Auto Tips 2024, November

A broken candle is a terrible dream of a motorist. Meanwhile, this is not a reason for panic at all, but, on the contrary, for decisive action. In most cases, you can solve the problem with your own hands, without even visiting a service station

Many carburetor owners just dream of an injector. After all, there are almost no problems with it, because the injector does not need to be adjusted every time and does not need to be cleaned as often as the carburetor requires. However, not everyone can afford to purchase a new car with an injection engine

Idling is a special mode of operation of the engine while the vehicle is stationary. It turns on only after the "start" and "warm-up" modes. Its main function is to adjust the composition of the combustible mixture in order to reduce the toxicity of exhaust gases to a minimum

The most common motorcycle carburettors have five basic adjustments. Basic adjustments are made with their help, additional adjustments are made individually, depending on the brand of a particular carburetor. Instructions Step 1 Locate the idle mixture quality screw on the carburetor body

Adjusting motorcycle valves is an owner's task. Doing it yourself will save you time and money without having to go to a mechanic. Some motorcycle models require valve adjustments more often than others. In any case, a systematic check of the condition of these parts will keep them in working order

The traction characteristics of the motor sometimes become insufficient. In some modes, it begins to eject the combustible mixture back into the carburetor, which leads to a decrease in vehicle power and excessive fuel consumption. In such cases, it is recommended to install a petal valve between the engine cylinder and the carburetor

Recently, two-wheeled vehicles such as mopeds, scooters and motorcycles have become very popular. In a big city, this technique will be a real salvation and help save time. At the moment, on the Russian market, you can find a large number of motor vehicles of various capacities

After repair or replacement of valve train components, it becomes necessary to adjust the valve clearances. This is clearly evidenced by the increased noise emanating from the valve train, detected when listening to the engine. It is necessary - stylus of 2 class of accuracy - spanners - set of heads Instructions Step 1 When adjusting the valves, make sure that there is no dirt or dust under the hood that could get under the valve cover

Quite often, the carburetor starts to make a loud noise in the car, and it feels like the car is about to fall apart. There is a high probability that this is due to poor valve alignment or a gap between the engine valves. One of these valves launches a combustible mixture into the cylinder, while the other at this time releases all the exhaust gases

Snowmobiles "Buran" have been produced by the domestic industry for more than one decade. Simple and reliable enough, they nevertheless require periodic maintenance and repair. One of the tasks in this case may be the removal of the variator

The flame arrester is installed in the exhaust system of the vehicle and is used to reduce the temperature and energy of the exhaust gases. The unit is mounted in front of the resonator and is a tube with a diffuser, the body of which has an outer and an inner contour, between which a sound-absorbing filler is placed

Modern cars are equipped with catalysts, which are needed to purify exhaust gases from harmful substances contained in unburned fuel. Replacing a failed catalyst can be quite expensive, so some car owners may think about removing it. Why do you need a catalyst Environmental requirements for the cleanliness of car exhaust are constantly increasing

The fairing is quite a useful and necessary thing for people who love speed. It is not difficult to make this structure at home, the main thing is desire. Making a fairing for a motorcycle will take you less than an hour. It is necessary - putty - thin saw - rough files - sharp boot knife - PVA glue - epoxy adhesive - fiberglass - putty - emery cloth - primer Instructions Step 1 Use the styrofoam to shape the fairing you want

The car, on the appearance of which the designers of the tuning studio worked on, is easy to distinguish in the traffic flow. Such a car, in addition to the original color, is distinguished by an exclusive aerodynamic body kit, which gives it a truly unique appearance

There are two ways to increase the octane number of gasoline: simple - by adding antiknock agents (special additives) to it, and difficult - to apply a special technology that will increase the cost of the product. It is possible to "make"

Any motorcycle after a long use needs not only technical repairs, but also cosmetic ones. And before painting their "iron horse" motorists must have a number of questions related to the choice of paint, application technology and varnishing

What makes a person spend money on tuning his car? Surely, in each case it is something different. For example, a desire to stand out, improve the performance of your car, or just a craving for beauty, why not? Nevertheless, tuning is quite an expensive pleasure, but there is a fox for every kolobok

The spoiler is a stylish and beautiful part of the exterior body kit of the car, giving it a sportiness and speed. On sports cars, a spoiler increases downforce on the rear axle, which has a positive effect on the handling and traction of the rear wheels

One of the options for tuning a car is to replace the muffler from a conventional muffler to a direct-flow muffler. This increases the engine power by 5-7% and also makes the sound of the engine running either louder or quieter. You can do the forward flow with your own hands

Adherents of a sporty driving style from the general flow of vehicles are distinguished by the characteristic tuning of the car, unthinkable without a direct-flow exhaust system. Although there are often more modest fans of such aggression on the roads, who do not bother with full-fledged forcing of the engine and are limited only to increasing the decibels issued by the muffler

