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The hydraulic drive of the hand brake is an absolutely necessary modification of the brake system when installing disc rear brakes on a car. The hydraulic handbrake coordinates the actuation of both rear brakes and increases the active safety of the car
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Engine idling is more than necessary for the driver, especially when driving on city roads with a lot of traffic lights and pedestrian crossings. The inability not to jam the car during periods of short stops significantly complicates the movement
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A power of attorney for the right to dispose of a vehicle is a document that will allow you to drive and use a vehicle that does not belong to you in the absence of the owner, monitor the technical condition and maintain it in proper quality
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Tinting film is considered one of the important parts of car tuning. It can significantly improve the impression of the car, create a sporty, aggressive image. However, if the film becomes unusable, it must be removed. You can handle this task yourself
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The headlamp glass can crack from a pebble from under the wheels of a vehicle in front of it. Driving with a broken headlamp is very dangerous, and the traffic police inspector can issue a fine. Therefore, the glass must be replaced as soon as possible
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Window tinting is performed by all vehicle owners with pleasure. Tinting not only gives the car an elegant appearance, but also protects the interior from rapid heating, burnout, penetration of UV rays. If the windshield is tinted correctly, then glare can be excluded, and this, in turn, reduces the likelihood of an accident
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Probably every driver who drives a VAZ car dreams of silence and comfort. The fact is that cars leave the factory with poor sound insulation. You can modify the factory oversights yourself. You just need to stock up on materials, time and patience
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Removing the wheel hub is necessary to replace a failed bearing and requires certain locksmith skills and special tools. During installation, the bearing does not require adjustment and installation work can be carried out independently. In order to remove the hub on a VAZ-2109, the car must be installed on a viewing pit or flat area, brake with a parking brake and set bars or wheel chocks under the rear wheels
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During the operation of the car, sometimes unpleasant situations arise associated with a sudden stop of the engine. There are several reasons for such a malfunction. Among them: malfunctions of the fuel system, malfunction of electrical equipment, malfunction of the ignition system
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It would seem that it could be easier to choose a system that maintains the optimal air temperature in the cabin of your favorite car, given the variety of devices. Typically, motorists make a choice between climate control or air conditioning
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As soon as the first frost sets in, for many forgetful motorists, the problem of defrosting the water in the windscreen washer tank becomes urgent. Not every car owner knows what to do in such a situation. Instructions Step 1 Drive the vehicle to a warm room
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Excessive heating of the engine, or a weak set of temperature, indicates a malfunction of the thermostat. To be more precise, there is a breakdown in the thermosensitive element, which is jammed in the extreme position. The thermostat in the engine cooling system acts as a switch for the direction of movement of the coolant
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To stand out from the crowd, so that the car has only its own unique "face", many car owners tune their iron horses. And the changes do not always concern only the body. Also, innovations may affect the interior. And one of the favorite activities of car enthusiasts is interior upholstery
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An unpleasant sweetish-sugary smell appears in the car if a coolant leak has occurred in the cooling system. This is the initial stage of the problem and is easy to deal with. But if the temperature sensor shows an ever higher degree, steam begins to flow through the radiator grill, and liquid drips from the radiator - definitely, you need to change the radiator
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What troubles do not lie in wait for drivers while driving on the roads. As statistics show, most accidents happen during traffic jams on city streets. The most common road traffic accidents in these conditions are car collisions, which often damage bumpers on cars
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The bumper is the most vulnerable place in any car. Each driver hit the curb at least once, after which, of course, there was a need to go to a car service or to a friend's at a service station and leave the car for several days so that your bumper was repaired
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Replacing struts is one of the most common headaches for Russian car owners. This is mainly due to the poor condition of domestic roads. If your suspension has long been in need of repair, and you don’t want to pay to the masters from the car service, then you need to think about the independent "
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Suspension condition affects handling and comfort. And shock absorbers play an important role in the design of the car. Replacing broken shock absorbers with new ones will give you a completely different ride experience. Comfort and handling are two very important parameters of a car
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The rear beam stabilizer is installed on VAZ cars with front-wheel drive. This measure increases traction and reduces lateral roll. The stabilizer also helps to evenly distribute the load on the shock absorbers. Necessary Wrenches, screwdriver, pliers, jack or inspection hole, grinder, welding, ruler, soapy water, anti-corrosion agent
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Removing the spring on the VAZ-2106 is done to replace it. Over time, the spring loses its flexibility, its work becomes less qualitative. Comfort decreases, and even extraneous sounds arise. Necessary - jack; - keys set; - ball joint puller
