Auto 2024, September
Despite the fact that Priora's timing belt is almost twice as wide as on cars of the tenth family, it requires periodic replacement. The first replacement of the timing belt should be carried out after 200 thousand kilometers. But every 45 thousand it is necessary to inspect it for defects and deviations
Car mirrors often suffer from contact with obstacles and other vehicles. And Mercedes is no exception. A damaged rearview mirror must be repaired or replaced with a new one. And first of all - take it off. Instructions Step 1 To remove manually adjusted mirrors, release the bracket for the mirror adjustment handle and remove this handle
Side mirrors are very important parts of every vehicle as they allow the driver to see the situation behind. It is thanks to them that the driver can safely rebuild from one lane to another. But the side mirrors are often subject to mechanical stress and therefore require repair
The functionality of the rear-view mirrors installed by the manufacturer in car interiors does not satisfy all car owners. In this connection, some motorists have an irresistible desire to change the standard accessory to a panoramic mirror or a mirror equipped with an additional electronic information module
The main type of braking system on most cars is disc brakes, the main element of which is the brake disc. The system starts working with the depressing of the pedal, and this force is transmitted to the brake discs of all wheels. Instructions Step 1 Look in your car's service book - find out what type of braking system is installed on it
The rear-view mirror is an important part in the car, on which not only your own safety on the road directly depends, but also the safety of the motorists and pedestrians around you. A poorly adjusted mirror is like poor eyesight. Approach the installation and setup of the mirror responsibly and it will greatly help you on the road
Every driver has at least once faced the fact that frost freezes on the windows when the air temperature drops below zero. As a result, visibility is impaired. It is especially bad when the rear window freezes, looking at which some drivers orient themselves when leaving the parking lot
If you want your car to go faster and use fuel more efficiently, replacing the fuel filter will help. You can do it yourself, which will be much cheaper than visiting a service center. Necessary - Keys set; - Jack; - Crosshead screwdriver
From what the oil pressure sensor shows, you can understand how correctly the car works. Failures in the pressure sensor readings indicate that there are malfunctions in the car. However, such malfunctions can have several problems. Necessary - control pressure gauge
Poor quality fuel can lead to fuel system failure, loss of power, poor engine performance, or even complete failure. That is why it is important to determine the quality of fuel before refueling a car with it. Necessary - transparent bottle
Finding quality gasoline can sometimes be a real problem for a motorist. It is clear that experienced drivers can determine its quality by the "behavior" of the car. But how can a beginner figure this out? Instructions Step 1 The quality of the gasoline can be identified by its color
After an overhaul of the engine, it is imperative to run it in in a gentle mode: do not exceed the set speed threshold and the number of revolutions, avoid sudden loads. This is necessary for the gradual grinding of the moving parts of the motor
Winter is becoming a real challenge for most car owners. In frosty weather, even an expensive foreign car with a powerful engine may refuse to start on the first try, and motorists should remember a few simple rules that will facilitate a "
A dirty fuel pump mesh causes poor vehicle dynamics, a drop in power, and intermittent operation. Poor-quality fuel is the reason for the destruction of the tank, which is why its inner part crumbles and a metal deposit forms at the bottom. Low quality gasoline and time will destroy the fuel tank
In those cases when the engine of a VAZ 2112 car began to lose power, and extraneous mechanical noise is heard in the area of \ u200b \ u200bthe location of the fuel tank when the engine is running, then the fuel pump of your car is probably working at the limit of its capabilities and will soon become unusable
There are several types of clutch drive: hydraulic, mechanical and combined. On domestic VAZ cars, only mechanical and hydraulic drives are used. The clutch setting process depends on the type of drive installed. Necessary A set of wrenches, a ruler
A motorist who is forced to disassemble the headlight of a VAZ 2112 car, frankly, cannot be envied. Because in this case, in order to achieve the goal, it is necessary to disassemble almost half of the car. Necessary - 17 mm spanner - 13 mm spanner - screwdriver Instructions Step 1 The first step is to dismantle the radiator grille and front bumper
In cases where the owner needs to disassemble the headlight on a VAZ 2110 car, in order to gain full access to the specified equipment, it is necessary to remove the front bumper from the car. Necessary 8 mm socket wrench, socket wrench 10 mm, curly screwdriver
Motorists are often faced with the problem of cleaning paint stains from the surface of the car. At first glance, this is a small problem, but since such a stain spoils the appearance of the car, it must be disposed of in technologically correct ways
Usually, headlights on a car serve for a long time with little or no repair. However, in case of urgent need to replace the headlamp will not be difficult. This can be easily done on your own, given the fact that if the repair takes place during the cold season, it is better to carry it out in a warm room so as not to damage the plastic decorative cover
