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How To Clear The Body

How To Clear The Body

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When vehicles are imported into the country from abroad, people often have certain problems with customs clearance of equipment. It is especially difficult to figure out how to act if only the body of an imported car needs to be cleared. Instructions Step 1 First of all, inform the customs office that you are going to enter the car body into the country

How To Insert A Windshield

How To Insert A Windshield

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If the windshield is cracked, chipped, or if the rubber seal is cracked, replace the old car glass with a new one. You can insert the windshield yourself without resorting to the help of auto repair shops. Necessary New car windshield, degreaser, primer, sealant, rubber seal, rubber glass holders

How To Disassemble A VAZ 2106 Speedometer

How To Disassemble A VAZ 2106 Speedometer

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The classic models of the VAZ automobile plant are still in great demand in the domestic market. This phenomenon is explained by the low cost of these machines and the ease of maintenance. However, the classics very often break down. For example, a speedometer can suddenly fail

How To Make A Tachometer

How To Make A Tachometer

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If the design of your standard dashboard does not provide for a tachometer, this shortcoming is easy to fix. To build a solid and beautiful tachometer case, you need a little perseverance, simple tools and simple materials at hand. Necessary - tachometer of a suitable model - a tin can of a suitable diameter - scissors for metal - epoxy adhesive - polyurethane foam - fiberglass - dye - sandpaper - clerical or any other sharp knife - awl or chi

Replacing The Speed Sensor On A VAZ 2114

Replacing The Speed Sensor On A VAZ 2114

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The speed sensor is responsible for transmitting a signal to the controller, which displays the vehicle's speed. The good condition will determine how correctly the data is displayed, as well as how quickly they are displayed on the speedometer, so the importance of the speed sensor's performance can hardly be overestimated

How To Reduce Fuel Consumption For Gas 3110

How To Reduce Fuel Consumption For Gas 3110

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The GAZ 3110 is a domestic-made executive class car. It is very comfortable and spacious. But this car has one drawback - too high fuel consumption. Necessary - new firmware; - new carburetor; - set of tools. Instructions Step 1 Monitor tire pressure at all times

How To Connect A Stepper Motor

How To Connect A Stepper Motor

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It would seem that what could be simpler than the design of the throttle assembly of an injection engine? A housing with a damper, and an idle sensor with an engine speed control mechanism operating at idle speed. And the fact that this very mechanism for controlling the idle speed of a running motor is nothing more than a stepper motor is a very narrow circle of motorists in the know

How To Trim A Car

How To Trim A Car

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Many car owners want to try to improve the interior of their car a little, and with their own hands, without spending significant funds. One of these methods is to use a carpet to pull the cabin. Instructions Step 1 Carpet material (carpet in translation from English - "

How To Disassemble A Gearbox In A Gazelle

How To Disassemble A Gearbox In A Gazelle

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During long-term operation, the Gazelle gearbox may fail, since it has a lot of load. This may be the result of the transmission being able to vary the torque and maintain the desired rpm. To make repairs, it is necessary to disassemble the gearbox

How To Dry Clean Your Car

How To Dry Clean Your Car

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If many motorists try to wash their car regularly, then there is almost no time left for the internal cleaning of the passenger compartment. This procedure can be carried out both in special places where this work is performed by professionals, and independently

How To Unscrew A Glow Plug

How To Unscrew A Glow Plug

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The glow plug is an additional source of heat for igniting and vaporizing fuel in the combustion chambers of a diesel engine. Basically, it is an electrical heating device. It differs in that it has a heating coil. Like any other device, the glow plug must be properly installed and, if necessary, dismantled

How To Change The Timing Belt On A Daewoo Matiz

How To Change The Timing Belt On A Daewoo Matiz

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According to the Daewoo Matiz manual, the timing belt must be checked every 30,000 km. And its replacement needs to be done after 90 thousand. At the same time, together with the belt, it is advisable to immediately change the roller and the pump

How To Arrange An Engine

How To Arrange An Engine

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According to the new rules, when registering a vehicle, as well as undergoing a technical inspection procedure, the traffic police inspector does not reconcile the vehicle's engine number with the data specified in the TCP. Instructions Step 1 Previously, the procedure for replacing an engine on a vehicle was very time consuming, not only in terms of time, but also in terms of costs

