In this post, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to everyone. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Opel Agila is fundamental. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Opel Agila, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Opel Agila?

So we start our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally speaking most Opel Agila 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 Opel Agila : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Opel Agila : It uses precisely the same principle as the jack seen above, 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 Agila : This sort 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 simpler 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 Opel Agila?

We will now start the part that certainly done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Opel Agila? It may seem simple, but depending on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Opel Agila 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 Opel Agila 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 replace depending on the year and the finish of your Opel Agila:

  • The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Opel Agila. 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 Opel Agila 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 Opel Agila?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your Opel Agila. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Opel Agila, the process remains the same. This process may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Opel Agila, 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.
  • 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 Opel Agila, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Opel Agila, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Agila category.