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Changing A Flat Tire On Your Own


Imagine this scenario. You are traveling outside the city. You feel the trees and soft wind against your hair. Its 4 o'clock in the afternoon and your aunt is waiting for you to arrive to her mountain cabin. Suddenly you hear a sound you didn't wish to hear in your entire driving life. Another thing you noticed is that one part of your car isn't at the right level. You stopped on the side of the road. You check your wheels and there it is. The curse that made your tires go blam! A piece of broken glass. You looked around you to get help but then your senses remind you that you are in the countryside. The distance of one house to another is 2 km. But don't get frustrated with the sad news because as long as you are equipped with the right tools, you could drive away in no time.

You just need these tools:

- Jack And Jack Support

- Screwdriver Or Pry Bar (Either One Can Do Just Fine)

- Wheel Wrench

Now that's ready, be sure you have parked your car some place hard and level. But if the situation has made it impossible, at least try to be level. Turn off the engine and put it in neutral. Take off the keys. Put the wheel brick for additional safety.

Start removing your wheel covers by using the pry bar. Do this separately until it loosens then you can now completely remove it.

Next thing you'll see are the screws that holds the wheel in its proper place. To detach it, use the wrench by turning it clockwise, you can crack it loose. When you have all nuts cracked, put them in a place where they won't roll or be lost.

Put your jack where the instructions suggested. Usually this is placed underneath the body near the rear. Raise the vehicle using the jack slowly. Raise it until the tire is just inches above the ground. Far enough to wiggle your flat tire out of the joint.

After removing the worn out tire, replace it with the new one. Then start screwing the lug nuts back again using your fingers. When all nuts are in their respective places, lower the car. Use the wrench to tighten the lug nuts. Just for the final touch.

There you are, a brand new tire ready to embark on your long journey. This will only cost you 30 to 45 minutes without any interruptions.

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