In this article, we are going to treat 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 Renault Trafic 2 is essential. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Trafic 2, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Renault Trafic 2?
So we start our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In fact, nevertheless generally most Renault Trafic 2 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 Renault Trafic 2 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has just one articulated arm that is positioned 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 Renault Trafic 2 : It uses exactly the same basic principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, nevertheless the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Renault Trafic 2 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just 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 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 Renault Trafic 2?
We will now start the part that absolutely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Renault Trafic 2? It might seem very easy, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Renault Trafic 2 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 Renault Trafic 2 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly change depending on the year and the finish of your Renault Trafic 2:
- The most common location for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Trafic 2. 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 component of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Renault Trafic 2 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 be able to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Renault Trafic 2?
Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Renault Trafic 2. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Renault Trafic 2, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Renault Trafic 2, 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 usually locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Renault Trafic 2, 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 further questions about the Renault Trafic 2, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Trafic 2 category.
