Auto 2024, December
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If the engine exhaust has a bluish smoke and the oil consumption has increased significantly during gas re-gasification, then it is time to replace the valve stem seals. Usually this should be done after 40,000 km, but given the quality of the engine oil, it can be done earlier
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If your battery gets worse, you don't always need to dispose of it right away. Try to extend his life and revive him! A good effect can be given by the buildup (training) of the battery. To do this, perform three charge cycles and then deep discharge
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The steering wheel is the part of any car with which the driver most often interacts. From frequent touches, the surface of the steering wheel begins to lose its original appearance. The worn upholstery may cause your hands to slip off during the next maneuver
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The steering wheel is the part of the car that the driver deals with most often, a "purely personal" part, so to speak. Car enthusiasts change the steering wheel configuration according to their tastes on several occasions. For example, over time, factory upholstery has worn out under the influence of factors such as:
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Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber of the engine are formed due to low-quality gasoline, as a result of which carbon deposits of unburned fuel appear on its walls and piston bottoms. Instructions Step 1 Remember that, above all, carbon deposits "
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If a dent appears on the body of your car, you can try to repair it yourself. Whether it will be possible to do this or not - it largely depends on how serious the deformation is. Necessary - an ordinary hammer; - rubber hammer (mallet)
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The resonator is an indispensable part in a car. It is the resonator that allows additional blowing of the combustion chamber without damaging the engine power. Craftsmen put such details on their own, some even do it with their own hands. Instructions Step 1 First, take a sheet of steel and mark out the contours of the plane of the pipe on it
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According to accident statistics, children are the most vulnerable in car accidents. To reduce the likelihood of the risk to which they are exposed, cars are equipped with special restraints - car seats, which can be purchased in the store or made yourself
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A car battery has an average life span of about 4-5 years. How to extend its service life? Necessary Battery charger. Instructions Step 1 It is better not to use a discharged battery, especially in winter. Indeed, in the cold season, the load on it increases many times, and during short trips, it often simply does not have time to properly charge
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A turbine or turbocharger is a mechanism for supplying more air to the engine's cylinders using the energy generated by the exhaust gases. This is necessary for faster fuel combustion and an increase in vehicle power. Instructions Step 1 When starting the installation, inspect the turbine you purchased, pay special attention to the oil supply channel
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Engine oil pressure is an important indicator of the condition of the engine. Refer to the vehicle specifications for pressure ratings. If these indicators are close to the lower limit, it is necessary to take measures to increase the pressure
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An airlock in the cooling system is one of the most common malfunctions of the Lada Kalina cooling system. It usually occurs due to loose fittings and clamps. How to remove air from the Kalina cooling system? Necessary - car lift
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Simplicity is design reliability. Diesel engines can serve as a confirmation of this saying. The indicators of their performance, endurance and reliability, combined with technological minimalism, far exceed the parameters of gasoline engines
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Almost no car is complete without installing a modern and powerful radio tape recorder. It often happens that there are malfunctions in the radio tape recorder, for example, when reading discs, or settings are lost when playing sound. To understand the nature of the breakdown, you need to remove and repair the radio tape recorder
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Currently, tubeless tires are installed in most modern passenger cars. Such tires have a number of advantages over tube tires: ease of mounting on the rim, relative cheapness (no tube), less total wheel weight, easy repair in case of a puncture
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The leather interior of a car is an option designed for a client who loves comfort and beauty. Oddly enough, in addition to the undeniable advantages of this design, there are also some disadvantages. The design of your car's interior with leather, rather than the more common and affordable materials, is a testament to your respectability and good taste
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The interior of even the oldest car can sparkle with new colors if it is fitted anew. A very practical and elegant material for the upholstery of the interior is leather, with the help of which you can change the appearance not only of the back sofa and armchairs, but of the entire interior of the car as a whole
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Fuel consumption in a car, the dynamics of its acceleration, as well as the level of CO directly depend on the setting of your carburetor. "Ozone" is a carburetor that requires a special setting. You can make it yourself. Necessary - screws of the quality and quantity of the mixture
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The carburetor is a special device in the power supply system of carburetor engines, which is designed to mix air and gasoline, which creates a combustible mixture. In modern cars, carburetor systems have been supplanted by injection systems
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When replacing an engine, it is usually necessary to rearrange the pulley, which sometimes causes certain difficulties. There are several ways to confidently remove the pulley from the shaft without effort and time. The method for removing a pulley very often depends on the type of fit and the type of mechanical mating
