In this post, we are going to address a topic 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 Mokka X is necessary. Indeed, 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 show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Opel Mokka 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 Mokka X?

So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless in general most Opel Mokka X 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 Mokka 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 sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned under the motor vehicle 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 Mokka X : It uses exactly similar process 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 Mokka X : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just supplied 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 efficient model from Oscaro.

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Where is the jack on Opel Mokka X?

We will now commence the part that surely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Opel Mokka X? It may seem basic, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Opel Mokka X 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 Mokka 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 motor vehicle, these locations may change depending on the year and the finish of your Opel Mokka X:

  • The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Opel Mokka 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 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 Opel Mokka X is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover 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 Opel Mokka X?

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

  • Before lifting your Opel Mokka 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 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 usually discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Opel Mokka X, 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 additional questions about the Opel Mokka X, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Mokka X category.