In this article, we are going to address a topic that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Renault Twingo 3 is necessary. In truth, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the components behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first explain the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Renault Twingo 3, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Renault Twingo 3?

So we begin our content with the different sort of jacks that exist. In truth, although in general most Renault Twingo 3 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 Twingo 3 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed 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 Twingo 3 : It uses exactly the same basic principle as the jack seen earlier, 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 Renault Twingo 3 : 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 employ 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 Renault Twingo 3?

We will now commence the part that surely done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Renault Twingo 3? It might seem very easy, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Renault Twingo 3 vehicles are furnished 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 Twingo 3 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations might replace depending on the year and the finish of your Renault Twingo 3:

  • The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Renault Twingo 3. 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 Renault Twingo 3 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 Renault Twingo 3?

Finally, we will quickly explain how to use the jack on your Renault Twingo 3. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Renault Twingo 3, the process remains the same. This process might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Renault Twingo 3, 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 in most cases discover a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Renault Twingo 3, 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 Renault Twingo 3, go to our Renault Twingo 3 category.