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There are many ways to get from point A to point B. Each of them offers a different speed, safety, comfort, cost and environmental impact. It is almost impossible to compare them, but it is not difficult to identify the optimal one in a certain category
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Many owners of VAZ cars are engaged in tuning their iron horses. This is due to the low cost of spare parts and the simple design of the vehicle. Many people like straight and sleek doors that have no handles or a lock. To make such a door on a VAZ, you need to weld the handles
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If the window regulator button stops working on the car, then driving on it turns into a real nightmare. An open window in winter or closed in summer heat is a very dubious pleasure. You can fix the problem yourself, armed with a simple set of tools
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The speedometer is an important part of the car. Your safety depends on its correct operation. Moreover, an error in the readings can lead to fines for speeding. To prevent this from happening, you must be able to properly regulate this device
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Equipping a car with additional lighting has recently become very popular. This type of tuning does not affect the technical characteristics of the car, but it gives a spectacular look and looks impressive. The lighting can be done both outside and inside the cabin
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For many people, the car has become a second home. Therefore, car enthusiasts are trying to make the interior of the car special. The new instrument panel illumination not only gives the interior of the car an updated look, but also allows the driver to navigate faster in the road situation
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To give the scooter a technological, aggressive and simply beautiful appearance, install an LED suspension on it. To do this, mount the LED strips at the pre-designated locations and connect them to the scooter's electrical system. Necessary Wide angle LEDs, 460 ohm resistors, heat shrink, wires, tool Instructions Step 1 Take a regular marker and draw lines on the bottom of the scooter along which the LEDs will be installed
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One of the main problems of a domestic car in winter is cold. The time it takes to warm up the car and the interior is truly enormous. Apart from the fact that a large amount of gasoline is spent on this procedure. Therefore, it is wiser for a motorist to insulate his car in order to reduce the cost of time, fuel and his patience
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The trunk of a car very often closes tightly exactly when the owner least expects it, which brings him a lot of trouble. If the lock does not respond to the key, there are some tips you can use to open it without breaking it. Instructions Step 1 Go to the back seat of the car
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Only winter tires will help you on slippery roads and keep you from skidding. It is better to choose winter studded tires in advance, having carefully studied the offered assortment and characteristics of different models. Your safety will depend on the right choice
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Car power is one of the basic indicators that people pay attention to when buying. And over time, some motorists simply sleep and see how to increase the power of the car. And this can be done by increasing the turnover. Instructions Step 1 In order to increase the engine speed of the car, find the adjusting screw, which should be located horizontally under the hood
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Most Russians drive VAZ cars. They are practical and easy to maintain. However, only recently, air conditioners have begun to be installed in some configurations of the latest models. But such models have a significantly higher price. What if you have a VAZ model without air conditioning?
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Inspection and tightening of the belt on the 21124 engine should be carried out every 15,000 thousand km. The belt must be clean, free from dirt and oil residues, as dirt on the belt will shorten its life. The belt tension must also be correct, excessive tension leads to a rapid breakage of the belt
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Any modern car implies a high level of comfort, which is impossible without air conditioning. However, the installation of such a device is not provided for inexpensive cars. To solve this problem, you can purchase a dedicated air conditioning kit for self-assembly
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Gasoline consumption has increased, the engine compression ratio has dropped below 10kgf / cm2, oil consumption has increased, and the exhaust gases have acquired a gray tint. It's time to replace the piston rings in the engine. Necessary - keys - new rings - engine oil - a hammer - probe Instructions Step 1 Park your vehicle on a flyover or viewing pit
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Replacing the engine in a car is familiar to many drivers. The engine is the heart of the car, so replacing it with a newer one will extend the life of your car. Of course, you can put a completely new engine, but it will cost much more than a used one, but in good condition
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Every motorist "changes his shoes" twice a year. We are talking, of course, about car wheels that change for the season. And if motorists with experience are already familiar with many of the intricacies of owning a vehicle, then newcomers in the ranks of motorists often face the problem of how to choose tires for the disks
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After a major overhaul or replacement of the engine with a new one, it is necessary to carry out its initial run-in. Correctly running in the motor, you will significantly increase the service life of all its elements and avoid their unforeseen breakdowns
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It is no exaggeration to say that high-quality brake discs, along with pads, are essential elements of serviceable brakes. Moreover, it is worth noting that these two important elements of the braking system work together, which means that the failure of one part critically affects the other
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Correctly selected tires, corresponding to the brand of the car, guarantee the safety of the driver and passengers on the road. Tires provide traction, prevent skidding when cornering and provide instant braking. When choosing tires, it is imperative to take into account the parameters of the car: