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Two hydraulic systems are used in Niva VAZ-2121/2131 and Chevrolet-Niva cars, which require pumping during operation in order to remove air. It is a hydraulic brake and clutch drive system. If there are air bubbles in them, the brakes may not work or the clutch is not fully disengaged, as well as failures of the clutch and brake pedals
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The heating valve of a VAZ car is usually changed by the beginning of the cold season or when the tightness of the valve is broken. A symptom of a malfunction (valve leakage) is the presence of coolant stains on the carpet near the front passenger seat
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Even with careful operation of the car, scratches appear on its body sooner or later. The reason for this may be tree branches, stones flying from under the wheels, or environmental influences. However, whatever the cause of the damage, it needs to be urgently dealt with
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Windshield wipers, or as motorists call "windshield wipers", are a very important element of a car's design. Without them, you cannot go anywhere in the rain, otherwise the risk of getting into an accident is too great. Unfortunately, the failure of the "
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There are plenty of options to personalize your car, from airbrushing to body panel upgrades. One of the simplest and least expensive of them is to install neon lights, both the interior and the underside of your car. Due to the fact that neon lighting has a lot of color schemes, it will not be difficult to choose the one that suits you
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Installing a starting engine heater on a car is relevant in the northern regions of Russia, where the average ambient temperature rarely rises above minus 20 degrees Celsius. In the southern regions and in the middle zone of our country, the need for motorists for this additional equipment may arise once every 5 or 10 years
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If the fuel level sensor fails, the light on the instrument panel may light up regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank, or stop working altogether. In this case, it can be repaired. Necessary - screwdriver; - key "
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The vacuum ignition timing controller is a device located in the distributor housing. Designed to change the ignition timing depending on the engine load. To check it, preliminary adjustment of the breaker is required. Necessary - control stand for checking ignition devices
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The difficulty in fitting the instrument panel directly depends on the high cost and the very texture of the material used. The easiest way is to cover the panel with carpet and leatherette. Also, for the high-quality performance of such work, accuracy, attentiveness and experience are required
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The operating condition of the vehicle and the correct start of its engine are directly dependent on the idle valve. Unfortunately, the idle valve gets dirty from time to time. The main reason for contamination of KXX is oil dust penetrating through the crankcase ventilation tube
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Batteries with liquid electrolyte need to be periodically replenished with water. The frequency of adding water will depend on how the battery is used and how it is used. Batteries emit large amounts of explosive gas when charging and must be handled with extreme caution
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Fog lights help the car move in poor visibility conditions, so they must always be in good working order. If one of the fog lights does not work, it must be removed and replaced. Necessary - screwdrivers; - spanners; - cotton gloves
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If a pneumatic actuator for the secondary chamber throttle valve is installed in a car with a carburetor type engine, the owner of such a car may face the problem of deteriorating fuel atomization and a decrease in torque at low crankshaft speeds
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If the muffler begins to rattle and beat against the car body, then its mountings are damaged. To avoid unnecessary vibration, drive the machine onto a pit or lift and diagnose the muffler. In the event that the fasteners have collapsed, remove the muffler, weld them again and reinstall them on the car
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A stove in a car is one of the most indispensable parts, especially in the cold season. Therefore, if it fails, it is necessary to take measures to replace the heater. Necessary - tank for coolant; - screwdriver. Instructions Step 1 Before carrying out work, be sure to drain the coolant into a previously prepared container through the hole in the fluid reservoir
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Crimp connections are used in pneumatic and hydraulic systems of a car, as well as when connecting power supply wires. The connection is carried out by crimping the fitting into which the end of the tube or cable is threaded. A ferrule is placed between the tube and the fitting
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A dented front fender is not yet the biggest misfortune that awaits a motorist. However, body repair is considered one of the most expensive, even when it comes to a budget domestic car. First, you need to determine the condition of the front wing
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You drive up to work and park in your usual place, when suddenly - what is it? You felt how the car bumper scraped along the curb. This is bad luck, you think, examining the lower part of the bumper, but six months ago this could not have happened, the new car was parked with a margin at the curb
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The convenience of driving and the safety of car operation largely depend on the serviceability of the car wiper. But often car wipers fail and require repair or complete replacement. Therefore, every driver should be able to quickly and efficiently replace a faulty wiper with a new one
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To carry out a high-quality repair, it is necessary to know not only the principle of operation of the generator, but also its design. A car generator is no different from a DC motor. And its design is similar. The basis of a modern car is not even a fuel system, but electrical equipment