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Improper wheel balancing of a vehicle will reduce tire life and increase overall vibration. There is also significant wear on the steering and suspension. Therefore, wheel balancing should be performed regularly, in accordance with the recommendations specified in the vehicle's owner's manual
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Tinted glass has gained a lot of popularity today. This is a convenient and inexpensive way to protect furniture and wallpaper from fading. Reduced external visibility protects your privacy from prying eyes. Necessary An even, smooth support surface (a stable, solid table is suitable), a wide and flat chisel, a mallet, a wooden or plastic spatula, a soft rubber spatula, an alkaline detergent solution (liquid soap), a sharp knife (stationery can be used), a steel
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Starting the car the first time after a night of inactivity on the street in severe frost is a real success for many motorists. Often it is not so easy to do this, and in this case you have to be patient and start trying to reanimate the frozen car
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The fuel supply system includes: a fuel tank with a gasoline pump, a pressure regulator, a fuel filter, a nozzle rail, drain and supply lines. Through special pipelines, the gas tank communicates with the atmosphere. This eliminates deformation
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Disconnecting the batteries or forced repairs to the car will block the audio system. If you have a code for the Audi radio, then the first time you turn it on, you just need to enter it correctly. Necessary - radio tape recorder - instructions for the radio - code Instructions Step 1 Read the instructions
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Parking sensors assist the driver in reverse maneuvers. When approaching any hidden object, the sensor begins to beep and show the distance to the obstacle. Thus, the driver can park in limited conditions. Necessary Parktronic kit Bekorez Phillips screwdriver Drill Insulating tape Instructions Step 1 Parktronics come with different displays or with a rear view camera
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Starting the engine at subzero temperatures becomes a real problem for motorists. Many people use various methods invented by them, the most dangerous of which is heating the engine with an open fire, i.e. blowtorch. Instructions Step 1 The blowtorch is an assembly consisting of a tank into which gasoline is poured and a burner
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After a long period of operation of the car, such a phenomenon as a decrease in the clearance between the road surface and the car body is often observed. And the suspension itself can no longer cope with effective damping of shocks while driving on roads with poor-quality surfaces
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To make your car special and bright among the gray traffic of cars, you can use an unusual pattern on the hood of the car. Such a pattern can reflect your hobbies or affections, or it can be a pursuer and a practical goal - to close defects
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There are situations when you need to quickly eliminate a nuisance in the form of a gas tank leak, a hole in the radiator, a leak in the sewer pipes and many other excesses. To get rid of these problems, you can do "cold welding". It is a material similar to epoxy glue
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The arrival of winter among motorists is marked by the appearance of such a problem as fogging of windshields. This can cause an accident on the road or a traffic accident. The reason for the fogging of the windshield is quite simple
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If in the conversation between the drivers phrases are heard: "to sort out the engine", "overhaul of the engine", then the engine has already outlived its usefulness. As a rule, in the process of repairing this automotive unit, most of the parts of the old engine are thrown away and replaced with new ones
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With its impressive size and heavy weight, the engine flywheel stabilizes the crankshaft speed. But only on condition that the part is perfectly balanced. Otherwise, it can destroy first the rear, and then the subsequent main bearings of the crankshaft in the cylinder block
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Google has developed a project for unmanned vehicle control. Currently, the Google mobile is being successfully tested on the roads of several American states. The Google mobile is guided by the road, relying on information provided by the Google Street View resource, video cameras, radars, a LIDAR sensor and a sensor that determines the location of the car on the map
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Mechanical anti-theft systems in combination with electronic ones significantly complicate the "work" of the hijacker. They are blockers - mechanical locking devices that can be installed on the gearbox, hood, steering wheel, and also block the wheels and brake system of the car
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In the age of high technologies, it became possible to pay for fuel at gas stations with plastic cards. But not everyone knows how to refuel a car in this way. Necessary Fuel or bank plastic card. Instructions Step 1 Payment cards are very convenient and easy to use
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One of the essential elements of preparing a car for winter is changing the glass washer fluid. Unfortunately, not all drivers remember both of these or do not attach importance to it. But nevertheless, if you realized when the frost had already begun, and for some reason you did not have time to buy and change the liquid, do not despair, it can be prepared with the help of improvised means that every motorist has in the garage
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A crack or wear in the cooling system is evidenced by a leak in one of its components. A short-term solution to the problem is various sealants, after a short time, in order to avoid serious problems, you should immediately drive the car to a service station
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Headlights become cloudy over time. This is due to their damage. Don't worry, this problem is easy to fix. One of the most popular ways is to polish them in a technical center, in other words, in a car service. There, special polishing agents are used
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How to avoid problems with the battery while using it? This question is especially often asked by young drivers. They wonder why the battery runs out of service earlier than stated in the technical documentation. And this is a direct consequence of an inattentive attitude to the product