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HOW TO CHANGE A FLAT MADE EASY
Being a safe driver is a very important part of operating a motor vehicle. Along with this should be the ability to do certain things in emergency situations. Despite all our best efforts to be equipped with cell phones, AAA, and even OnStar, a person may find themselves stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire. Replacing a flat tire requires only a few essentials. Knowing how to perform this automotive task will have you back on the road in no time. Following the steps below you'll be able to save yourself the hassle of waiting for AAA to come bail you out because you should be able to change the tire yourself.
First, when you have a flat, pull over to the side of the road. If you are driving, put your vehicle into park, put on the parking brake, and turn on your hazard lights. Next, make sure that your vehicle is on a flat and firm surface. This reduces the risk of your vehicle falling off the jack when you raise it up. At the same time, make sure that you are not too close to traffic. Doing this will keep you safe and give you the space that you will need to get this job done. Now, locate and get out your equipment: the spare tire, the jack, the wheel chocks, and the tire iron. Most vehicles come with all four of these things when you purchase them. If your vehicle did not, they can be purchased at your local auto part store.
Second, place the wheel chocks on the opposite end of where the flat is. So, if your flat is on the rear end of the vehicle, you should place the wheel chocks in front of the front end tires. The wheel chocks are used to keep the vehicle from rolling forward or backward, depending on what end you’re working on. Then you need to loosen the wheel bolts on the tire that is flat while it is still on the ground. If you were to try to loosen the bolts while the tire is in the air, it would