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There are many ways to get from point A to point B. Each of them offers a different speed, safety, comfort, cost and environmental impact. It is almost impossible to compare them, but it is not difficult to identify the optimal one in a certain category
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When replacing an engine, it is usually necessary to rearrange the pulley, which sometimes causes certain difficulties. There are several ways to confidently remove the pulley from the shaft without effort and time. The method for removing a pulley very often depends on the type of fit and the type of mechanical mating
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The carburetor is a special device in the power supply system of carburetor engines, which is designed to mix air and gasoline, which creates a combustible mixture. In modern cars, carburetor systems have been supplanted by injection systems
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Fuel consumption in a car, the dynamics of its acceleration, as well as the level of CO directly depend on the setting of your carburetor. "Ozone" is a carburetor that requires a special setting. You can make it yourself. Necessary - screws of the quality and quantity of the mixture
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The interior of even the oldest car can sparkle with new colors if it is fitted anew. A very practical and elegant material for the upholstery of the interior is leather, with the help of which you can change the appearance not only of the back sofa and armchairs, but of the entire interior of the car as a whole
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The leather interior of a car is an option designed for a client who loves comfort and beauty. Oddly enough, in addition to the undeniable advantages of this design, there are also some disadvantages. The design of your car's interior with leather, rather than the more common and affordable materials, is a testament to your respectability and good taste
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Currently, tubeless tires are installed in most modern passenger cars. Such tires have a number of advantages over tube tires: ease of mounting on the rim, relative cheapness (no tube), less total wheel weight, easy repair in case of a puncture
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Almost no car is complete without installing a modern and powerful radio tape recorder. It often happens that there are malfunctions in the radio tape recorder, for example, when reading discs, or settings are lost when playing sound. To understand the nature of the breakdown, you need to remove and repair the radio tape recorder
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Simplicity is design reliability. Diesel engines can serve as a confirmation of this saying. The indicators of their performance, endurance and reliability, combined with technological minimalism, far exceed the parameters of gasoline engines
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An airlock in the cooling system is one of the most common malfunctions of the Lada Kalina cooling system. It usually occurs due to loose fittings and clamps. How to remove air from the Kalina cooling system? Necessary - car lift
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Engine oil pressure is an important indicator of the condition of the engine. Refer to the vehicle specifications for pressure ratings. If these indicators are close to the lower limit, it is necessary to take measures to increase the pressure
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A turbine or turbocharger is a mechanism for supplying more air to the engine's cylinders using the energy generated by the exhaust gases. This is necessary for faster fuel combustion and an increase in vehicle power. Instructions Step 1 When starting the installation, inspect the turbine you purchased, pay special attention to the oil supply channel
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A car battery has an average life span of about 4-5 years. How to extend its service life? Necessary Battery charger. Instructions Step 1 It is better not to use a discharged battery, especially in winter. Indeed, in the cold season, the load on it increases many times, and during short trips, it often simply does not have time to properly charge
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According to accident statistics, children are the most vulnerable in car accidents. To reduce the likelihood of the risk to which they are exposed, cars are equipped with special restraints - car seats, which can be purchased in the store or made yourself
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The resonator is an indispensable part in a car. It is the resonator that allows additional blowing of the combustion chamber without damaging the engine power. Craftsmen put such details on their own, some even do it with their own hands. Instructions Step 1 First, take a sheet of steel and mark out the contours of the plane of the pipe on it
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If a dent appears on the body of your car, you can try to repair it yourself. Whether it will be possible to do this or not - it largely depends on how serious the deformation is. Necessary - an ordinary hammer; - rubber hammer (mallet)
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Carbon deposits in the combustion chamber of the engine are formed due to low-quality gasoline, as a result of which carbon deposits of unburned fuel appear on its walls and piston bottoms. Instructions Step 1 Remember that, above all, carbon deposits "
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The steering wheel is the part of the car that the driver deals with most often, a "purely personal" part, so to speak. Car enthusiasts change the steering wheel configuration according to their tastes on several occasions. For example, over time, factory upholstery has worn out under the influence of factors such as:
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The steering wheel is the part of any car with which the driver most often interacts. From frequent touches, the surface of the steering wheel begins to lose its original appearance. The worn upholstery may cause your hands to slip off during the next maneuver
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If your battery gets worse, you don't always need to dispose of it right away. Try to extend his life and revive him! A good effect can be given by the buildup (training) of the battery. To do this, perform three charge cycles and then deep discharge
