Auto 2024, September

The DVR is a streaming video recorder that allows you to quickly and efficiently resolve road conflicts. In order to ensure maximum safety of the car and its owner, one camera is often not enough. Installing two cameras allows you to expand the area of the fixed space around the car

Statistics show that a significant proportion of diesel engine malfunctions occur in fuel supply systems. The biggest cost is the repair of the high pressure fuel pump, which supplies fuel to the injectors. In order to reduce the risk of failure of the fuel pump, timely and correct adjustment of this device is necessary

Wheels are one of the most important parts of a car. There are stamped discs that are not only durable but also reliable. And there are light-alloy ones, with which the car becomes faster and more agile. And there are forged, combining all the advantages of the above

Russian roads are the main enemy of Japanese cars. If your Mazda is not an SUV or a crossover, then the probability of catching the bottom in the next hole is very high. To solve this problem, it is often enough to raise the body by 2-3 cm. Necessary - spacers with long bolts

Sometimes a car enthusiast needs to remove the headlight of his car to replace a burned-out lamp, clean the body of dirt and insects, replace a reflector that has lost its reflective properties. How to disassemble the headlight yourself? Necessary - a set of screwdrivers and keys

Obviously, drivers are pleased to drive a car that is in good condition and not waste time and money on repairing it. How to eliminate the identified malfunction, each motorist decides on his own. There are cases when it is impossible to foresee a breakdown, and serious repair work should be entrusted only to specialists

Automotive oil is very important to the engine. It reduces friction between parts, increasing their service life. But oil is not cheap, and besides, few people like to change and fill it often. This is the procedure for the motorist, whose valve seals are out of order

It is not uncommon for people to spray the engines of their cars while they are hot so that the water will evaporate right away. Could this damage the engine or other parts? What's the best way to clean the engine? A jet of soapy water, a foam brush and a quick rinse - it all cleans up, yes

A tire puncture is a common occurrence for those who prefer to travel on the road on four wheels. It is unlikely that it will be possible to insure a car against damage, but you can try to avoid trouble with the help of a reliable sealant. Some of them are poured into the wheels even before the puncture

The ignition coil (babin) is an automobile generator, which is one of the main components of the ignition system of an automobile engine. Babin converts the sharp drop in voltage from the switch into a high voltage pulse. Necessary - socket wrench "

The need for welding on the boot lid arises after road accidents. The entire range of work on straightening, welding, followed by painting can be entrusted to specialists from a car service, where all the necessary equipment is available. You can only brew any parts of the car yourself if you have experience

In the cold season, it is advisable to equip domestic cars with pre-heaters. Installing them requires an understanding of how these devices work and some technical skills. Necessary Prestart heater, hose (~ 2m), metal and plastic clamps, T-shaped metal tee, adapter, wrenches, screwdriver, sealant or sealing tape, knife for cutting hoses, coolant, container for draining coolant (volume 7-10 l)

Almost every motorist has at least once faced the replacement of a coolant pump (pump). It is driven by a crankshaft pulley. The pump body and cover are made of aluminum alloy. The cover has a bearing that is locked with a screw, a roller is installed

During the operation of the vehicle, the brake pads will wear out. Despite the guaranteed mileage before the next replacement of the front pads of 10000 km, and the rear drum pads - 25000 km, it is necessary to periodically check their wear

If a car can be painted at any service station, then chrome parts are much more difficult to restore. However, if you are familiar with physics and chemistry, and also find the necessary materials, you can repair the chrome plating yourself

A beautiful and durable fiberglass hood you can make yourself. You don't have to go to professionals. If you want to try your hand at this, we offer you an action plan. Instructions Step 1 First, lay out the required shape on a pre-prepared foam plastic bonnet

Every morning, car owners come to parking lots and garages, wind up their iron horses and set off on the road. But sometimes the car may not start and run. There are many versions, all sorts of reasons, but you need to establish the one that led to the refusal

In recent years, AVTOVAZ has produced several models of cars, which have become very popular due to their low price and practicality. One of these models is the Lada "Kalina" - a small city economical car. However, even the owners of such unpretentious cars sometimes have unusual problems, for example, how to open the hood

Disassembling a headlamp for repair or LED tuning, or any modification of your choice, is not so difficult as it seems at first glance. To do this, you do not need to have special skills, because even people who have never done this can do it in 15-20 minutes Necessary Medium-sized cardboard box, building hair dryer, screwdriver, gloves

In a cold winter, a good work of a car stove is very important for a motorist. It's freezing outside, but it's warm and comfortable in the car. However, it happens that the car heating system does not work well. Why is this happening and what can be done to fix the problem?

