In this article, we are going to talk about 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 Mokka is necessary. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first describe the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Opel Mokka, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Opel Mokka?

So we begin our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. Obviously, although in general most Opel Mokka 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 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated 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 Mokka : It uses exactly 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, 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 Mokka : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult 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 Mokka?

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

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

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

  • Before lifting your Opel Mokka, 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 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 Mokka, 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 Mokka, go to our Opel Mokka category.