In this post, we are going to address a subject 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 Tipo is important. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Fiat Tipo, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Fiat Tipo?
So we start our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally most Fiat Tipo 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 Tipo : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned 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 Tipo : It uses precisely similar basic principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Tipo : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided 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 Tipo?
We will now begin the part that absolutely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Fiat Tipo? It might seem basic, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Fiat Tipo cars are set up 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 Tipo 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 change based on the year and the finish of your Fiat Tipo:
- The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Fiat Tipo. 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 position, 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 Fiat Tipo 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 Tipo?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Fiat Tipo. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Fiat Tipo, the process remains similar. This process might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Fiat Tipo, 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.
- 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 Tipo, 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 Tipo, take a look at the Fiat Tipo category.
