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 replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Scion tC is necessary. In fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Scion tC, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Scion tC?

So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, nevertheless generally speaking most Scion tC 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 Scion tC : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has just one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle 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 Scion tC : It uses exactly similar basic principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
  • The hydraulic jack for Scion tC : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually just supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much simpler 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 Scion tC?

We will now begin the part that definitely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Scion tC? It may seem basic, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Scion tC cars are set up 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 Scion tC or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you might not have this information. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations might replace based on the year and the finish of your Scion tC:

  • The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Scion tC. 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 might 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 Scion tC is under your motor vehicle. 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 have the ability to release it and the spare tire.

How to use the jack on a Scion tC?

Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Scion tC. Whether it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Scion tC, the process remains similar. This process may seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:

  • Before lifting your Scion tC, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
  • Raise your Scion tC, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

To get more tips on the Scion tC, take a look at the Scion tC category.