While you should never shy away from asking for help, it’s still important to know how to do things yourself. When it comes to basic car maintenance, you should be prepared to tackle small issues, including a flat tire. Our GMC service wants to help you out with this guide.
Tools to Change a Flat
To change a flat tire, you need just three things: a jack, lug wrench, and spare tire. If you have those, you are already ahead of the game. Now it’s time to move on to these steps:
Step 1
Loosen the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Don’t take the lug nuts off yet, however.
Step 2
Find a strong part of your car’s frame, put the jack under it, and turn the handle counterclockwise. Don’t stop until the tire is off the ground several inches.
Step 3
Now it’s time to take the lug nuts off completely. After that, take the new tire, line up the holes, and put the lug nuts back on. Tighten them by hand.
Step 4
Turn the jack handle counter-clockwise to lower the car. Now, tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
Important 5th Step
While your car will be fine after you put the new tire on, you can’t forget about something important: getting a new tire. And if your spare was a temporary donut, you’ll need to do this quickly. Peruzzi Buick GMC near Philadelphia can get you the tire you need. Just get in touch with our parts department to let us know what you’re looking for. Your vehicle can also get any maintenance it requires through our service center.
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