Auto 2024, December
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Bixenon is a type of inert gas. Thanks to its use in the manufacture of lamps used for mounting in car headlights, the view of the road at night is greatly increased. Bi-xenon lamps have their own advantages and some disadvantages. The main distinguishing features of bi-xenon headlights The main difference between bi-xenon and xenon is the degree and method of fixation in a car headlight
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A constant velocity joint is required to transfer torque from the drive shaft to the steering wheels. It is used in the construction of front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles, construction and special wheeled vehicles. The constant velocity joint (also known by the abbreviation SHRUS) is widely used in the designs of modern cars to transfer torque from the drive shaft to the steering wheel
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A trailer is a vehicle that is designed to move with a car or other engine-powered vehicle. It can be used to transport various goods or equipment. Instructions Step 1 First, decide for what purpose and cargo you need this type of vehicle
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Many car owners who have their own garage use it not only as a parking lot for the car, but also for repairing it. To carry out the latter, you must have a viewing hole, which you can make yourself. Calculation of the dimensions of the inspection pit The width of the cavity depends on the size of the vehicle
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Brake pads are the second most frequent consumable in a car after oil. If you miss the moment when you need to replace them, it can turn into big trouble for the car. In addition, smart technology warns in advance exactly when to change them
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The undercarriage of the vehicle must always be in good condition. Especially the front wheel hub bearings. If you do not notice their destruction in time, then when driving, the car can sharply throw in the direction of the jammed front hub, which is fraught with serious consequences
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Untimely detection of breakdowns of the running gear of a car is fraught with serious consequences: in addition to an increase in the load on the body, leading to its destruction, emergency situations may occur. The most common cause of a car suspension malfunction is the wear of specific parts
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During its long history dating back to 1972, the Japanese model Honda Civic has already won the love of motorists around the world. The car is beautiful, dynamic and technological. The Honda Civic is a Japanese C-class car, also referred to in Europe as the "
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Fuel pumps can be found today on all vehicles equipped with an internal combustion engine. Very often, cars break down precisely because of a malfunction of the high pressure fuel pump, so it is important to know the principle of its operation and the "
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If you want to remove the radio tape recorder from your Mercedes or replace it with a more modern version, you need to properly and carefully dismantle it. You can do it yourself or contact the Mercedes service center. Instructions Step 1 Stop the engine in the car
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Glass as a material is much stronger than metal. The physical properties of glass have pushed car manufacturers to change traditional vehicle manufacturing technologies, making the front and rear windshields part of the structural body. At present, these accessories are no longer installed as before, in the openings by means of sealing rubber bands, but are glued there using especially strong adhesives
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During the operation of any car, various kinds of breakdowns and malfunctions occur that require immediate correction. If you have a budget class car, then contacting a specialized service costs a lot. For example, you need to replace the glass
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Has a stone flew out from under the wheels of a car in front left a crack, a deep scratch, or has it broken through the windshield through and through? What should you do in such a situation? You can contact a car service, where the auto glass will be replaced quickly and efficiently
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Replacement of antifreeze, as a rule, is carried out when the coolant ages. Or it is required after repairs, most often replacing the radiator. The most reliable in this matter will be following the operating instructions for a particular car
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If you need to replace the windshield of a car, you can contact a service station, where they will carry out all the work efficiently and quickly. But if you have a desire to learn how to repair a car yourself, as well as the necessary tool, try to glue the glass yourself
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While driving, a car with a faulty muffler can be heard from afar, annoying with its roar both the owner and other road users. When such a malfunction occurs, the sound of the engine of the machine begins to resemble the roar of a tractor from a collective farm yard
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Car owners regularly search for spare parts. After all, a car is a mechanism that sometimes breaks down. And consumables need to be changed constantly. Today it seems that finding the right spare part is not a big problem. After all, there is a huge number of both stationary stores and breakdowns, and Internet points
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The front pads of the car are subjected to more stress when braking than the rear. For normal operation of the brake system, they must be replaced in time. The frequency of inspection of the front pads should be no more than 15,000 km. The pads must be replaced if the friction linings have worn down to 1
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Alloy wheels for cars are becoming more and more popular. And this is due not only to their external beauty. Light alloy wheels have been proven to be more durable and wear resistant. However, in order for them to meet all the requirements set for them, you need to choose the right ones
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Nobody is immune from accidents. And in case of getting into a minor accident, you should not be upset. It is better to get together and carry out all the necessary procedures that will help to identify the culprit and draw up the necessary documents to obtain insurance for car repairs
