In this post, we are going to treat a theme 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 Astra 5 is fundamental. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Opel Astra 5, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Opel Astra 5?

So we begin our content page with the different types of jacks that exist. In fact, although in general most Opel Astra 5 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 Astra 5 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only 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 Opel Astra 5 : It uses precisely the same basic principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Opel Astra 5 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, 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 less complicated 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 Astra 5?

We will now commence the part that surely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Opel Astra 5? It may seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Opel Astra 5 vehicles 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 Opel Astra 5 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might change based on the year and the finish of your Opel Astra 5:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Opel Astra 5. 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 Astra 5 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will discover 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 Astra 5?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Opel Astra 5. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Opel Astra 5, the procedure remains the same. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Opel Astra 5, 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 in most cases discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Opel Astra 5, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you need more guides on the Opel Astra 5, go to our Opel Astra 5 category.