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All sorts of accidents (traffic accidents, hooligans, children playing with a ball, etc.) can cause damage to your favorite car in the form of dents on the body. As a rule, body work in car services by craftsmen is very expensive, which not everyone can afford
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If the car is used, you need to pay a lot of attention to its shortcomings, because the previous owners often hide the truth about what is happening under the hood of the car. Where do you start? Instructions Step 1 A well-adjusted and serviceable engine starts immediately, about a second after turning the key in the ignition lock
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Warming up the car is necessary for the engine to work better during the cold season. For Subaru owners, the question of how to reduce the warm-up time of the car without losing efficiency is also becoming relevant. Instructions Step 1 If you have a carburetor installed on your car, then during warming up, pull the air intake knob to the maximum length and wait
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If during the operation of the engine you have a suspicion of a violation of the tightness of the cylinder block, then you need to find out the reason as soon as possible. Confirmation of such a malfunction may be coolant that has entered the crankcase or the presence of oil in the coolant
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Controlling the correct tire pressure not only has a beneficial effect on tire life and directional stability, but also saves gas. The correct pressure allows you to feel the safety and comfort of driving your car. The correct pressure helps to avoid tire deformation and maintain the tread
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One of the most popular domestically produced SUVs is the Niva. This vehicle is capable of overcoming significant obstacles. It is pleasantly surprised by its low cost and practicality. However, almost every owner of the Niva is interested in the question - how to reduce fuel consumption
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The operation of a working generator after starting the engine is to provide all consumers included in the on-board network of the machine with an electric current of the required strength and voltage. But the rotating rotor of the generator is not a guarantee that the energy it generates meets the required parameters
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In Russia, the overwhelming majority of motorists drive VAZ cars. This is due to the low cost of domestic cars and their simple maintenance. However, VAZ engines are very weak, so many owners of these cars have a desire to increase the power of the power unit
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If a light bulb with a catalyst icon comes on often, it means that it is overheating, and after a while it will need to be repaired. After a series of overheating, it is damaged and engine power is noticeably lost. Necessary - keys set
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One of the important maintenance procedures is changing the oil and oil filter. Failure to replace these materials will result in premature engine wear. It is recommended to change the engine oil and filter at the same time. Necessary - fresh engine oil
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Do you have a broken car radio or do you want to replace it with a more modern version? First of all, you must dismantle the old radio. It is not difficult to perform this manipulation if you have such a practice. If you do not have this experience, you can damage not only the front console, but also the interior trim
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Many domestic car factories, everywhere passing from carburetor engines to injection engines, tried not to change the design of the block and head much. Therefore, at home, when converting a carburetor to an injector, you can do the same: purchase an injection power system and install it instead of the carburetor one
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If you want to adjust the speed of your car, then you do not need to contact a service center for help. If you have a carbureted engine, you can easily cope with this task on your own and with just an ordinary flat screwdriver. Necessary - small flat screwdriver - instruction manual for your car Instructions Step 1 Start the car and warm it up to operating temperature
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The brushes are responsible for the cleanliness of the windshield in rainy and snowy weather. However, in winter, when the temperature gets very low, ordinary brushes begin to freeze in the glass. Therefore, they need to be replaced with frameless ones
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Quite often, car owners are faced with a problem, which is a strong creak of the panel. However, this problem can be easily solved. You just need to make it soundproof. This work takes about two days. Instructions Step 1 First you need to remove the entire panel
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The idle speed controller is a bipolar stepper motor with a cone valve. Controlled by an electronic engine control unit (ECU), the regulator is designed to change the throughput of the air channel by moving the cone valve. Necessary - Phillips screwdriver
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There are several instruments in the car interior that are very important to the driver. One of them is the speedometer. It shows how fast the car is moving. Many owners do not like the stock speedometer installed in the car. How to remake the speedometer of your car yourself?
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Many car owners are faced with the need to replace any spare parts. As a rule, anyone can handle this. And in order to put another engine, you will need some knowledge not only of mechanics, but also of the stages of work. Instructions Step 1 Remove the attachment, then the receiver, rail and exhaust manifold
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Despite the tightening of fines for tinted car windows, the popularity of tinting remains the same. After all, tinted windows of the car not only give it a stylish look, but also solve many practical issues - they hide passengers from the scorching sun, and things in the cabin from prying eyes
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All operating parameters of a modern, high-tech engine are laid down by the manufacturer in the electronic control unit of the power plant - EPU, which is located in the passenger compartment, under the front panel. As a rule, designers install software that limits the development of maximum engine speed, and, accordingly, the car is limited to a set of maximum speed