Auto 2024, November

Life in the countryside has its own characteristics, one of which is bad roads. In spring and autumn, drivers have to deal with muddy roads, in winter with snow drifts. Therefore, a car for rural areas should be chosen taking into account the condition of the roads and what tasks it should solve

The automotive spark plug is very simple in design. However, this does not mean that the choice of this most important element of the engine can be neglected. Structurally, the spark plug consists of a metal middle electrode, placed in a ceramic shell, and a side electrode located on the threaded part

Spark plugs are a part that belongs to the list of car consumables. Due to the end of the service life, due to low-quality fuel, and sometimes due to problems with the engine, they need to be replaced. Necessary - key "

A trailer, according to the rules of the road, is also a vehicle intended for movement in a convoy with a motor vehicle, and not equipped with its own engine. Therefore, the thoroughness and responsibility when buying it should be the same as for any other vehicle

The purpose of car headlights is to illuminate the road, ensuring traffic safety at night and in bad weather. The quality of illumination of the roadway largely depends on which headlights are installed on the car. Instructions Step 1 When making your choice between the most common halogen, xenon and incandescent headlights, first of all, you should be guided by the amount of time spent driving and the amount that the car owner is willing to pay for providing t

By disconnecting the battery, the radio is automatically locked. To revive an irreplaceable companion in the Honda CR-V, you must correctly and carefully enter a special code. Necessary - radio tape recorder - instructions for the radio - special code Instructions Step 1 Find the instructions from the radio

The stove (heater) in the car plays a huge role, especially in the cold season. In case of serious malfunctions, it is necessary to remove the stove and install a new one. How to do this for the Audi 100? Instructions Step 1 Stop the engine and be sure to wait for it to cool down

Insufficient fluid circulation in the heating system of VAZ vehicles reduces the efficiency of the heater by about 40%. A slight modification of the VAZ heating system can significantly improve the operation of the stove and ensure the flow of hot air into the passenger compartment at any ambient temperature

After a sufficiently long period of operation, the vehicle battery stops working in the same mode. Therefore, many car owners want to buy a new battery in their car. This is very relevant nowadays. Instructions Step 1 Consider before buying the fact that there are different types of batteries

The sound must be clear, not just loud. Naturally, the higher the sound quality, the higher the price of the radio tape recorder. The sound of a stereo system closely depends on the brand of your car. If this is a car of a domestic manufacturer, then you will need to try very hard to enjoy clear sound

Sooner or later, almost every car owner arranges a complete cleaning of the interior of his iron horse. Seat covers are in need of it the most. They need to be removed for better cleaning. And this is where the problem arises, since to remove the covers, you need to dismantle the head restraints of the front and rear seats

To increase the spark, improve the efficiency of the ignition system. To do this, remove the resistor to reduce radio interference, put copper high-voltage wires, increase the gap between the electrodes. Install a spark amplifier if necessary

Despite significant increases in fines, car tinting is still a popular tuning element. In addition to the aesthetic side, the film serves as protection from the sun, hides objects left in the car from prying eyes, keeps the glass from completely crumbling upon impact

The injector plays a huge role in the operation of the vehicle's fuel system. A clogged injector can result in significant fuel consumption, reduced engine power, unstable idle operation, and jerking of the vehicle during acceleration. Instructions Step 1 Currently, most filling companies sell low-quality fuels containing water, dirt, sulfur, benzene and olefin

There are many advantages to installing a non-contact ignition instead of the traditional one. One of them is that no more contact adjustment is required. Besides. It makes it much easier to start the car in the cold season, even if the battery produces only 6 V

Some drivers are hesitant to install a sump guard on their vehicle. In order to save money, some motorists decide to drive without it. But, as a rule, such savings turn into serious costs in the event of a collision with an obstacle. So is a crankcase protection necessary or not?

Athermal glass appeared on the automotive market not so long ago - therefore, there is still confusion in the definition of this product. Many people consider glass athermal if it is tinted or covered with a film. However, this is not at all the case

The windshield can often become unusable very unexpectedly for the driver. Even the slightest pebble from under the wheel of a car in front can seriously damage it, not to mention all kinds of accidental scratches and chips. In this case, it is necessary to replace the windshield with a new one as soon as possible

No matter how you take care of your "iron horse", no one is insured against damage to the windshield. Annoying chips or cracks impair visibility and spoil the exterior of the vehicle. You have to choose between replacing and repairing vehicle windows

Wipers (wipers) are a small, sometimes unobtrusive, but extremely important element of the design of any car. It is thanks to the wipers that the driver is able to move by car even in rainy or snowy weather. It should be remembered that the rubber bands found on every windshield wiper can work effectively for up to six months

