Car Reviews 2024, September

Since the clutch is a key part of a car, any sign of a problem should immediately grab attention. So, a squeak may indicate cable wear, lack of lubrication, or breakage of the clutch fork. Competent work with the clutch allows you to operate it without any particular problems up to a run of 75-80 thousand kilometers

Every car enthusiast may find himself in a situation when it is necessary to open the hood of his car, and the cable that activates the mechanism for unlocking the hood lock has broken. Don't worry - you can always find a way out. Instructions Step 1 Remove the plastic plug that you usually pull on when you want to open the hood

Most of the loops and knots began in the shipping world. The best and tightest knots are nautical, but there are many ways to use them on land. Necessary Nylon rope, two anchors Instructions Step 1 The secret to a well tied loop is the correct technique and the right rope material

A bicycle is a type of transport that is accessible to absolutely everyone. Every child had one in childhood. But someone seriously and in adulthood continues to get involved in a bicycle. For all, to one degree or another, it broke down, certain parts of the bicycle became unusable

On the way, when it is not always possible to use the services of a car service or call a tow truck, additional knowledge on the elimination of minor faults will be useful to you. Malfunctions, which, although small, make it impossible for your car to continue moving

More and more new motorists appear on the roads of Russia every day. Everyone knows about the most important rule of the driver: you need to get behind the wheel only when sober. However, sometimes you just have to go to the tricks and deceive the breathalyzer

Any watercraft, both a boat and a boat, please the owners much more if they have an engine installed, which increases the speed of the boat at times. The main question asked by boat and boat owners planning to speed up their water transport is how exactly to choose the right engine for their watercraft

A broken hairpin can cause a lot of trouble for motorists, especially if it is in a hard-to-reach place. Then the difficulty of extracting it will also lie in getting close to it. Instructions Step 1 If there is access to the pin, but it does not lend itself, then try pouring a strong electrolyte into the hole, for example, nitric acid, which will help break the connection between the two metal surfaces

Electric motors are widely used in the subsystems of a modern car. Sometimes, if the operating rules are violated or if there are factory defects, the engine may completely fail or work intermittently. In some cases, you can repair an electric motor on your own in a home workshop

Sooner or later, even the most reliable engine will need to be repaired. And not everyone wants to repair it in a car service. For some, the cost of services is quite high, others are not satisfied with the quality, and still others just like to do everything with their own hands

Even if you do not like tinkering and doing something around the house with your own hands, sooner or later you will still face a situation when you need to tighten the screw. A seemingly simple operation in some cases can cause a lot of difficulties

Many motorists are faced with a choice - to switch their car to gas or not. The solution to this issue is ambiguous because such a re-equipment has both its advantages and disadvantages. The most significant plus of the installation of LPG equipment is a significant saving of money on the purchase of fuel

Any vehicle requires maintenance. Wear of parts is an irreversible process. Even the most primitive devices break down over time. To extend the life cycle of the mechanism, defects should be eliminated in time and preventive measures should be carried out to avoid new ones

The car body has many places that are easily corroded. These include wheel arches, the lower part of the fenders, sills, glass frames and other elements that are often in contact with moisture. The effects of corrosion in these areas make the car look messy and, more importantly, destroy the bodywork

Almost all passenger cars produced today are injection vehicles. This means that one of the most important elements of the engine, the injector, is engaged in fuel injection in the engine. The purpose of a nozzle (or injector) in a car engine is to meter fuel, atomize it, form a mixture of air, gasoline (or diesel fuel)

Engine noise occurs due to leakage and wear on rotating parts. This noise often not only causes sound discomfort, but also affects the performance of the engine. Instructions Step 1 Check the alternator belt drive and, if possible, change it

When the stove fan is turned on, a howling, grinding, squeaking or crackling sound may be heard. It may even happen that the wiring is working properly, but the fan still does not spin. How to lubricate and clean the stove fan with your own hands?