An unpleasant situation, when the hood is closed and cannot be opened, sooner or later overtakes every motorist. Volvo car owners, like other car enthusiasts, can open the hood on their own if they wish. Necessary - pocket flashlight

The trunk of the car is roomy and very convenient for transporting things. However, in some cases, its locking device fails, so you have to dismantle it for repair or replacement. You can disassemble the trunk lock on your own, without the help of qualified specialists

The heater, installed on the car seat, is capable of warming up the “seat” up to + 30 ° C within a few seconds. At the same time, the heating system does not consume much energy - the power of the equipment is comparable to the load on the battery when the side lights are on

Owners of new foreign cars can have their cars repaired under warranty. Many used car owners try to repair their cars on their own. One of the operations that can be done independently is replacing the timing belt. On the same model of Suzuki cars, different engines can be installed, differing from each other in design

Sooner or later, any motorist is faced with such a problem as the choice of an autolamp. The first thing to do is to determine the basic parameters of the lamp: base, voltage and power. Before purchasing an auto lamp, be sure to read your car manual

Cars with rear-wheel drive produced by the Volzhsky Automobile Plant are still produced with a contact ignition system, despite the fact that it has long been outdated. However, the Russian car industry at the end of the 90s of the last century established the production of a contactless ignition system

Niva is the most popular domestic SUV. This car is attracted by its low price and practicality. Usually Niva is bought in order to cover considerable distances off-road with this car. Therefore, many nivovodov have the question of how to increase the clearance on their SUV

Installing the seat in your car is essential to ensure your child's safety while traveling. If the chair is installed incorrectly, various problems may arise. For example, a chair may be uncomfortable for a child. And in the worst case, there is a risk of threat to the health and life of the child in the event of a car accident

Friction linings pressed against the brake disc or drum are an important part of a vehicle's braking system. It is necessary to regularly change brake pads, as worn ones significantly impair the quality of braking and negatively affect road safety

When driving in poor visibility conditions or at night, drivers often lack light. Xenon allows you to detect obstacles and hazards earlier, creating good illumination of the roadway. Necessary - a flat area adjacent to the wall

Nothing spoils the look of a car like dull, worn headlights. Lighting electrical equipment of modern cars, especially imported ones, are very expensive. For this reason, car owners are in no hurry to replace them and postpone such events for a long time

There are times when the standard headlights of your car are not able to qualitatively illuminate the roadway in front of a moving car, thick fog, snowfall, torrential rain can serve as causal factors, all this can lead to an emergency. To protect yourself, passengers and other motorists from a possible collision, you should think about installing additional light sources - halogen or fog lights

Fog lights can be installed elegantly and freely on Toyota only if they are original. In addition, some dexterity and at least initial experience in car repair is required from the installer. Necessary - Toyota 90080-87013 relay

Mercedes is a really reliable car. Its reliability has been tested by time. But even the most reliable and unsurpassed equipment needs periodic inspections and maintenance. Sometimes it becomes necessary to replace some parts or devices. For example, used cars often have catalyst problems

Air locks form in the cooling system of a car, as a rule, after replacing antifreeze, since there may be spaces in it that are not filled with coolant. Trapped air interferes with its circulation and causes the engine to overheat. Modern water pumps are generally capable of removing air from the system, but if this does not happen, then intervention is necessary

A magnetic starter is a device for remote control of power loads (most often electric motors). In a car, the starter is designed to control an asynchronous electric motor with a squirrel-cage rotor. In addition, the starter provides motor overload protection and signaling about its operation

Tuning headlights is one of the main ways to brighten up your car and update its design. Also, changing headlights will help improve visibility on the road when driving in the dark, because the safety of passengers, as you know, depends on the quality of light

From constant use, the interior trim of any car sooner or later falls into disrepair. The worn and torn seats give the car an unkempt and careless look. If you want to keep the factory upholstery in good condition, you need to make car covers

The pump in VAZ cars must be replaced if there are leaks, as well as bearing play. On VAZ cars with a timing belt drive, a large play in the coolant pump bearing causes belt wear. Its outer part is eaten by a roller. Liquid, getting on the belt, also causes irreparable harm to it

The hood lock installed on the vehicle serves as an additional protection against theft. Nood Lock does not allow you to open the hood lock without a special key and turn off the alarm siren or battery. There are two types of locks - mechanical and electrical