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When changing a flat, when do you first loosen the lug nuts?

About one turn, before raising the car.

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  1. Only after the tire is off the ground
  2. Never, remove them with the car up
  3. About one turn, before raising the car ✔

Why: Kia's manual says to loosen the lug nuts one turn each while the tire is on the ground, then not remove any until the tire is raised. The ground keeps the wheel from spinning.

Huh, didn't know that: Kia's manual says never use oil or grease on wheel nuts or bolts, because the nuts might come loose.

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Answer: About one turn, before raising the car. Kia's manual says to loosen the lug nuts one turn each while the tire is on the ground, then not remove any until the tire is raised. The ground keeps the wheel from spinning.

  1. Kia Owner's Manual: Changing Tires ownersmanual.kia.com/full_webhelp/CL4/2026/en_US/topics/changing_tires.html
    Loosen the wheel lug nuts counterclockwise one turn each
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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