In the cold season, after refueling with low-quality fuel, starting a frozen engine in the morning becomes a real challenge for the motorist. In pursuit of the goal of starting the engine, as a rule, the candles are unscrewed, which often at this moment turn out to be excessively moistened with fuel

Wheel deformation is one of the most common problems faced by car, motorcycle and bicycle owners as a result of accidents or driving on bad roads. For minor damage, the wheel can be leveled. Instructions Step 1 Yet cyclists are more likely to suffer from this problem

The fuel rail is a stainless steel tube designed to supply fuel under pressure and then distribute it between the injectors. The ramp has a special connection for connecting a pressure gauge, with the help of which the pressure is monitored

The ambiguity of words in a language sometimes gives rise to confusion and even those who use terms and names do not always understand their meaning. Such a “complex” and polysemantic word is, for example, “potential”. Potential means the presence of any resources, internal or vital reserves and opportunities

Driving a tram is both simple and difficult at the same time. After all, this is not a machine - everything is arranged differently for him. The tram has no gearbox. But, despite this, it would be unjustified to call this type of transport easy

Diagnostics of the ignition module of engines with modern electronic injection can be carried out quite simply and quickly if you have at least a little knowledge of basic concepts in electrical engineering and have the skills to read the lightest electrical diagrams

The gaps that appear in the steering rod joints contribute to an increase in steering play, as well as to intensive wear of the tire tread. As a result, it leads to a decrease in the safety of driving on the road. Therefore, the replacement of the steering rods, in the hinges of which there are gaps between the pin and the liners, must be carried out on time

Moskvich 412 can rightfully be considered a people's car. Despite the fact that it ceased to be produced many years ago, a fairly large number of these cars travel across the territory of our country. Due to the minimalism of design and unpretentious operation, the Moskvich 412 car has gained popularity among many people who do not have enough financial resources to purchase a more modern means of transportation

Traditionally, the Volga is considered a cold car. The main reasons are the large interior, which takes a long time to warm up, and the low-temperature engine. To make the GAZ-3110 warmer, you need to apply a set of measures that are available to be performed independently

The GAZelle car allows the driver to feel confident in the Russian off-road conditions. The machine is adapted to domestic standards of fuels and lubricants, unpretentious in operation. However, there are also disadvantages. One of them is the interior heater, which quickly comes out of standing

When repairing and modernizing the heater on Volga cars, dismantling of the heater is required to carry out the work. To dismantle it, no special equipment or any specialized tool is required. Necessary Rubber gaskets, clamps, coolant, a set of wrenches and screwdrivers

When purchasing a car, the buyer is faced with such a problem as the renewal of the technical inspection. This question is one of the most problematic stages of the purchase. Of course, this is due to the relatively short time allotted for re-registration and painstaking nature

In 2011, at the initiative of the President, technical inspection in Russia was canceled. But only until next year. Then you will still have to renew the inspection. Especially for those who have a car older than 7 years from the year of manufacture

All sorts of accidents (traffic accidents, hooligans, children playing with a ball, etc.) can cause damage to your favorite car in the form of dents on the body, which is very unpleasant. As a rule, body work in car services by craftsmen is very expensive, which not everyone can afford

A dent on a car does not always require replacement of a body element or painting. If the paint on your car did not crack after the impact, then such damage can be eliminated using a vacuum method with a minimum amount of time. Instructions Step 1 The essence of the vacuum method is that dents and deformations on the car body are either squeezed out from the inside using a special tool, or pulled out from the front outside

Scratches on the body of a car always spoil the mood of its owner, especially if the car is new or rented. However, in order to remove a scratch, it is not at all necessary to go to a car service. You can repair minor body damage yourself. It does not require special knowledge and specific skills

A dent on the body of a car can spoil not only the appearance of the vehicle, but also the mood of its owner. Most often, dents are removed in an auto repair shop. But if the deformation of the body is not very significant, you can try to get rid of it on your own

The days when the so-called teams of dogs were the main means of transportation in snow-covered areas are far behind. And fans of extreme winter sports can also put their skis aside, because in the age of innovative technologies, skis and sledges have been replaced by a completely new means of transportation, called a snowmobile

Finding even a slight dent on the body of their iron horse, many car owners fall into a real panic. Unwittingly, they begin to calculate in their mind how much the car service will cost them. Meanwhile, there are several simple ways to repair the damage yourself, at no additional cost

Many car owners are familiar with the problem of starting their car in cold weather. This is relevant for residents not only of the northern regions of the country, but also where it is warmer, because the car may not start both at a temperature of -35 ° C and at -15 ° C

Before getting behind the wheel, the driver must not only master the art of driving and learn the rules of the road, but also know how to conduct a conversation with the traffic police, that is, be savvy in this matter. So, the traffic police officer gave the command to stop

Correct lubrication is one of the conditions for proper bearing operation. It is very important not only to choose the right brand of lubricant, but also to use it correctly. An incorrectly selected lubricant or insufficient lubrication will lead to premature wear and reduced bearing life

The inclusion of a diode in the circuit in the wrong polarity threatens a short circuit or failure of other components. In this case, the rupture of electrolytic capacitors is especially dangerous. In case of any doubts, before soldering the diode, it is necessary to clarify the location of its terminals