Auto 2024, September
On any car, the headlights must be in good working order, since the safety of the driver and passengers, as well as other road users, depends on them. However, very often the driver is not satisfied with the way the headlights of his car shine
The steering rack is an important part of the car that is propelled by the steering wheel and regulates the position of the vehicle on the road. If, while driving, you begin to experience difficulties in control, it is time to check the steering rack
On July 13, 2012, the State Duma of Russia immediately in the second and third readings adopted a law on the abolition of the technical inspection coupon. On August 3, the document was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The rule that has been in effect since Soviet times and caused a lot of trouble for motorists has been canceled
It can be difficult to start the car during the cold season. This can be caused by unsuitable oil, bad gasoline, weak battery, unregulated ignition. So how do you start a frozen car? Instructions Step 1 If you leave your car on the street or in a cold garage, then at temperatures below -25 degrees, it is advisable to take the battery home overnight
The automatic gearbox is equipped with an autonomous lubrication system independent of the engine lubrication system. If the volume of oil poured into the automatic transmission decreases below the critical level, its failure is inevitable. Therefore, the check of the grease level in the automatic transmission must be carried out daily
The odometer reading is for many a determining factor when buying a used car. It is no secret that unscrupulous sellers "twist" the mileage, and it would be fair to ask the question of how to determine the real mileage of a car. Instructions Step 1 If you are looking at a relatively new car, then the mileage can be determined by the records of the regular maintenance in the service book - rarely anyone refuses the warranty for a new car, and starts se
When driving on an icy road, even winter tires do not provide reliable adhesion of the tires to the road surface. To make driving on winter roads more comfortable and safer, most car owners use rubber spikes. Moreover, this can be done not only in a car service, but also independently
If you decide to sell a car, then first of all you need to decide on the right time of year for this. In the spring, the boom in purchasing activity increases as many people want to buy a car by the summer for trips to the country, fishing, on vacation
In order to formalize the sale of a car, you can go in two ways: do it yourself without the help of specialized companies, or contact a specialist. Since the main thing here is to correctly draw up the documents and do it in a timely manner, sometimes it is worth overpaying for high-quality paperwork
Sooner or later, for various reasons, many car owners think about selling their car. There are several ways to register a car for sale. Instructions Step 1 Contact the traffic police with a statement to remove the car from the register
A similar question has been frequently asked lately. It is dictated by the fact that in pursuit of environmental safety of the environment, the foreign industry has developed and launched into production a number of safe G-11 and G-12 antifreezes
The car, like other equipment, requires proper attention and care. However, even this cannot make it eternal. One day the moment comes when your "iron horse" fails. To control this process, as well as to know the technical condition of the car before buying it, you should determine the wear and tear of the car
The regulations for the maintenance of VAZ vehicles equipped with injection power plants provide for the replacement of the air filter of the power system every ten thousand kilometers. But sometimes a situation arises, especially after a trip in the countryside on dirt roads, when you need to replace the filter without waiting for the next maintenance
An assessment of the current condition of the car may be necessary when preparing it for the sale or buying a used car, as well as before a long trip. During the inspection, the external characteristics and indicators of the engine are taken into account
The engine should be diagnosed regularly. If some parts of the engine fail, it will not be difficult to replace them, however, even the smallest malfunction that was not detected in time can sometimes lead to serious damage to the internal combustion engine
When Russia introduced Euro 4 standards on its territory in 2007, carburetor engines were unable to meet such stringent requirements. Therefore, all newly produced and new imported cars can only be injection, but not carburetor. In light of these events, information and diagnostic methods for injectors have become relevant for most motorists
Nowadays, there are no boundaries for car tuning enthusiasts. Various car dealerships offer a huge selection of spare parts for finalizing the suspension, engine, interior - it all depends on the ability and willingness to pay money. But tuning is not only external, you can, for example, improve engine performance at high speeds with the help of lightweight valves
If you decide to buy a new car, your best bet is to do so at a car dealership. It makes sense to listen to the recommendations of friends who have already made a purchase. If there are no reviews and recommendations, start choosing a car dealership on your own
When purchasing a new car in the showroom, you need to be no less careful than when buying a used vehicle. In order for the car to serve for a long time and not bring you unnecessary trouble, take its choice very seriously. If you fall in love with a certain brand and are ready to spend tens of thousands of dollars to buy your dream, don't let the seller understand it
The car body is often susceptible to all kinds of damage and neither a seasoned professional driver, nor a newbie who just got a license yesterday is not insured against this trouble. Any damage to the body is always unpleasant and annoying, but nowadays there are a fairly large number of methods for their elimination
Very often, when choosing not a new car, people pay attention to its mileage. But the odometer readings on the dashboard should not always be trusted, because it can be "twisted". How to determine the approximate mileage of a car without ingenious devices based on the type of interior?
