In this post, we are going to talk about a theme that can be of use to everyone. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Nissan Sentra is essential. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability 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 describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Nissan Sentra, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Nissan Sentra?

So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless in general most Nissan Sentra 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 Nissan Sentra : 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 placed 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 Nissan Sentra : It uses precisely similar 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 Nissan Sentra : This sort of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 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 Nissan Sentra?

We will now begin the part that surely made you come to this post, where is the jack on a Nissan Sentra? It may seem simple, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Nissan Sentra cars are set up 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 Nissan Sentra 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 car, these locations might change depending on the year and the finish of your Nissan Sentra:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Nissan Sentra. 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 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 component of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Nissan Sentra is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually 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 Sentra?

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

  • Before lifting your Nissan Sentra, 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 usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Nissan Sentra, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Nissan Sentra, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Sentra category.