Auto 2024, September

Increasingly, many car owners are looking to redesign their car's rear brakes in order to improve braking performance. You can change drum brakes to disc brakes on almost any machine, while having certain skills and the necessary elements of the brake system

To provide the car with maximum safety from theft, it is not enough to limit yourself only to an electronic security system. Mechanical locks are a good addition to the alarm system. They are installed on the hood lock, gear lever, steering shaft

Cars of the Czech brand Skoda are famous for their strength and durability. An example is the Skoda Octavia model. This is a very comfortable and convenient vehicle for movement not only in the city, but also outside it. However, even with such a beautiful car, some parts need to be changed over time

Often, motorists have such a problem as an excess of oil poured into the vehicle engine. This problem is fraught with not entirely pleasant consequences in the form of expensive repairs, therefore, knowledge of the timely repair of this problem will be of great benefit to car owners

The safe movement of a vehicle in poor visibility conditions depends on the correct operation of car wipers or, as they are called, wipers. If the mechanism breaks down, try to repair it yourself without resorting to the services of specialists

"Wipers" or wiper blades in a car should be changed when they do their job poorly without cleaning the glass well enough. To replace the wiper blades, you need to buy the wiper blades for your car model. Instructions Step 1 If you are not sure that the selected brushes will fit your car, before going to the store, measure the length of the "

Imagine that you left the house later than usual and are looking to make up for the time by mentally choosing the route you will take to work. You go to the parking lot, get into the car and you are faced with the most unpleasant surprise - the engine of your iron horse will not start

Increasing the power and efficiency of the engine is the main task of tuning. This can be done by installing a turbocharger in the air supply system. But you can get creative, repair the engine and replace most of the parts and assemblies with lightweight ones

Every vehicle needs fuel. After buying a new "iron horse", many car owners think about how to "drink" it. Of course, everyone knows what gas stations, gasoline and diesel are. But in different cars, gas tanks open differently

In cases where a coolant leak from the cooling system is detected in the car engine, and when the engine is idling, extraneous noise is heard emanating from the pump attachment point - it needs to be replaced or repaired. Necessary - repair kit for a water pump, - screwdriver, - universal puller, - a hammer, - a mandrel made of non-ferrous metal

The front panel of the car interior is one of the most noticeable parts of the car interior. VAZ cars are no exception. Often, from time to time or careless use, the plastic fades, and the paint stains. So, how to paint the panel of a VAZ car yourself, without going to a car dealership?

The body is a component of any car that requires careful maintenance, timely inspection and repair. One of the types of repairs is body welding, which is usually carried out by specialists. This service is not cheap today. It is for this reason that many car owners are trying to boil the car body on their own at home

Departure into the oncoming lane, extreme speeding, refusal of a medical examination. All of these violations may result in the revocation of a driver's license. And it seems that it is no longer possible to do anything, since the court trusts more the testimony of the traffic police inspectors

In winter, many drivers prefer studded tires to demi-season options. This is due to both the driving style of a particular motorist and the desire to feel confident when driving in slippery conditions. How to choose the right studded rubber and install it on your car?

The air filter housing, as well as the filter itself, must be removed in order to gain access to parts in the engine compartment and in case of various damage. Instructions Step 1 First, prepare the necessary tool for work. You will need wrenches, socket heads, and screwdrivers

Carburetor engine of the car "conditionally" runs on gasoline. In fact, fuel is a mixture of it in a certain proportion with air. It is reached inside the carburetor and then fed into the cylinders. So, this device plays a fundamental role in the operation of a car engine

In order to fully enjoy comfortable driving, we are often disturbed by extraneous sounds in the vehicle interior. Even in a new car, you can hear the sounds of the road and the creak of plastic decor elements. To eliminate these defects, you can make the car soundproofing with a special insulating material

A car is no longer just a means of transportation, but a resource that makes it possible to solve many work and life issues as quickly as possible. And at the same time, the process itself, associated with the removal of a car from the register, takes a lot of time

Car traffic on city streets is growing inexorably, and the need for high-quality and timely transport service is growing exponentially. Therefore, opening a service station is a highly liquid and quite profitable business, but it is very important at the initial stage to do everything right and not make offensive mistakes

The catalytic converter effectively purifies vehicle exhaust gases. In it, harmful hydrocarbons, carbon and nitrogen oxides are converted into non-toxic compounds - water vapor, carbon dioxide and nitrogen. It happens that catalysts become unusable and require replacement or removal

