In this post, 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 replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Volkswagen Lupo is necessary. Indeed, 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 kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Volkswagen Lupo, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.

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What are the different types of jacks for Volkswagen Lupo?

So we start our content with the different kind of jacks that exist. Indeed, nevertheless generally most Volkswagen Lupo 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 Volkswagen Lupo : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This type of jack has only one articulated arm that is situated under the car to lift it. This type of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
  • The double-arm screw jack for Volkswagen Lupo : 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, however 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 Lupo : This form of jack is not standard equipment on vehicles, and is usually only 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 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 Volkswagen Lupo?

We will now start the part that absolutely made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Volkswagen Lupo? It may seem basic, but depending on the car make and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Volkswagen Lupo cars 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 Volkswagen Lupo 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 Volkswagen Lupo:

  • The most basic position for a jack is in the trunk of your Volkswagen Lupo. 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 Volkswagen Lupo 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 Volkswagen Lupo?

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

  • Before lifting your Volkswagen Lupo, 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, otherwise 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 Volkswagen Lupo, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.

If you need more tutorials on the Volkswagen Lupo, go to our Volkswagen Lupo category.