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Step 2 of 3 · Change a Flat Tire Yourself

Jack point and spare on

Jack point and spare on — step 2 of 3 in Change a Flat Tire Yourself. Manual: metal jack point near flat — not the oil pan. Raise until tire clears. Remove lugs, pull wheel, mount spare, hand-thread lugs.

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Free auto & mechanics tip: Jack point and spare on (step 2 of 3 from "Change a Flat Tire Yourself").

Manual: metal jack point near flat — not the oil pan. Raise until tire clears. Remove lugs, pull wheel, mount spare, hand-thread lugs.

Lower almost down, tighten star pattern (opposite nuts), fully lower, final snug.

Pro tip: Donut spares: usually max 50 mph / 80 km/h and limited miles — read the sidewall.

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