And now the long-awaited moment of buying a new car. This event should in no way be overshadowed by all sorts of little things that can still happen even with new cars. It is worth paying attention to some of the nuances before putting your signature and documenting your consent to the purchase
Buying a used car is always not an easy task. In most cases, owners of used cars try to sell them when they begin to require large investments and often fail. At the same time, all the shortcomings in front of a potential buyer are carefully hidden
Good brakes are one of the main guarantees for your safety on the road. Their reliability depends on the quality of the brake fluid in the vehicle's braking system. How long can the car be operated without changing the brake fluid? Necessary - wrench 9X11
In the morning, quickly getting ready for work, hurry to the garage where your car is, insert the key into the ignition, and - nothing, the engine will not start. There can be many reasons, and one of them is battery problems. Instructions Step 1 Clear signs that the battery on your car is faulty are problems when starting the engine, failure of electrical appliances when the engine is off
Many Russians prefer to buy foreign cars in Kazakhstan due to the fact that they are subject to lower taxes in this country and, accordingly, are cheaper. And what is the best way to overtake the purchased car? Instructions Step 1 If the car that you purchased complies with Euro-4 environmental standards and was purchased from a legal entity, then you should not have any problems with customs clearance and paperwork
Sometimes a motor that does not have any visible faults suddenly starts to start with difficulty. Many drivers usually do not immediately understand that the problem lies in the ingress of air into the fuel system of the car, which must be removed
If, when starting the car, an extraneous sound appears, which is accompanied by a strong gurgling, then air has entered the cooling system of your car. Air and exhaust gases that enter the cooling system cause rust and corrosion. Necessary - coolant
Car wash is a useful service that allows you to quickly and efficiently clean your car from various types of contaminants. Choosing a good car wash and monitoring the quality of the services provided will allow you to get a well-washed car and not overpay
There are proponents and opponents among drivers of whether to depress the clutch before starting. It is mainly a manual transmission. Most are inclined to believe that it is necessary to squeeze in any case. Opponents argue that squeezing the clutch reduces the engine's service life and it should only be done with a cold start
The inability to open the car after washing it in the winter is a situation that every motorist has encountered. And in the morning, when everything is calculated by the minute, you have to spend a lot of time getting into the car. Necessary - lighter, - antifreeze or alcohol-containing liquid - 100 g, - medical syringe
In winter, after washing the car in the evening, if you do not take precautionary measures, the next morning it is impossible to open not only the car doors, but also the luggage compartment. To avoid such troubles, a car wash during the cold season must be visited in the morning
When buying a vehicle, you must make sure that the seller provides you with the correct information about the vehicle. Particular attention should be paid to the mileage of the car, since incorrect data on it can significantly affect the frequency of your calls to the car service
The clutch block and gearbox are used for smooth starting and changing the gear ratio between the engine and the axle of the driving wheels. There are two main types of gearboxes - mechanical and automatic, as well as many subspecies. But the most demanded and popular is mechanical
The hydraulic jack, despite the seeming simplicity of the lifting mechanism, is quite difficult to replace when performing normal lifting and holding operations. Signs that the jack is out of order: it began to "lift" various loads with difficulty, the level of lifting to the height has been significantly reduced, more moves are required to set at the desired "
There are many options for gearboxes: manual, automatic, robotic, variator. And each option has its own indisputable advantages and disadvantages, which you need to know so that, having chosen a gearbox, then you do not regret it. Instructions Step 1 The manual transmission is simple, cheap, reliable, and can be repaired in the garage
Comparing a conventional manual transmission and an automatic transmission is difficult. Each has its positive and negative sides, so the specific choice depends on the driver's preferences. Instructions Step 1 The advantages of a manual (mechanical) gearbox are:
GAZ 3110 cars have gained great popularity in Russia due to their reasonable cost. However, with such models, the stove stops working over time. You can replace it yourself. Instructions Step 1 First you need to remove the torpedo
It is necessary to measure the oil level in the engine twice a month. By maintaining the oil level at the right level, you can be sure of the normal operation of your car engine: it will not let you down. Measuring the oil level is a simple procedure that you can always handle on your own
On most vehicles, the ATF level in the automatic transmission should be measured with the engine running and the RVD lever in the P position. On the dipstick, which measures the oil level in the automatic transmission, there are usually several marks