In this post, we are going to talk about a theme that can be of use to everyone. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Volkswagen Golf 6 is necessary. In fact, without the jack, you won’t be able to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To do this, we will first show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Volkswagen Golf 6, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Volkswagen Golf 6?
So we begin our article with the different sort of jacks that exist. In fact, although generally most Volkswagen Golf 6 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 Golf 6 : The first type of jack, the most classic and cheapest of all, is generally determined on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has just one articulated arm that is situated under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Volkswagen Golf 6 : It uses exactly similar 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, 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 Volkswagen Golf 6 : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually just provided with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much less difficult 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 efficient model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Volkswagen Golf 6?
We will now start the part that certainly done you come to this post, where is the jack on a Volkswagen Golf 6? It might seem very easy, but depending on the motor vehicle make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Volkswagen Golf 6 vehicles 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 Golf 6 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 depending on the year and the finish of your Volkswagen Golf 6:
- The most general position for a jack is in the trunk of your Volkswagen Golf 6. 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 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 Volkswagen Golf 6 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will discover 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 Volkswagen Golf 6?
Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Volkswagen Golf 6. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Volkswagen Golf 6, the process remains similar. This process might seem difficult, but you just need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Volkswagen Golf 6, 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 motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually discover a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Volkswagen Golf 6, 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 Volkswagen Golf 6, go to our Volkswagen Golf 6 category.
