Car Reviews 2024, November

The lambda probe is an oxygen sensor on the catalytic converter of a vehicle's exhaust system. On used cars, it can become dirty, resulting in increased fuel consumption. The purchase of a new sensor, the price of which reaches 30,000 rubles, is too problematic

Over time, deposits accumulate in the vehicle's fuel system, both on the injectors and in other pipelines. If smoky exhaust appears, power loss, it is necessary to flush the entire fuel system. Instructions Step 1 Add a cleaning additive to the gas tank, which must be refilled every 10 thousand kilometers

Car repairs can be quite expensive nowadays. Of course, if you have experience and knowledge, and also have the necessary equipment, then you can perform a number of works yourself. In some cases, during repairs, it is necessary to remove individual units from the car, for example, the engine

Many motorists have faced such a problem as a damp and dirty car interior. So, for example, during a heavy downpour, you had to leave the car in the yard and go home, and the car was flooded because it was parked in a low place. Even the interior and seats were filled with rainwater

There is no direct ban on the installation of xenon in the Russian Federation. There are rules by adhering to which, drivers can legally use the lighting equipment they love so much. Instructions Step 1 The installation of xenon or bi-xenon lamps is a fashionable trend in recent years

A car lift is a mechanism that helps a lot when repairing cars. It can be of various types, but each of them must be carefully monitored to avoid unwanted situations. The first priority when using a car lift is to correctly install it. How to install it correctly?

Xenon is the 54th element of the periodic table, which is an inert gas widely used in electrical engineering. The fact is that when xenon is placed in a sealed glass flask and an electrical discharge is initiated, it begins to emit bright white light, similar in its characteristics to daylight

Many motorists face the common problem of complete battery failure during the winter months. When the battery is performing poorly in the hot season, not everyone is able to notice it right away. With the onset of winter, such a battery can let you down at the most unexpected moment

The principle of operation of xenon lamps (CL) is to pass a high-voltage discharge through an inert gas enclosed in a flask under high pressure, consisting of a mixture of metal salts and xenon. As a result of this effect, the gas begins to glow

The main danger when buying new xenon lamps is the danger of running into fake Chinese counterparts. In this case, you will find not only disappointment from unexpectedly poor quality, but also financial disappointment - who wants to pay full price for a low-grade copy?

Getting a car is not a tricky business. The dream of many car owners is free parking. This can be a reality if you have the savvy, the right paperwork, or the entrepreneurial ability. Instructions Step 1 So, first, define the concepts of "

To drink or not to drink while driving - today this question does not even have to be faced by drivers. First, drunk driving is potentially very dangerous both for others and for the driver himself. Secondly, today quite serious sanctions (fines, arrest, etc

If the car owner wants to go on vacation where there is a reservoir nearby, it is important to remember that the penalty for parking near the reservoir is legal and provided for by law. Its size is 3000-4500 rubles. Where can you park your car You can leave a car near a reservoir, however, several requirements must be taken into account:

Unfortunately, the car was and remains one of the most frequently crashed modes of transport. According to statistics, passengers sitting in certain places in the passenger compartment are less likely than others to be injured in an accident, or even remain unharmed

In the countless innovative technologies and developments that exist today, it is not easy for an ordinary car enthusiast to make the right choice, however, having studied all the exciting moments, you can always find exactly what you need. This also applies to diesel engines

In Siberia and the Far East, a car is purchased in two ways. First, come and buy. Second: to go to Vladivostok and drive on your own. With the second purchase option, the price of the car is one third lower. Even for the Russians of Central Europe, it will be cheaper to drive to Vladivostok and overtake a car on their own than to buy a similar one from home

It is quite possible to open the doors of the VAZ 2115 without keys. In order not to damage the car, it is better to use proven methods. For this, it is not necessary to contact the masters or make new keys. Often, car owners forget the keys inside the salon or at home, while the car doors are blocked

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), composed of alphanumeric codes, is a simple and reliable way to classify vehicles. Each of its symbols identifies specific vehicle data. Checking the complete set of the car by its VIN-number will allow you to find out which parts were used during its assembly and avoid fraudulent purchase

Gliders are simple lightweight non-powered aircraft. They are cheaper to operate than motor aircraft and have been popular with aviation enthusiasts for many years. Hang gliders provide an unforgettable feeling of free flight and are used most often for recreational and sports purposes

In the summer heat, it is always pleasant to feel the freshness of the air conditioner in the interior of your car. However, it also happens that instead of freshness, you have to feel the unpleasant smell of delight. This smell is the result of accumulated bacteria on the internal evaporator of the car

