In this post, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Mazda 3 is important. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mazda 3, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Mazda 3?
So we begin our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally most Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned 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 Mazda 3 : It uses precisely 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, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Mazda 3 : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 effective model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Mazda 3?
We will now begin the part that certainly made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Mazda 3? It may seem very easy, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Mazda 3 vehicles are supplied 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 Mazda 3 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 replace based on the year and the finish of your Mazda 3:
- The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Mazda 3. 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 position, 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 Mazda 3 is under your car. 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 be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Mazda 3?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Mazda 3. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Mazda 3, 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 Mazda 3, 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 find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Mazda 3, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
To discover more tips on the Mazda 3, take a look at the Mazda 3 category.
