In this article, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to most 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 Opel Adam is necessary. In truth, 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 types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Opel Adam, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Opel Adam?

So we begin our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In truth, although generally most Opel Adam will be equipped with the same sort of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for Opel Adam : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the car to lift it. This sort of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Opel Adam : 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 Opel Adam : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only provided with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much simpler to utilise 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 Opel Adam?

We will now start the part that certainly made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Opel Adam? It might seem simple, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Opel Adam vehicles are equipped 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 Opel Adam or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Opel Adam:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Opel Adam. 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 location, 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 Opel Adam is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find 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 Opel Adam?

Finally, we will quickly describe how to use the jack on your Opel Adam. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Opel Adam, the process remains the same. This process might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

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

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