The muffler is necessary to reduce the noise generated by the exhaust gas stream, effectively blocking their path. And ideally, there should be no obstacle to the exhaust of gases from the cylinder. Instructions Step 1 To start combating the excessive noise generated by the car, launch an offensive on all fronts

A muffler is a part that you don't want to spend your savings on. But it's not very pleasant to ride with a collapsed one. An eerie roar and extraneous sounds will accompany you everywhere. And this affects the mood and well-being. Replacing the muffler on any car is inevitable

Direct flow is a type of high flow exhaust system. By installing a straight-through muffler, you can increase the power of the vehicle and achieve a noble sound of the engine. Therefore, many scooter owners sooner or later have a desire to remove the catalyst from their muffler

Various methods have been developed and applied in practice for boosting motorcycle engines. Some of them can be easily applied in a home garage, some can only be used in specialized motorcycle tuning companies. Some methods are distinguished by their relative simplicity and low cost, while others are very technologically advanced and can cost significantly more than the motorcycle itself

The quality of the mufflers that are on sale leaves much to be desired. Therefore, motorists often make them on their own. Some do co-currents, but most prefer to make the exhaust sound as quiet as possible. Some motorists prefer the loud exhaust sound

The scope of application of ATVs is very wide. This is not only fun riding on rough terrain, but also hunting, fishing … The villagers are trying to adapt the ATV for various jobs, using it as an analogue of a mini-tractor. However, not everyone can afford the new machine, so some are trying to build an ATV on their own

Troubleshooting the Voskhod motorcycle is quite feasible for any motorist with some skills and free time. Determine the cause of the breakdown of your motorcycle and determine the scope of future work. Instructions Step 1 Choose a place to repair Voskhod

IZH-Jupiter motorcycle engines can be easily boosted. The lack of ready-made boost kits is forcing owners of these motorcycles to look for ways to boost afterburners using available parts from other motorcycle models. Instructions Step 1 For IZH motorcycles with 175 cc cylinders, tuned resonators of ZID motorcycles are perfect

Having decided to repair a motorcycle or prepare it for the next season of operation, you must adhere to certain simple repair rules. Adhering to these rules, you will not have to look for a bolt or nut that has rolled somewhere, and the motorcycle repair itself will be done efficiently, and your nerves will be intact

Experienced owners of domestic "classics" are well aware of all the quirks of this invention of the Russian car industry. And for beginners, a lot may be unaware, for example, how to set the VAZ ignition. It is not very difficult if the vehicle is generally set up and working correctly

If you dream of getting your own car and moving from the category of pedestrians to the category of drivers, then you need a special license, that is, a driver's license. To obtain them, you need to pre-prepare a certain set of certificates and documents

Many motorists are puzzled by the issue of reducing fuel consumption due to the constant rise in gasoline prices. There are several aspects that a driver needs to know if he wants to save on fuel. Instructions Step 1 Check the condition of the vehicle

Periodic checking of the oil level in the engine and transmission is a mandatory rule of any prudent car owner, which he has raised to the rank of a habit. Indeed, preventing an engine or gearbox malfunction, which can be caused by an insufficient amount of oil, is much easier than going to a car service and paying a decent amount of money for repairs

For MMVZ engines installed on Minsk motorcycles, there are several ways to increase power. Each of them has its own characteristics and is used both individually and in combination with other methods of forcing. It is necessary - tuning kits

According to one of the legends, in 1898 the emigrants from Russia Kharlamov and Davidov opened a company in the United States and began to produce motorcycles, which have been considered the "legend of America" for more than a century

People who lack adrenaline buy their own motorcycles. These two-wheeled monsters can easily go around almost all traffic jams. The fuel consumption of a motorcycle is much lower than that of a car, which makes it more attractive. However, the motorcycle also requires maintenance

The Kiev motorcycle Dnipro is very popular among poor motorcyclists, for whom used Japanese are very expensive, and the Chinese are not attracted by either design or quality. At the same time, each owner of the Kiev opposite strives to remake his motorcycle to the best of his strength and capabilities

Many experienced motorcyclists buy Dnepr, already hoping to make an exclusive device out of it. Its design is quite simple and easily lends itself to various kinds of alterations. And the appearance of the motorcycle, even with a little tuning, becomes very, very effective

The hydraulic compensator is needed to increase the power and resource of the car engine. Thanks to it, good traction and quiet operation of the engine are achieved. In addition, an economical fuel consumption is ensured. Instructions Step 1 Modern autocars are not the same cars that were used 20 years ago

Cross motorcycles, unlike other types of motorcycles, are intended only for cross-country (cross-country) motorcycle races and sports stunts. These motorcycles are available for both adults and children. The main criteria for choosing a motocross motorcycle The main characteristics of a motocross motorcycle can be summed up in one phrase: