Auto 2024, November

The cabin filter thoroughly cleans the air that enters the vehicle and therefore needs to be changed regularly. On a Lada Kalina car, it is recommended to change the cabin filter every 15,000 km. Necessary - new cabin filter

Owning a garage that is not equipped with a viewing hole is considered bad manners. Especially among those motorists who prefer to repair their car with their own hands and not waste their time visiting car repair stations to fix minor malfunctions

If you have a summer cottage or bare land, you may need to independently cultivate the land for subsequent plantings. But digging up several acres of land with a shovel is not an easy task. It is better to work such areas with a tractor. If there is no such thing in the subsidiary farm, you can try to assemble it yourself

Any threaded connection is a pair of nut and bolt (or stud). All such connections require proper maintenance and proper tightening. Unfortunately, not enough attention has been paid to the correct tightening. As a result, the person either breaks the thread, or the connection remains loose

Repair of the engine cooling system associated with the dismantling of the radiator and expansion tank also provides for draining the coolant from the engine. If the antifreeze that was in the cooling system has been in operation for a year or more, then it is imperative to check with a hydrometer and its density to determine the suitability of antifreeze for further use Necessary - key 10 mm, - pliers

Inexperienced car buyers find it difficult to open the hoods. For example, the opening mechanism for the hood of the Volga, GAZ 31105, consists of many parts. In particular, from the catch catch, the bonnet lock, the funnel of the seal, the bonnet opening cable, the release lever and the fastening in the engine compartment

A modern garage should be equipped with all the accessories necessary for the driver and his car. This is not a place to store old furniture, broken skis, pots and other things that gather dust in some garages for years. Instructions Step 1 Install an air conditioner and a fire alarm in your garage

Most cars, including Kia, need sound insulation. Its advantages are obvious - the interior of the car becomes much quieter, the installed audio system starts to work more productively. In the service, they ask for a lot of money for such a procedure, so you can lay the soundproofing yourself

Everything in the car of "our time" should be at the highest level. In particular, for this purpose, door closers have been developed, with the help of which the door of your car can be closed without any effort. Instructions Step 1 There are various designs of car door closers

Loss of car keys, especially the master key, which can reprogram the lock to a new one, is fraught with reprogramming of the entire ignition unit of the car for the owner of the car. The key renewal procedure is quite complicated, and you need to think several times before deciding to change the key yourself

When traveling on summer vacation, no driver will ever stop using the air conditioner. It is not only a criterion for a comfortable ride, but also takes care of driving safety, since when the car is hot, the driver's reaction time increases

It can be very annoying to walk up to your car on a clear frosty morning, try to open the door and find out with indignation that the key does not enter the well. The situation is aggravated by the fact that, as usual, you are late for work

With the onset of cold weather, all car owners are interested in only one question - how to warm their iron horse? Those who keep their cars on the street are pretty jealous of the garage owner. However, there will be little use for a car house if it is not properly warmed up

Often on the streets of the city you can find beautiful cars with a gorgeous shiny color, polished to the state of a mirror. Many will say that this is a special factory coating that is used to paint expensive foreign cars, but no. Recently, various polishing products have begun to acquire immense popularity, and you will not surprise anyone with waxing the body

Almost every motorist tries to modernize his car over time in order to improve its technical characteristics. For example, you can install the stretching of the struts, which improves the dynamics of acceleration, makes the car more stable when driving

The engine can rightfully be called the heart of the car: the life of the vehicle as a whole depends on the performance of this unit. That is why car owners check engine performance from time to time. Necessary - engine; - candles

In the summer, the roads are often repaired and in the winter they are sprinkled with salt. All this negatively affects the car, causing corrosion on the bottom, dents, scratches, and even breaks in the metal are formed there. Further trips in such a car become extremely unsafe, so this problem requires an immediate solution

The concept of "transmission rate" means the amount of information that is transmitted through communication channels per second. As a rule, this parameter is measured in bits / sec and is used to characterize the Internet connection or write speed for flash media

The cooling system of the car must reliably protect the engine from overheating. A dirty car radiator significantly affects its performance. It needs to be washed occasionally. Necessary Coolant, radiator cleaner, basin or bucket, hoses, clamps, soft bristle brush, soapy water, rubber gloves, goggles, canisters for dirty antifreeze, rags, wrenches, screwdrivers

Drivers of VAZ 2199-2110 cars lovingly call their cars "rattles". Details of a poorly fixed interior “sound” every hole and pothole, which, as you know, are countless on the roads of Russia. One of the most obvious sources of squeak and noise is the upholstery of the doors of domestic cars

Until now, shell garages are one of the most popular types of car storage. This is due to their low cost and mobility. But not every owner of such a caravan knows how to disassemble it. Necessary - a hammer; - keys; - grinder

Sometimes on our cars, due to our (inattention while driving) and not our fault, there are scratches, dents and similar "decorations". Many of them are frivolous and completely removable by independent efforts (especially scratches), but for the elimination of more serious damage, we have to contact auto repair shops

Lighting devices are a necessary element of any car. Thanks to the headlights, it becomes possible to move even in the dark. Today, in addition to the main headlights, additional fluorescent lamps are installed on cars, which improve visibility when driving in the daytime

Anything can happen on a trip, but the most common problem on the road is a punctured wheel tube. In such cases, the car must always have a whole spare wheel. The procedure for changing a wheel is as easy as possible for a quick change, since in some situations the stop is made in places prohibited for this

A generator malfunction is signaled by the illuminated charging indicator lamp on the dashboard. If a breakdown occurs on the way, then movement is possible until the battery is discharged, so you need to get to the garage or repair shop as soon as possible

A bicycle chain, like any other mechanism, is subject to wear and tear. It depends on the conditions in which it is operated. Particular attention should be paid to how to properly lubricate the chain. First of all, you need to understand which lubricant to use

If, while a VAZ 2106 car is moving in an increased speed mode, the engine suddenly stops and it stalls at full speed, then most likely the fault for this behavior of the power plant lies with the faulty pump of the engine power system. It does not supply enough gasoline to keep the engine running smoothly

For a long time the car has become a part of human life. People cannot imagine life without their own vehicles, as it helps to be at the right time in the right place. However, long and frequent trips are very tiring. Your favorite music will help relieve stress and fatigue while driving

The garage is convenient in that it protects the car not only from bad weather conditions, but also from theft. Many car owners want to have it at their disposal, so they often build a garage on their own. Instructions Step 1 Mark out the future garage territory

All main fuses and relays are collected in one mounting block and are located on the lower left side of the steering wheel. Their purpose is to protect the electrical part of the car from various types of damage. Necessary - flat screwdriver

Working in the garage can accidentally stain your clothes with machine oil. Stains of this nature are difficult to remove. Try to get rid of the dirt with the available products. Necessary Dishwashing detergent, car oil remover, ammonia, turpentine, white spirit, acetone, refined gasoline, margarine

The process of replacing the working fluid (oil) in the power steering is mandatory in the following cases: when suspended solids appear in the fluid or when it becomes cloudy, with a long service life of the machine, with a sharp change in the color of the oil, or after removing / installing / repairing any of the power steering units

Despite the economic difficulties of the post-Soviet period, Russia continues to develop its aircraft construction. One of the latest introduced models is the Sukhoi Superjet 100. The aircraft was developed by the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company, the successor to the well-known Soviet design bureau

In the winter season, many motorists are faced with an unpleasant phenomenon - ice forms in the washer reservoir. If you do not notice this in time and turn on the glass washers, then you can burn the motors that pump water. Therefore, every driver should know how to melt the ice in the tank

The Detroit Auto Show is an annual show that takes place in January. For the press and representatives of companies related to the production and maintenance of vehicles, it is open from 8-9, for all other visitors - from 15-17. The total duration of the event is 3 weeks

If you decide to make your own aircraft, then at first you can try to assemble a gyroplane-glider. This transport is lifted into the air using a tow rope, which must first be secured to a moving vehicle. Instructions Step 1 Find the right base for your gyroplane

Car repair is a troublesome and not quick business, especially if you have to repair it yourself and for the first time. Suppose that you need to remove the wings, consider the sequence of actions. Instructions Step 1 Part one (in the pit) To remove the rocker, you must alternately disconnect the exhaust system and the transmission control rod

Despite the apparent complexity, the front derailleur on a modern bicycle is fairly simple in design. The change in speeds occurs due to a change in the tension of the cable. Instructions Step 1 Wash the switch before adjusting, lubricate all moving parts

Conversation using instant messages is gaining momentum today: it is fast, convenient and completely free. The leader of communication is, perhaps, the icq service. The mail agent is also consistently behind him in the rating, but only those who have mail on Mail

There are two ways to remove tinting: contact a service center or get rid of it yourself. Of course, the easiest and most reliable way is to contact a specialized center, where professionals can quickly and easily remove the tinting from the car, but you will have to pay for this