In this post, we are going to treat a theme that can be of use to all of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a PORSCHE 718 is important. In truth, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first explain the different types of jacks, then, where the jack is on an PORSCHE 718, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for PORSCHE 718?

So we start our article with the different types of jacks that exist. In truth, although generally speaking most PORSCHE 718 will be equipped with the same type of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:

  • The single-arm screw jack for PORSCHE 718 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally identified on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for PORSCHE 718 : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for PORSCHE 718 : This kind 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 less complicated to utilise 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 PORSCHE 718?

We will now start the part that absolutely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a PORSCHE 718? It may seem very easy, but based on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most PORSCHE 718 cars are equipped with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. Whether you have just bought your PORSCHE 718 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly change based on the year and the finish of your PORSCHE 718:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your PORSCHE 718. 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 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 part of your trunk.
  • Last possible location for the jack on your PORSCHE 718 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 PORSCHE 718?

Finally, we will fairly quickly explain how to use the jack on your PORSCHE 718. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your PORSCHE 718, 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 PORSCHE 718, 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, 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 usually locate a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your PORSCHE 718, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you want more guides on the PORSCHE 718, go to our PORSCHE 718 category.