In this post, we are going to talk about a theme 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 Hyundai Elantra is essential. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first explain the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Hyundai Elantra, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Hyundai Elantra?
So we start our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally speaking most Hyundai Elantra will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:
- The single-arm screw jack for Hyundai Elantra : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Hyundai Elantra : It uses exactly similar 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 Hyundai Elantra : This type 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 simpler to utilise and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and effective model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Hyundai Elantra?
We will now commence the part that absolutely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Hyundai Elantra? It might seem simple, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Hyundai Elantra cars are equipped 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 replace depending on the year and the finish of your Hyundai Elantra:
- The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Hyundai Elantra. 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 Hyundai Elantra 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 be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Hyundai Elantra?
Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Hyundai Elantra. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Hyundai Elantra, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Hyundai Elantra, 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 Hyundai Elantra, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you need more tutorials on the Hyundai Elantra, go to our Hyundai Elantra category.
