Change a flat tire like a girl
You're in a remote area and emergency roadside can't reach you. Trust me, you don't want to be in a situation stuck late at night having to wait for roadside assistance. Here's tips that might make a stressful situation easier to handle. And with a little bit of luck maybe you'll do it without chipping a nail.
Be prepared - have a jack and a wrench
- TURN ON YOUR HAZARD LIGHTS
- APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE
- LOOSEN THE LUG NUTS USING A WRENCH
- PLACE THE JACK UNDER THE VEHICLE
- RAISE THE VEHICLE WITH THE JACK
- UNSCREW THE LUG NUTS
- REMOVE THE FLAT TIRE
- MOUNT THE SPARE TIRE
- TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS
- LOWER THE VEHICLE
Look for the jack under the car
Usually, the jack goes under the vehicle. Most car frames have a particular indented area that’s designed to accommodate the jack. Feel for it and make sure the placement is sturdy. Your owner’s manual may specify exactly where to put the jack, double check.
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