How To Glue A Car With Carbon Fiber Yourself

How To Glue A Car With Carbon Fiber Yourself

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Carbon is a composite material of carbon strands interwoven at different angles, held together by resins. The main advantage of this material is its increased strength and relative lightness. Necessary - a set for applying carbon on any surface - scales with an accuracy of 1 gram - scissors - masking tape Instructions Step 1 To coat car parts with carbon, use a special kit that includes Twill carbon fabric, epoxy base and topcoat with hardener

How To Determine The Paint Number

How To Determine The Paint Number

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If a scratch appears on the car for some reason, the owner will have to restore the original appearance of the car, and for this you need to know exactly what kind of paint is needed. Each shade is assigned a specific number. How to define it?

How To Wind Up A Speedometer On A VAZ

How To Wind Up A Speedometer On A VAZ

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Some drivers need to artificially increase the speedometer readings. This may be necessary if it malfunctions. But as a last resort, you can wind up the speedometer yourself. And then, as soon as possible, contact a service station to eliminate the malfunction

Method Of Using A Protective Cover For A Car

Method Of Using A Protective Cover For A Car

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For many years, there have been special protective covers for the car body on sale, which, according to the manufacturer, are able to protect the paintwork of your car from the negative effects of the environment. Today, many different types and types of covers are produced

How To Diagnose A Car

How To Diagnose A Car

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Diagnostics as an element of maintenance involves determining the technical condition of the machine without disassembling its units and assemblies. Usually it is carried out in order to determine if there is a need for repairs or some other measures for the maintenance of the car

Autochemistry: What Is It And What For?

Autochemistry: What Is It And What For?

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Automotive chemicals are preparations for special car care. All chemical agents that are used: for cleaning, washing and protecting all parts of the car, for servicing the battery, engine, brake and cooling systems, for removing glass and body defects, for repairing and disassembling a car, and for purifying and aromatizing the air in the cabin

How To Make Car Covers

How To Make Car Covers

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Modern car seat covers undoubtedly make the interior more comfortable and attractive. When purchasing expensive covers, you spend a lot of money, although these accessories can just as well be made by hand. This will require simple materials, tools and the ability to handle a sewing machine

How To Find The Depreciation Rate

How To Find The Depreciation Rate

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Depreciation is the transfer of the value of property, plant and equipment and is charged at rates. These norms are established by the state, and the enterprise only chooses the method of forming the depreciation fund. Depreciation ratios are developed for each specific group of fixed assets

How To Find A Job For Kamaz

How To Find A Job For Kamaz

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Owning a large car provides its owner with great opportunities. So, having acquired Kamaz, you can use it to find a job and quickly recoup the costs. Instructions Step 1 Advertise in the newspaper. Better several at once - this way you increase the chances of being noticed

How To Increase The Power Of The VAZ 2106 Engine

How To Increase The Power Of The VAZ 2106 Engine

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Increasing engine power is a whole range of works. There are several ways to achieve the maximum power of the VAZ-2106 engine. But the best result will be a complete modernization of the motor. Increasing the power of the VAZ-2106 engine is a necessary matter when carrying out tuning

What To Do With An Old Car

What To Do With An Old Car

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Cars can become unusable either after serving their term, or due to car accidents. No matter what state the car is in, the owner wonders what to do with the old car. No matter how good a car is, there comes a time when it gets old, and its costs are constantly growing

How To Block A Bridge

How To Block A Bridge

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Driving axles of cars are necessarily equipped with differentials designed to ensure unevenness in the angular speeds of the driving wheels when cornering. To increase the cross-country ability of the car on off-road and increase stability when driving on asphalt, interwheel differential locks are installed, colloquially called "

How To Change The Rear Pillars For A VAZ 2115

How To Change The Rear Pillars For A VAZ 2115

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A comfortable and safe car ride depends on many factors. And the condition of the suspension elements is one of the main ones. Moreover, an important role is played by shock absorbers, which dampen all vibrations of the car body. They are always in motion, therefore, despite their high quality, they need to be replaced frequently

