Car Reviews
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The problem of finding out the engine number arises before motorists in several cases: a car is purchased abroad, an automobile inspector requires to find the number on the engine in order to verify it with the documents, when checking the car for cleanliness upon purchase
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The car body number is able to give information about the year of manufacture of the car and? accordingly, about the duration of its operation. When buying a used car, such knowledge is very relevant, because it has a significant impact on its value
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A car in the middle segment is called a crossover. This is no longer an ordinary passenger car, but also not an SUV. The crossover is great for city driving, it is economical and allows you not to be afraid of snowy streets. What other advantages do these cars have?
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Winter is definitely not the easiest period for a car. Most car enthusiasts know that driving a car in winter is undesirable. If you are not going to drive a car in winter, do not rush to relax, because in order to prepare it for wintering, you have to work a little
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Good acoustics are a great addition to almost any car. But most basic configurations lack speakers. The easiest way is to buy them and install them in your car yourself. This will save you money and do everything to your liking. Necessary - speakers
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When buying a used car, it is easy to fall prey to an unscrupulous seller. By purchasing a car restored after a serious accident, the buyer runs the risk of facing a host of problems during the further operation of a used car. Sometimes the repairs are done so well that it becomes very difficult to recognize a broken car, however, there are several simple ways to protect yourself as much as possible from buying a car that has been in a serious accident
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The harsh winter, of course, gives motorists a lot of trouble, and one of them is starting a cold engine in the morning while rushing to work. Basically, people who do not have a garage suffer from this, since a car that has been "in the open air"
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Hydraulic lifters are necessary to eliminate the backlash in the drive. If air, water and other contaminants enter them, the knock of the valves begins when the engine is running. Cleaning is necessary to eliminate an unpleasant defect. Instructions Step 1 First, make sure that the interruptions and unpleasant noise are caused by the hydraulic lifters
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The prices for used German cars in Ukraine are quite high. In addition, there is always a high risk of acquiring a car that has been in an accident, which will cause inconvenience and additional costs. Therefore, to buy such a car, it is best to head directly to Germany
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Straightening the shape and size of a deformed bonnet includes two main operations: preliminary straightening to relieve shock stress and final straightening of small irregularities. Necessary Special levers and clamps for repairing dents, chisels, wooden mallets or hammers with rubber or plastic strikers, anvils, straightening saw
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Brake pads are the element of the car, on which your safety on the road directly depends. Having malfunctions in the braking system, you run the risk of serious injury. Instructions Step 1 Before starting work, stock up on a caliper or an ordinary ruler
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In any car, as in the human body, everything is interconnected. Failure of even the smallest and, at first glance, insignificant detail can lead to serious consequences. These time bombs include silent blocks. What is silent block?
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The internal combustion engine owes its appearance to the Frenchman Philippe Le Bon, who discovered luminous gas in 1799. Already in 1801, an enterprising inventor took a patent for the design of a gas engine, from which their rapid evolution began
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When choosing a car, as a rule, it is customary to focus on its purchase price, cost during the period of operation: gasoline consumption, availability and cost of spare parts, tax, as well as the country of manufacture. The last criterion is usually used to judge the quality of the car
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The battery is located in the engine compartment in the left or right corner of the car, depending on the brand, and has rather limited resources. However, the battery is an irreplaceable important part of the car; it performs all the functions of powering the electrical part of the car
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To make your car always start up easily and quickly, the battery kept a charge for a long time in any weather in winter and summer, keep this power source in perfect condition: periodically measure the density of the electrolyte and, of course, control its level in all banks
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Installing a turbo whistle in the exhaust duct of the muffler allows you to simulate the sound of an automobile turbocharger, which gives the car a personality and creates the effect of driving a car with increased power. Installation of the whistle is not particularly difficult and can be done by the car owner independently
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A new word in car tuning - "Plasti Dip" or liquid vinyl. The manufacturer guarantees that it will completely change the color of the car, make the surface matte or glossy, hide minor scratches or chips. However, is it so? "
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As analysts calculated, the maintenance of the car for the average Russian costs about 85 thousand rubles. Of these, the car owner spends most of it on gasoline - 68%, maintenance - 16%, registration - 10%; purchase of insurance -6%. Plus a tax on vehicle owners
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Many older cars are not structurally equipped with engine speed indication devices - tachometers. Experienced drivers determine them approximately by ear. But there is a way to more accurately determine the crankshaft speed based on the speedometer readings
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Car ownership, like any other legal operation, requires a lot of attention and responsibility - one wrong number or letter in the documents can cause a lot of unnecessary problems, the resolution of which will take a lot of money and time. Instructions Step 1 First, remove the car from the traffic police register