Car wipers must meet a number of requirements: to provide uniform pressure, elasticity, resilience, frost resistance. Sooner or later, the wipers become unusable and need to be replaced. To do this, you need a minimum of tools and knowledge

An on-board computer is a driver's assistant who knows everything and prompts in time, but it needs to be reconfigured periodically. And sometimes only a few indicators are required, but from scratch. How to reset the on-board computer? Instructions Step 1 Carefully inspect the handle that controls the wipers, the so-called

The need to adjust the carburetor is indicated by unstable engine idling or no idling, increased fuel consumption and, as a result, an increase in the amount of CO in the exhaust gases, engine failures and poor acceleration of the car. Idle speed adjustment is carried out on a working engine, with adjusted valves and a correctly set ignition timing

A battery charger is a device that allows you to charge a car battery in a short period of time. During charging, the possibility of the presence of dangerous voltage drops and the boiling off of the electrolyte is excluded. Please note that the battery is one of the most common consumables

It is necessary to adapt the throttle valve in the following cases: after installing a new part, after flushing it, when replacing the electronic control unit (ECU) and if information appears in the ECU about a failure in adaptation. Necessary - diagnostic software or motortester

An automotive hub is the part of a rotating mechanism that has a hole in it. It is essential for fitting onto a shaft or axle. But in order to better understand what a hub is, you should consider in detail its purpose. Car hub purpose Typically, a car hub connects to a disc, spokes, or wheel rim

Starting the engine in frosty winter conditions is very difficult. In addition, the engine is subject to increased wear due to the high viscosity of the engine oil (antifreeze), which is observed at low temperatures. An oil preheater will help to reduce engine wear when starting and greatly facilitate this process

An immobilizer is an effective electronic anti-theft car device that, when turned on, breaks one or more of the most important electrical circuits of the car, thereby preventing theft. This usually disables the starter, ignition system or engine

The word "accumulator" in translation from Latin means "drive". In modern Russian, this term refers to devices that serve to store energy. A car battery primarily provides energy to the engine when it starts. In order for the car to start moving, it must be started

The field of application of compact computers (laptops, netbooks, tablets) is very wide. A single device can be used for work, for entertainment, for listening to music and watching movies. Using a GPS receiver, a navigation system can be made from a laptop or tablet computer

Catalysts are substances that change the properties of the fuel, thereby changing their mechanism and combustion rate, increasing by an order of magnitude the standard properties of the fuel. These additives are added to the fuel in very small proportions, in hundredths, so the physical parameters and characteristics of the fuel do not change

Modern car radios, including devices from Panasonic, are connected to the on-board network, antenna and speakers using connectors. This makes it easier to install and dismantle the device. Instructions Step 1 Disconnect the vehicle electrical system

Although this is unlikely to happen, in some cases fire extinguishers in cars will explode. To prevent this from happening, it is enough to follow some safety rules. How does a fire extinguisher work There is a misconception that a fire extinguisher can explode if the car is left in the sun for a long time

Many SUVs and crossovers have a roll bar on the front bumper. The people call this element - kenguryatnik. The reputation and reviews about this item are very dubious and ambiguous, because some believe that this is the most common decorative element that gives a special powerful look to an SUV

Starter failure is a nuisance that "visits" the domestic VAZ 2106 not so rarely. However, before rushing to the store for a new part, it makes sense to inspect the old unit to determine the cause of its inoperability. Slow cranking, frequent clicks of the solenoid relay, or complete silence in response to an attempt to start the engine can all be the cause of a malfunctioning starter

Today, the question of a quick stop of the car becomes more relevant than a few years ago, since the maximum speed of a car increases every year. To improve safety, most automotive braking systems use disc brakes. Disc brakes are currently the most effective

The dignity of the central lock is known to any motorist. But not all cars are sold with a central locking system already installed, some have to be mounted on their own. This is especially true for domestically produced cars. Central locking is convenient in that there is no need to close every door

The rechargeable battery powers the engine of the machine. In the event of a faulty generator, the battery serves as a backup power source. This device must not only correspond to the parameters of the car, but also have proper quality certificates and a guarantee

Nissan is a very comfortable and reliable car, which, however, is not without its drawbacks. Even if you carefully monitor the condition of the car, you cannot control all the processes taking place inside the car. Wear of parts leads to a number of not very dangerous, but undesirable situations

Over time, the headlights of a car become dull, yellow and lose their original transparency. You can restore the optical and aesthetic properties of your headlights with Headlight Lens Restorer from Turtle Wax. Necessary - Headlight Lens Restorer kit from Turtle Wax