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If the engine exhaust has a bluish smoke and the oil consumption has increased significantly during gas re-gasification, then it is time to replace the valve stem seals. Usually this should be done after 40,000 km, but given the quality of the engine oil, it can be done earlier
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Replacing the valve stem seals (also known as valve seals) is a very simple and short-lived operation. However, the result can be the cessation of the increased oil consumption and the restoration of the normal CO content in the exhaust gases, which will increase the engine's service life
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Lovers of homemade products often choose a variety of types of vehicles as an object of technical creativity. Usually, a home-made car or tractor is assembled from serviceable units taken from machines that have served their life. It is much more difficult to assemble those units that are not included in the factory prototype kit
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A faulty clutch is a much more serious problem than people sometimes think. In this case, you can diagnose a breakdown on your own, paying attention to extraneous sounds, incorrect "behavior" of the clutch and other problems. Observation and the habit of monitoring the condition of the car will be very useful
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The interior of the Opel Astra car is very susceptible to various types of blockages. This can be road dust, exhaust fumes from other cars, poor air circulation. To ensure the cleanliness of the passenger compartment, a cabin filter is installed in the vehicles
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Ambient air quality is poor, especially on our roads. Over time, you begin to notice that the interior takes longer to warm up in winter, the frozen glass does not thaw well, and the glass “sweats” in rainy weather. All these are signs of a damaged cabin filter
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If your "ninety-ninth" heats up and boils, first check the electrical circuit for turning on the engine cooling fan, perhaps this is the whole point. It will not be difficult to understand it. VAZ 21099 To repair a domestic VAZ 21099, you do not need to be a qualified auto mechanic
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The unpleasant consequences of a generator failure are obvious: the battery stops charging, on which the entire onboard load falls. But this is half the trouble: the increased voltage threatens the failure of all the electronics of the car. However, you should not rush to buy a new device - in some cases, it is enough to replace some of its elements, which will cost much less
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The car generator is used to charge the battery, as well as to power the electrical components in the car: side lights, on-board computer, air conditioner and others. The generator provides the operation of many components of a modern car, in this regard, increased safety requirements are applied to it and is carefully checked
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Everyone knows that you cannot drive after drinking alcohol. Therefore, the excuse: "I don't drink, I'm driving" no one is surprised and perceives it quite normally. At the same time, it is considered quite natural that the driver who remains sober will take his friends home after the party
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The Volkswagen Tuareg is equipped with bi-xenon main headlights with gas discharge lamps. Gas discharge lamps shine with both low and high beam at the same time. With the help of an electromechanical regulator, the light is distributed to the near and far, closing certain parts of the headlight with a shutter
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To accurately and quickly find and eliminate automatic transmission malfunctions, 3 conditions are necessary. First, you must have an idea of the structure and operation of the automatic transmission. Secondly, you must have a clear understanding of the symptoms of malfunction and their manifestations in different driving modes
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For an avid motorist, a car is not only a means of transportation, but also a kind of personal space in which he spends part of his time. Therefore, comfort and coziness in his own car is so important for the driver. Unfortunately, the standard equipment of the fat machine is far from always able to satisfy the requirements of a fastidious person
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To diagnose and repair certain Opel components and assemblies, it is necessary to remove the instrument panel. If you wish, you can do this yourself. In this case, no equipment is required, only a regular tool. Necessary - a set of spanners and open-end wrenches, socket heads
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If you decide to refine your car and install a fresh audio system, you will be glad to know that you can do it yourself. All you need to install a new car audio system is the usual handy tools, a little time, patience and a couple of simple tips on how to set up this unit in your car step by step
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Dismantling and subsequent disassembly of the steering column in domestic cars is not difficult. To cope with such work is within the power of any person who at least once held wrenches in his hands. Necessary - curly screwdriver, - wrenches 13 and 17 mm, - socket wrench 24 mm, - beard, - a hammer
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Scratches on a car are a very unpleasant thing. Moreover, both small, almost imperceptible and deep, well-distinguishable scratches affect the mood of the car owner equally badly. Therefore, every car enthusiast tries to repair his car as soon as possible
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Tuning the dashboard of a car is one of the most popular activities. But often an existing panel cannot be upgraded according to the desired result. There is only one way out - to make a new panel from scratch. Necessary - material for the manufacture of the panel body
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There are times in the life of a car owner when the car's security system brings unexpected surprises. This is especially unpleasant if the car cannot be armed and quietly absent. But all freelance situations have their own reasons, in which you need to be able to understand
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Parking lights are required to mark the car in the parking lot at night. Parking lights are dimmer than DRL lights. Even if you install powerful LEDs, the effect of brightness will be absent - the side light bulbs are not in focus of the headlamp reflector