The use of phase indicators equipped with sensor contacts is not always allowed. Then you can determine the phase wire using a combined device capable of performing the function of an alternating current voltmeter. Instructions Step 1 Make sure that the instrument (pointer tester or digital multimeter) is actually capable of performing the function of an AC voltmeter and is designed to measure the mains voltage

The Gazelle car is popular among carriers of passengers and small-sized cargo due to its relatively low cost, wide range of spare parts and cheap service. Many breakdowns of a Gazelle car can be repaired on their own, including stove repair or replacement

A laser diode differs from an LED in a very small crystal area. This leads to a significant concentration of power, therefore, even a short-term excess of the current through the diode junction can lead to the combustion of the crystal not by heat, but by its own radiation

A driving license is the main document that allows you to drive a vehicle. However, you can get them only after mastering all the necessary knowledge, skills and passing the exam at the traffic police. Necessary - the passport

A lightweight flywheel is an important part of a tuning car. The addition of this element gives the car unprecedented agility, and there is an explanation for this: the engine revs faster, the engine weight decreases, and the load on the crankshaft main bearings decreases

The right choice of car tires is the key to your safety. You cannot use rubber in winter that is not intended for this. It helps to lengthen the stopping distance, which significantly increases the likelihood of an accident. You can distinguish some tires from others by their characteristic features

Cars are usually sold equipped with so-called summer tires. However, any car enthusiast who cares about road safety gets a replacement set of winter tires closer to winter. Why are they needed and how do they differ from summer ones? The fact is that summer tires are simply not designed for use in low temperatures

A stepper motor cannot be started by simply applying DC or AC voltage to it. It needs a multiphase pulse train to be propelled. Instructions Step 1 Find out from the documentation how many windings the motor has: four or six

Knowledge of diagnostics of faults with high beam headlights in VAZ cars, as well as the ability to eliminate them, will be useful to the driver in any situation. This is especially important during long journeys. Volzhsky Automobile Plant AvtoVAZ is the most famous car brand in Russia

The DVR is an important part of today's car. He really helps out in controversial situations. He captures important points and helps to solve many problems. But it is important to know which DVR to buy so that it can really help you on the road

Tuning is the process of improving the design of a car, improving its technical characteristics, appearance and equipment level. Often the result of tuning is a unique car that includes original solutions and technologies that are not usually used on conventional cars

Timely replacement of the nozzles at the VAZ will allow you to avoid excessive consumption of fuel and significantly increase the engine resource. The need for replacement is determined by a number of characteristic features. Today, the fuel injector is an indispensable attribute of all engines of the Volga Automobile Plant

It's great when the exterior of the car is in harmony with the interior. It is the internal state of the car that sets the necessary mood for the driver, which will correspond to the "image" of his "iron horse". Therefore, car enthusiasts who decide on tuning will certainly pay tribute to the interior of the car, otherwise there will be no harmony between the external and internal world of the car

A good hitch is a guarantee of safe transport of the trailer. However, the variety of towing couplings on the market today makes you think about the right choice of this accessory. When choosing a towbar model (or towing hitch), first of all, it is recommended to pay attention to the model of the car that will be equipped with the towbar and the technical parameters of the trailer itself

Almost all public services are subject to state taxes. It should be remembered that it makes no sense to stand in queues at the offices of officials without a paid receipt. In order to pay the state duty in Sberbank, you must fill out the form No

An international driver's license is a necessary document in order to have the legal right to drive a car abroad. To get it, you will have to pay a state fee. An international driver's license issued in the Russian Federation is actually a translation of a Russian driver's license into the main languages of the world, including English, Chinese, German, French and others

Engine oil is responsible for the reliability of the engine. It must be selected taking into account that its properties correspond to the mechanical, chemical and thermal effects to which it will be exposed in the engine system. What are motor oils There are oils for gasoline and diesel engines

With the advent of winter cold, the owners of diesel cars, like no one else, are very keenly aware of the quality of diesel fuel (diesel fuel) sold in the retail network. When the ambient temperature drops below +5 degrees overnight, and there is still summer diesel fuel in the tank, the problem of starting the diesel engine in the morning may already arise

Frosty winters in the middle lane are frequent, and the problem of gasoline-drenched spark plugs is familiar to many motorists. Often, when trying to start the car in cold weather, the result is not a trip, but futile attempts to fix the problem

Real tests for diesel engines start in frosty weather, especially when the air temperature drops below -25 ° C. The diesel fuel becomes thick and can no longer move through the fuel system. In the Far North and Siberia, extensive experience has been accumulated in the operation of diesel engines in winter