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There are two main ways to decorate a car. The first is the use of vinyl decals. This is the easiest and least expensive way to make your car bright, beautiful and noticeable. Plus, it's also practical - vinyl decals protect the body from scratches and are easy to remove when bored
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The cost of European cars in Ukraine is slightly lower than in the Russian Federation. In addition, you can save on the customs deposit if the vehicle is registered in the name of a Ukrainian and has been in his ownership for some time. Instructions Step 1 Find the right car on the sites www
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If your car is more than 10 years old and you are thinking about buying a new one, then there are two ways out - either sell it to the new owner, or hand over the car for scrap. The procedure for writing off a car does not take much time. In addition, the state offers a cash bonus for scrapping the car for the purchase of a new Russian car
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Until recently, LEDs were installed only in turning headlights or on car brake lights. Currently, such samples are already being produced that are practically not inferior to incandescent lamps. You can also improve the lighting system of your car yourself
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Light tuning, the main focus of which is wheel illumination, is a great way to decorate your car, making it brighter and more memorable. In addition, you can make it with your own hands, without resorting to the help of specialists, using a conventional LED strip for this
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When buying a new car, many people have a question, which engine to choose: diesel or gasoline? In Europe, the first type of motors is quite popular, but in Russia it is not very popular. For many, he is associated with smoking trucks and tractors, but not with a new foreign car
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LEDs are widely used in modern electronic equipment. Among their undoubted advantages are their small size and bright glow. But in order for the LED to work properly, it is necessary to correctly set its operating current. Necessary - tester (multimeter)
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So a holiday has come on your street - you bought a car. And although we have long been accustomed to considering it not a luxury, but a means of transportation, we want it to fully meet your taste. Including in color. Unfortunately, car dealerships do not have a rich selection of shades, so the best you can think of is to repaint your new personal vehicle
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When registering a car with the traffic police, body and engine numbers are used in a number of identification data. Accordingly, when installing a new engine, it is necessary to document the replacement. It should be noted that only in the territory of the former CIS are engines numbered and their replacement is associated with the collection of a large number of documents
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It happens that the current consumption of a particular load is too high. It quickly discharges the battery or battery, triggers the protection in the power supply, or overconsumption of electricity. Is it possible to reduce this current? Instructions Step 1 To reduce the current consumed by an incandescent lamp, simply reduce the voltage across it in one way or another (for example, by connecting two lamps in series or using a dimmer)
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Installing a hydraulic power steering on a VAZ car is not a particular problem today. The biggest challenge in this process is gearbox replacement. So, what do you have to do in the course of replacing the power steering? Instructions Step 1 First, make sure the power steering kit you purchased has all the parts
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Today, all transport: cars, motorcycles, airplanes use four-stroke engines, i.e. piston internal combustion engines, where the working process in each cylinder occurs in two crankshaft revolutions (4 piston strokes). Engine idle speed can be unstable due to a number of factors
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In order to carry out refurbishment of the VAZ 2108 generator, it is more expedient to give it to qualified specialists. But if the car owner decided for various reasons to repair it himself, then he needs to stock up on endurance and patience
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An ohmmeter is sufficient to check the generator set and troubleshoot. However, more accurate information about the winding units can be obtained using special devices that search for faults in the windings by comparing their parameters with a known good winding
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There are many pollutants in almost any diesel fuel, but water is the most problematic. Filter separators, which are designed to separate fuel from another liquid, do not always work properly, so other cleaning methods have to be used. Instructions Step 1 The service life of a car depends on the quality of the fuel and its purity
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The balancing of the crankshaft is carried out on a special dynamic stand, which allows you to accurately determine the places and mass of the unbalance compensators. Compensation is done by stripping or welding the metal. Correct balancing of an automobile crankshaft not only increases the duration of its life cycle, but also reduces power loss, reduces noise in the cabin and helps to reduce wear of body elements and transmissions
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One of the thriving branches of the auto business is the ferrying of foreign cars from Vladivostok. Despite the increase in tax duties, entrepreneurs continue to engage in this difficult and risky activity. Necessary - several phones
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A real car enthusiast knows how not only to drive a car perfectly, but also to find a way out of any situation. For example, start a VAZ if the ignition key is lost. The main thing is to be able to get into the salon of your car. Necessary Phillips screwdriver
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Today, a huge number of car manufacturers endow their creations not with the well-known ignition systems using a conventional key, but with systems in which the engine is turned on with a single button. Many car owners decide to independently improve their vehicle in order to keep up with fashion trends for themselves