In this article, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to most 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 Mitsubishi Asx is essential. In truth, 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 describe the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mitsubishi Asx, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Mitsubishi Asx?
So we begin our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless generally speaking most Mitsubishi Asx 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 Mitsubishi Asx : 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 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 Mitsubishi Asx : It uses exactly similar process 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 Mitsubishi Asx : This kind 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 simpler 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 Mitsubishi Asx?
We will now start the part that certainly done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Mitsubishi Asx? It might seem very easy, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Mitsubishi Asx 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 Mitsubishi Asx 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 based on the year and the finish of your Mitsubishi Asx:
- The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Mitsubishi Asx. 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 component of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Mitsubishi Asx is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 Mitsubishi Asx?
Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Mitsubishi Asx. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Mitsubishi Asx, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Mitsubishi Asx, 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.
- Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Mitsubishi Asx, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
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