In this article, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to most of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Mini Countryman 2 is necessary. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components 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 Mini Countryman 2, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Mini Countryman 2?
So we start our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although generally speaking most Mini Countryman 2 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 Mini Countryman 2 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned 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 Mini Countryman 2 : It uses precisely 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 Mini Countryman 2 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just 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 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 Mini Countryman 2?
We will now start the part that definitely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Mini Countryman 2? It may seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Mini Countryman 2 vehicles 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 Mini Countryman 2 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 change depending on the year and the finish of your Mini Countryman 2:
- The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Mini Countryman 2. 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 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 Mini Countryman 2 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover 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 Mini Countryman 2?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Mini Countryman 2. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Mini Countryman 2, the process remains similar. This process may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Mini Countryman 2, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases discover a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Mini Countryman 2, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
To find more tips on the Mini Countryman 2, take a look at the Mini Countryman 2 category.