How To Make A Trailer

How To Make A Trailer

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Many car owners are faced with the problem of transporting boats. This issue can be resolved if you have a trailer that you can make yourself, but observing the existing requirements so that there are no troubles during registration. Instructions Step 1 When making a trailer, use only original parts

How To Decrypt The Vin Code

How To Decrypt The Vin Code

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The VIN of the vehicle is the basic information about the vehicle. Knowing it, you can easily find out the details you are interested in about the fate of this car. However, not everyone knows how to correctly decipher this alphanumeric combination

How To Check The Ignition Switch

How To Check The Ignition Switch

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To exclude problems with the ignition system from the list of car malfunctions, you must carefully check all its main components and, if necessary, repair them. Instructions Step 1 Using a test lamp, check that the ignition coil is working properly

How To Change The Solenoid Relay

How To Change The Solenoid Relay

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If, when trying to start the car, the starter “does not turn”, there are no characteristic sounds before starting the engine, or an unusual “hum” appears, the retractor relay may have failed. You can replace it yourself, for this you will first need to remove the starter

How To Change The Starter Bendix

How To Change The Starter Bendix

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Bendix is an integral part of the starter that is required to start the engine. If a metallic sound appears at start-up, it is necessary to replace the bendix, having previously dismantled the starter. Instructions Step 1 Prepare a set of wrenches, hex wrenches and screwdrivers

How To Turn Off The Absorber

How To Turn Off The Absorber

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The car adsorber is part of the fuel vapor recovery system, which prevents the release of gasoline vapors from the fuel system into the atmosphere. The charcoal adsorber is installed on the fuel tank and connected by pipes to the fuel vapor separator and to the purge valve

How To Measure Engine Power

How To Measure Engine Power

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Some motorists get bored of driving a stock car over time. Therefore, they begin to tune their iron, that is, to make certain changes in the technical design, in order to thus increase the capabilities of the car. However, after the upgrade, you need to know how much power has been added

Why Does The Starter On The VAZ Not Turn

Why Does The Starter On The VAZ Not Turn

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The service life of the VAZ starter is approximately 6 years. Therefore, it is not surprising that one day, instead of the familiar hum of a running engine, you heard incomprehensible clicks. And it also happens that the engine does not react at all to the turn of the key in the ignition lock

How To Install The Motor Shaft

How To Install The Motor Shaft

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The work of an automobile generator is that mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy. This process takes place thanks to the crankshaft. Try to figure out the order of installation of this shaft and you will be able to do all the proposed steps yourself without any problems

How To Check A New Car

How To Check A New Car

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So, you finally got it! The new car can be picked up from the passenger compartment. However, before you buy a car, new or not, you need to check its compliance with some of the points listed below. This is done so that the car really pleases its owner, and does not give him unnecessary problems

How To Open The Trunk If The Lock Is Broken

How To Open The Trunk If The Lock Is Broken

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One of the minor, but frequent and annoying car breakdowns is the failure of the trunk lock. However, despite the broken lock, you can still open the trunk in several ways of varying complexity. Necessary - awl; - screwdriver

How To Disable The Immobilizer On Kalina

How To Disable The Immobilizer On Kalina

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How to correctly disable the immobilizer on Lada Kalina and do I need to do this? Car owners do not have similar questions from scratch and are most often caused by problems when installing a new alarm system or the loss of keys from the ignition switch … On Lada cars - Kalina (and other vehicles of the VAZ family), the APS-6 immobilizer (http:

Advertising On The Car

Advertising On The Car

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Placing an advertisement on a car is a good way to cover the costs associated with car advertising and generate additional income. Advertising can be applied to a truck, passenger and even a car. The amount you can earn per month directly depends on the size of the car surface allocated for advertising material

How To Flush A Heater Radiator

How To Flush A Heater Radiator

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A too dirty heating radiator cannot provide the car interior with warmth. As a result, the driver and passengers experience discomfort, especially on long journeys. To clean the radiator, just flush it. Necessary - synthetic brush