In this post, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Opel Grandland X is important. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently replace a wheel, or, access the components 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 Grandland X, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Opel Grandland X?

So we start our article with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, although generally speaking most Opel Grandland X 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 Grandland X : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally discovered 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 enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Opel Grandland X : It uses precisely the same process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand 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 Grandland X : 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 easier 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 Opel Grandland X?

We will now start the part that definitely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Opel Grandland X? It might seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Opel Grandland X cars are supplied 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 Grandland X 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 car, these locations may replace based on the year and the finish of your Opel Grandland X:

  • The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Opel Grandland X. 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your Opel Grandland X 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 be able to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Opel Grandland X?

Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Opel Grandland X. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Opel Grandland X, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

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

If you have any further questions about the Opel Grandland X, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Grandland X category.