducato?

We will now begin the part that surely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Fiat Ducato? It may seem very easy, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Fiat Ducato 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 Ducato or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may change based on the year and the finish of your Fiat Ducato:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Fiat Ducato. 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato?

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

  • Before lifting your Fiat Ducato, 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 car at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Fiat Ducato, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

In the event that you have any additional questions about the Fiat Ducato, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Ducato category.