In this article, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Mitsubishi L200 is fundamental. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Mitsubishi L200, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Mitsubishi L200?

So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, although in general most Mitsubishi L200 will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Mitsubishi L200 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Mitsubishi L200 : It uses exactly similar process as the jack seen above, 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 L200 : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in car 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Mitsubishi L200?

We will now commence the part that absolutely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Mitsubishi L200? It may seem basic, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Mitsubishi L200 vehicles are furnished 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 Mitsubishi L200 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Mitsubishi L200:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Mitsubishi L200. 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Mitsubishi L200 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, usually 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 L200?

Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Mitsubishi L200. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Mitsubishi L200, the process remains similar. This process may seem complex, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Mitsubishi L200, 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, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
  • Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will usually discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Mitsubishi L200, 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 Mitsubishi L200, take a look at the Mitsubishi L200 category.