Hyundai Accent is a car that is known to almost all car owners. And even though the design of "Accent" is already outdated, but in terms of its technical characteristics, this iron horse is quite good. But there is also a significant disadvantage - the clearance of the Hyundai Accent
Light bulbs in Ford Focus, as well as in other cars, burn out quite often. In order to replace burnt out light bulbs, it is not at all necessary to contact a car service. It is quite possible to replace the old light bulb yourself, while saving a little time and money
Car upgrades are troublesome. But the work is burning in the skillful hands of a real motorist, who decided to independently install xenon on his Ford Focus. Necessary - one flat large screwdriver; - small hacksaw / small jigsaw
Correct adjustment of the alternator belt tension determines the service life of the battery, alternator and water pump bearings, as well as the alternator belt itself. A weakened belt begins to slip on the pulleys, which entails its intense wear, and the generator in such conditions is not able to generate enough energy to fully recharge the battery
To remove the chain from the camshaft, it is necessary to loosen the tension mechanism and subsequently remove it from the sprockets using the necessary tools. When performing work, the crankshaft must be locked against turning. When the camshaft chain is worn out, it is adjusted, the capabilities of which are limited by the allowable wear indicators
A serviceable engine in working order must necessarily make noise. Everyone has their own noise. A good petrol hums rather quietly. In contrast, a diesel engine has a sharper sound. However, sometimes the engine can make noise with an unusual sound
The main reason why the car owner is forced to turn his attention to the serviceability of the pump is a decrease in the level of coolant in the engine cooling system, sometimes accompanied by the appearance of extraneous noise in the area where the water pump is located when the engine is running
Replacing a car pump is an extremely difficult operation that will require a lot of your time and effort. Therefore, if you are not sure of anything, do not do this work yourself, but agree with the masters at the car service. As a rule, it is required to change the pump when, during its operation, a bearing noise appears or a coolant leak is detected through the control hole
If the oil pump malfunctions, there is a real risk of engine breakdown, since the lubricating film between the rubbing parts stops appearing. Usually, when the oil pressure in the system drops, a red light on the instrument model is indicated
Quite often, drivers encounter such a situation when an airbag is triggered, and there is not enough knowledge to mount it in place. Therefore, in order to bring the aesthetics of the car's interior in order, there is one way out - to remove the pillow completely on your own
If there is a significant vertical backlash in the closed trunk lid, or if the trunk is closed heavily, its lock must be adjusted in height. The whole process takes a little time and presents no difficulty. Instructions Step 1 Prepare the necessary tools:
Replacing the car doors may be required after an accident, or if it turns out that the metal has been destroyed by corrosion. Replacement on VAZ cars is quite simple, so you don't have to send the car to the service station. The design of the doors on VAZ cars is distinguished by its durability and simplicity of the device
Self-repair of a carburetor with its complete disassembly, cleaning, washing and blowing with compressed air is a very painstaking work that requires accuracy, care and patience. This work does not require the use of specialized equipment and special tools
Bulbs in car headlights, as in a regular chandelier, tend to burn out over time. And you need to change it. And for this, the headlight must be removed. The same procedure occurs when repairing a car light. However, not all motorists know how to properly remove a headlight and change it to another
"A good knock will come out", - auto mechanics joke when they cannot immediately determine the cause of extraneous noise in the operation of the car. But it is impossible to endure, even while in the cabin, how piercingly whistles under the hood
Many car owners sooner or later think about installing an on-board computer. This is a very useful innovation for your car. With its help, you can constantly monitor the status of all systems. Also, the on-board computer can act as a TV and navigation system
The problem of fuel quality is relevant both for owners of cars with a gasoline engine and for owners of diesel engines. Additional difficulties may arise for the owners of a car with a diesel engine in the winter. For owners of cars with a diesel engine, the situation when diesel fuel freezes in the fuel system in winter is quite typical
You can drain the used oil both yourself and at a service station. By unscrewing the drain plug, the oil must be drained into a sealed container. The drained oil must be disposed of as its release into the environment is prohibited for environmental reasons
An error in the speedometer reading may result in a fine. To prevent this from happening, you need to know how to properly adjust the operation of this device. Necessary - thin marker; - pencil; - tweezers or thin scissors
All machines have parts that turn and rotate during operation. This leads to friction, heat and wear. To avoid these problems, bearings are installed on the bearing sections of the shaft. This reduces wear of parts from prolonged friction and heating