The purpose of a battery in a car is to start the engine and use it as an emergency source of energy. With proper maintenance, this appliance will give you a long service life. Instructions Step 1 If you have an injector installed, then in no case remove the battery with the engine running

Peugeot 307 is a reliable car. But not a single car owner is insured against vehicle breakdowns. Therefore, in order not to resort to the help of specialists of the service station, you need to learn how to disassemble the car yourself. Necessary - tools

Sometimes headlights on are not a guarantee of good illumination and safety on the road. This is due to the fact that a plaque or a kind of film forms on them, which cannot be cleaned from the outside. Instructions Step 1 Prepare the necessary tools for the job

A cylinder head is a cover that protects the block from external negative influences. This part is made of aluminum alloy or alloyed cast iron. It is necessary to remove the cylinder head when the car engine is completely disassembled, in case of valve replacement or to remove carbon deposits that may form on the surface of the combustion chambers

It is possible to conclude that the wheel bearing on the Lada Kalina car is out of order by the characteristic sounds (noise, buzzing), which became clearly audible while driving. Unwanted noises, indicating a broken hub bearing, are amplified when cornering and when driving on uneven roads

The question of the possibility of restoring car units is important for many motorists. Today it is common practice to revive steering racks, camshafts, gas pumps and other parts. In most cases, we are talking about the reuse of major assemblies and parts using the replacement of individual worn out parts

A modern car, in addition to ABS, is equipped with ESP, ETS and others. Moreover, a malfunction of the ABS sensor entails the incorrect operation of many other systems using information from it. Necessary - tester; - repair PINs

The bumper of any car is the first line of defense that protects the car from possible damage. It is not surprising that it is this detail that suffers more than others in an accident. In order to repair the rear bumper, it must be removed from the car

Winter brings a lot of troubles, including for car owners. One of these troubles is the icing of the windows on the car. It is quite difficult to deal with this and you can even damage the glass. How to quickly and effectively deal with icing on glass?

The power supply system for Common Rail diesel engines is divided into two stages: low and high pressure. And if the first is designed for the uninterrupted supply of diesel fuel to the injection pump, then the start and operation of the motor depends on the functioning of the second

The gas tank in the car, unfortunately, is not rubber. And everyone can forget to refuel. Therefore, if there is an opportunity to drain the gasoline from the person who agreed to help, you should not refuse. But for this you need to know how to drain the fuel without harming someone else's car

Replacing the ignition switch is made only when a malfunction of its mechanical part appears. In case of problems with the contact group, it is replaced separately, for this you do not need to remove the lock from its place (it is enough to remove the retaining ring at the bottom of the device)

Electric motors are widely used in various devices and mechanisms, from household appliances to automobiles. Quite often, in the practice of modeling, it is necessary to supply operating models with motors. The easiest way, of course, is to choose an engine with the required parameters and buy it in a store, but it is much more interesting to make it yourself from the simplest materials

Real, high-quality wheels are always a decoration of the car. However, in winter, hardly anyone will see the expensive "shoes" of your car in the snow porridge. And to make the discs look really original, paint them. Necessary - fine sandpaper

So, imagine a typical day. You are getting ready for your daily routine, heading to work, perhaps wanting to go to the gym. You are in a great mood, and nothing bodes well. You sit in the driver's seat, turn the ignition key, but your car won't start

In cases where it is necessary to restore the operability of the headlight switches, wiper switches or the sound signal located below the steering wheel in the passenger compartment of a VAZ 2106 car, it is required to disassemble and remove the steering wheel

Scratches on a car are one of the most common injuries. If you do not want to spend money and repair a car in the salon, you will be interested in learning how to remove scratches on a car yourself. It should be clarified right away that only small scratches can be removed on your own

The bumper is an important part of the car, as it is designed to protect the headlights and body during light impacts, such as unsuccessful parking or driving into a garage. Occasionally, however, as a result of an impact, a large crack may appear on the plastic bumper, for example

Intake and exhaust manifolds are used to get fuel into the engine and exhaust gases into the exhaust pipe. One of the frequently failing places in this node is the gasket. Its integrity should be periodically checked visually and replaced in case of a defect

Small chips and scratches that can be found on the car, in general, do not threaten the car body, but they cause a lot of stress and spoil the appearance of the vehicle. You can scratch a car not only in an accident, but also in everyday life, which is the most offensive