Chevrolet Service Tips: How to Change a Flat Tire 

There are certain things all drivers should know, like how to use turn signals. It’s also important to know more complicated things, like how to change a flat tire.

You never know when you’ll run over something sharp and puncture a tire, which is why this bit of knowledge is so vital. Check out this guide from our Chevrolet service center that goes over the basics of changing a flat tire.   

1. Gather Your Tools

There are two crucial tools you’ll need for changing a tire: a tire jack and a lug wrench. Take those out of your car, along with your spare tire.

2. Loosen the Lug Nuts

Next, take your wrench and loosen the lug nuts. Make sure not to remove them completely yet, as they’ll need to hold your tire in place.

3. Jack Up the Car

The third step is to put your tire jack under a strong part of your car’s frame. Then, turn the jack handle in a clockwise motion until the entire tire is off the ground.

4. Remove the Flat

Once your tire is up in the air, you can take off the lug nuts completely, along with the flat tire. Next, line up the holes on your wheel with the holes on the spare tire and put the lug nuts back in. First tighten them by hand, and then use the wrench.

5. Put the Car Back Down

The final step is to turn the jack handle counter-clockwise until your car is lowered. Check the lug nuts again to make sure they’re tight.

For more service tips or information, get in touch with our Chevy dealership in Freehold. If you need any work done on your car, make an appointment with our professional service department any time. 

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