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Each car must have serviceable side lights so that the driver driving behind can clearly see the dimensions of the car in the dark. If the size on your Mazda has burned out, then it needs to be urgently replaced. This is not a very difficult procedure
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Parking lights are required to mark the car in the parking lot at night. Parking lights are dimmer than DRL lights. Even if you install powerful LEDs, the effect of brightness will be absent - the side light bulbs are not in focus of the headlamp reflector
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There are times in the life of a car owner when the car's security system brings unexpected surprises. This is especially unpleasant if the car cannot be armed and quietly absent. But all freelance situations have their own reasons, in which you need to be able to understand
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Tuning the dashboard of a car is one of the most popular activities. But often an existing panel cannot be upgraded according to the desired result. There is only one way out - to make a new panel from scratch. Necessary - material for the manufacture of the panel body
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Scratches on a car are a very unpleasant thing. Moreover, both small, almost imperceptible and deep, well-distinguishable scratches affect the mood of the car owner equally badly. Therefore, every car enthusiast tries to repair his car as soon as possible
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Dismantling and subsequent disassembly of the steering column in domestic cars is not difficult. To cope with such work is within the power of any person who at least once held wrenches in his hands. Necessary - curly screwdriver, - wrenches 13 and 17 mm, - socket wrench 24 mm, - beard, - a hammer
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If you decide to refine your car and install a fresh audio system, you will be glad to know that you can do it yourself. All you need to install a new car audio system is the usual handy tools, a little time, patience and a couple of simple tips on how to set up this unit in your car step by step
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To diagnose and repair certain Opel components and assemblies, it is necessary to remove the instrument panel. If you wish, you can do this yourself. In this case, no equipment is required, only a regular tool. Necessary - a set of spanners and open-end wrenches, socket heads
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For an avid motorist, a car is not only a means of transportation, but also a kind of personal space in which he spends part of his time. Therefore, comfort and coziness in his own car is so important for the driver. Unfortunately, the standard equipment of the fat machine is far from always able to satisfy the requirements of a fastidious person
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To accurately and quickly find and eliminate automatic transmission malfunctions, 3 conditions are necessary. First, you must have an idea of the structure and operation of the automatic transmission. Secondly, you must have a clear understanding of the symptoms of malfunction and their manifestations in different driving modes
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The Volkswagen Tuareg is equipped with bi-xenon main headlights with gas discharge lamps. Gas discharge lamps shine with both low and high beam at the same time. With the help of an electromechanical regulator, the light is distributed to the near and far, closing certain parts of the headlight with a shutter
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Everyone knows that you cannot drive after drinking alcohol. Therefore, the excuse: "I don't drink, I'm driving" no one is surprised and perceives it quite normally. At the same time, it is considered quite natural that the driver who remains sober will take his friends home after the party
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The car generator is used to charge the battery, as well as to power the electrical components in the car: side lights, on-board computer, air conditioner and others. The generator provides the operation of many components of a modern car, in this regard, increased safety requirements are applied to it and is carefully checked
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The unpleasant consequences of a generator failure are obvious: the battery stops charging, on which the entire onboard load falls. But this is half the trouble: the increased voltage threatens the failure of all the electronics of the car. However, you should not rush to buy a new device - in some cases, it is enough to replace some of its elements, which will cost much less
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If your "ninety-ninth" heats up and boils, first check the electrical circuit for turning on the engine cooling fan, perhaps this is the whole point. It will not be difficult to understand it. VAZ 21099 To repair a domestic VAZ 21099, you do not need to be a qualified auto mechanic
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Ambient air quality is poor, especially on our roads. Over time, you begin to notice that the interior takes longer to warm up in winter, the frozen glass does not thaw well, and the glass “sweats” in rainy weather. All these are signs of a damaged cabin filter
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The interior of the Opel Astra car is very susceptible to various types of blockages. This can be road dust, exhaust fumes from other cars, poor air circulation. To ensure the cleanliness of the passenger compartment, a cabin filter is installed in the vehicles
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A faulty clutch is a much more serious problem than people sometimes think. In this case, you can diagnose a breakdown on your own, paying attention to extraneous sounds, incorrect "behavior" of the clutch and other problems. Observation and the habit of monitoring the condition of the car will be very useful
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Lovers of homemade products often choose a variety of types of vehicles as an object of technical creativity. Usually, a home-made car or tractor is assembled from serviceable units taken from machines that have served their life. It is much more difficult to assemble those units that are not included in the factory prototype kit
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Replacing the valve stem seals (also known as valve seals) is a very simple and short-lived operation. However, the result can be the cessation of the increased oil consumption and the restoration of the normal CO content in the exhaust gases, which will increase the engine's service life