In this post, we are going to talk about a theme that can be of use to all 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 Nissan Rogue is essential. Indeed, 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 describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Nissan Rogue, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Rogue?

So we start our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. Indeed, although in general most Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Nissan Rogue : It uses precisely the same basic principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Nissan Rogue : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 less complicated 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 Nissan Rogue?

We will now begin the part that surely done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Nissan Rogue? It might seem basic, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue 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 motor vehicle, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Nissan Rogue:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Rogue. 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 Nissan Rogue is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover it under your trunk, generally 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 Nissan Rogue?

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

  • Before lifting your Nissan Rogue, 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.
  • Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Nissan Rogue, 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 Nissan Rogue, take a look at the Nissan Rogue category.