In this article, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to everyone. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Peugeot Traveller is necessary. Indeed, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore 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 Peugeot Traveller, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Peugeot Traveller?
So we begin our content with the different types of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless generally speaking most Peugeot Traveller 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 Peugeot Traveller : The first type of jack, the most traditional 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 Peugeot Traveller : It uses exactly similar process 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 Peugeot Traveller : 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 simpler 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 efficient model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Peugeot Traveller?
We will now commence the part that certainly done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Peugeot Traveller? It may seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Be aware that most Peugeot Traveller vehicles are equipped 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 Peugeot Traveller 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 replace based on the year and the finish of your Peugeot Traveller:
- The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Peugeot Traveller. 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 part of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Peugeot Traveller 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 Peugeot Traveller?
Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Peugeot Traveller. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Peugeot Traveller, the procedure remains similar. This procedure may seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Peugeot Traveller, 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, in any other case 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 find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Peugeot Traveller, 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 Peugeot Traveller, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot Traveller category.
