In this post, we are going to address a theme that can be of use to all of us. 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 Multivan is essential. In actual fact, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change 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 kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Volkswagen Multivan, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Volkswagen Multivan?
So we begin our article with the different kind of jacks that exist. In actual fact, nevertheless generally most Volkswagen Multivan 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 Volkswagen Multivan : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This sort of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle 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 Volkswagen Multivan : 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, 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 Multivan : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only 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 less complicated 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 efficient model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Volkswagen Multivan?
We will now commence the part that definitely made you come to this content, where is the jack on a Volkswagen Multivan? It might seem basic, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not the same. Take note that most Volkswagen Multivan vehicles are equipped 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 Multivan 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 motor vehicle, these locations might change based on the year and the finish of your Volkswagen Multivan:
- The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Volkswagen Multivan. 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 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 Multivan is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, generally 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 Multivan?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Volkswagen Multivan. If it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Volkswagen Multivan, 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 Multivan, 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.
- Start to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will generally find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Volkswagen Multivan, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you want more tutorials on the Volkswagen Multivan, go to our Volkswagen Multivan category.
