In this article, we are going to address a subject that can be of use to everyone. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Volkswagen Atlas is essential. In truth, 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 describe the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Volkswagen Atlas, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Volkswagen Atlas?
So we begin our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. In truth, nevertheless generally most Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally located on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned 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 Volkswagen Atlas : It uses exactly the same process as the jack seen above, 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 Volkswagen Atlas : This form of jack is not standard equipment on cars, 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 utilise 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 Volkswagen Atlas?
We will now begin the part that surely done you come to this content, where is the jack on a Volkswagen Atlas? It might seem basic, but depending on the car produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Be aware that most Volkswagen Atlas cars are supplied 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 Volkswagen Atlas 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 depending on the year and the finish of your Volkswagen Atlas:
- The most common position for a jack is in the trunk of your Volkswagen Atlas. 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 position, 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 component of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Volkswagen Atlas is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will locate 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 Volkswagen Atlas?
Finally, we will fairly quickly describe how to use the jack on your Volkswagen Atlas. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Volkswagen Atlas, the procedure remains the same. This procedure might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Volkswagen Atlas, 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 locate a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Volkswagen Atlas, 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 Volkswagen Atlas, take a look at the Volkswagen Atlas category.
