In this post, we are going to treat a topic that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a hyundai i30 is necessary. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an hyundai i30, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for hyundai i30?

So we begin our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. Obviously, nevertheless generally speaking most hyundai i30 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 i30 : 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 only one articulated arm that is situated under the motor vehicle 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 i30 : 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, 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 hyundai i30 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle 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 effective model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on hyundai i30?

We will now begin the part that definitely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a hyundai i30? It might seem very easy, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most hyundai i30 cars are equipped with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. Whether you have just bought your hyundai i30 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations might replace depending on the year and the finish of your hyundai i30:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your hyundai i30. 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 hyundai i30 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find 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 hyundai i30?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your hyundai i30. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your hyundai i30, the process remains the same. This process might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your hyundai i30, 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.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your hyundai i30, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you want more guides on the hyundai i30, go to our hyundai i30 category.