Car Reviews 2024, November

Antifreeze leakage in the engine cooling system usually occurs due to the fault of a failed water pump, or its component parts. In any case, dismantling the pump from the engine cannot be avoided. Otherwise, the water pump cannot be repaired

The question of disassembling your steel horse arises when the car is old and requires constant repairs. Selling it as a means of transportation does not work, but throwing it away just like that is a pity. Instructions Step 1 Having decided to disassemble the car, decide what it is for

Accessories give the car uniqueness and own style, improve the mood of the driver and passengers, provide comfort and safety while driving. What car accessories are there and how to choose them? Instructions Step 1 Purchase rubber floor mats to keep dirt out of your interior

If you are not going to put your car in the garage for the winter, you will have to purchase winter tires. Taking into account the modern variety of winter tires, it remains only to choose the right way to withstand the car's low temperatures and slippery roads

Timely installation of winter tires is very important, because the summer "rubber" used in the Russian winter can lead to a tragedy on the road. However, deciding to purchase winter "shoes" for their car, many car owners are faced with the problem of choice

Car tires are one of the fastest-wearing parts of a car. External factors influence the condition of the rubber on a daily basis. When buying new tires, you should carefully evaluate their various characteristics. The quality and type of wheel coverage is involved in such indicators as speed, grip, braking, etc

Some avid car lovers prefer to test their steel horses off-road, deliberately creating unbearable conditions for the car. They drive in places that are practically impassable for cars. Of course, the percentage of such people is small. But in addition to such tests, you can often meet people who just like to get out into nature in large companies

Your safety also depends on the choice of car tires. After all, rubber is responsible for road grip, vehicle stability, and minimum braking distances. And of course, car tires are not something to save on. Instructions Step 1 When choosing summer tires, pay attention to the following criteria:

Many motorists have the same question twice a year: how and where to store tires? In the summer, you need to somehow "preserve" the winter set, in the winter - the summer one. Let's figure out what to do with the shoes of your car before the start of the new season

Our car enthusiasts do not really trust cars with automatic transmissions. However, automatic transmissions are actively replacing "mechanics". Experience with a manual transmission usually does not take into account the characteristics of an automatic transmission

By creating a car according to your own design, you can not only make your cherished dream come true, but also make a car that will allow you to enjoy the combination of a powerful engine, comfortable suspension, automatic transmission and high-quality music, as well as observe the surprised faces of neighbors on the highway

Currently, more and more car owners use the services of contract engine suppliers. These units are attracted by operation outside of Russia, work only on high-quality fuels and lubricants and service exclusively in service centers, which undoubtedly increases their resource

Replacement of license plates may be required if existing ones have become unusable. For example, as a result of an accident or other reason. An unsuitable license plate is another reason for nitpicking traffic police officers to drivers. So it's better not to give them such a trump card, but to make duplicates in a timely manner

In cases where the level of coolant in the radiator of a VAZ 2112 car steadily decreases for no apparent reason, most likely the car owner will have to make a pump. Or, in the correct technical language, to repair the water pump of the engine cooling system

Many people dream of a scooter, but this light and fast vehicle is expensive. However, there is a way to assemble it at home from factory and homemade parts. Instructions Step 1 This method was first published in the magazine "

Replacing the ignition lock in VAZ cars of the "classic line" will not be particularly difficult even for owners who do not have extensive experience in car repair. All that is required to replace the lock is two regular and curly screwdrivers

Almost all motorists who are accustomed to traveling by private vehicle in the harsh Russian winter face the need to purchase winter tires. Unfortunately, not all car enthusiasts can choose the right winter tires. In fact, it's not difficult to understand this issue - you just need to analyze the operating conditions of the car in winter and some of its design features

The term "Webasto" in most cases is used in relation to engine preheaters. However, in fact, this is the name of a company that produces, in addition to such heaters, many other products. For a person who is far from repairing vehicles, the term "

To obtain a driver's license, you need to pass two exams: theoretical (SDA) and practical driving. For the successful passing of the traffic rules exam, serious preparation is required, which can be carried out both under the supervision of teachers and independently

A modern car is a complex device equipped with a variety of automatic devices that allow you to adjust significant parameters that affect the operation of individual components and assemblies. These devices include mass air flow sensors designed to estimate the amount of air mixture entering the engine

It should be remembered that not every motorist will be able to assemble the engine on his own - without the appropriate experience, it will be very difficult to do it correctly. Usually, only an experienced minder, who is familiar with modern technologies for repairing individual engine parts, is able to carry out a competent engine assembly

In order to improve the technical characteristics, as well as the appearance of the car, many motorists install larger diameter wheels. To do this, you need to choose the right alloy wheels. This can be done only if you know and be able to calculate the maximum permissible wheel size for a given car

If during the operation of the car engine there is an unusual noise, tapping, and also an increase in gasoline and oil consumption with a loss of power, this may indicate serious malfunctions in the engine. To make a motor, you must first diagnose it

Normal operation of a classic car of the VAZ family is possible only with a serviceable engine. Therefore, special attention should be paid to its maintenance and adjustment. If you use low quality engine oil, carbon deposits will begin to form inside very quickly, and coking of the oil channels will occur

In almost all cars, the automatic transmission oil level is checked with the engine running and in the position of the range lever in the “P” position. With the help of a dipstick, the oil level in the box is determined; there are several notches on it

Every motorist sooner or later faces the problem of repairing his iron horse. The service is very expensive. And why pay for what you can do yourself? For example, a headlight has broken. It can not only be repaired, but also improved. It is necessary - set of tools

The replacement of the old driver's license with a new one is carried out as soon as the old license expires. But you can get a new driver's license earlier. To do this, you need to submit the necessary documents to the appropriate department of the traffic police

Replacing the rear wheel hub bearing on front-wheel drive cars of the VAZ model range is a laborious and complex process. In this case, the master cannot do without special pullers. Although some "craftsmen" manage to perform similar work with the help of a sledgehammer and improvised drifts

Already historically, there has been an ambiguous attitude towards the fairer sex while driving. But in fact, women drive just as well as men. To do this, you need to get rid of complexes and study hard. Instructions Step 1 Modern driving schools provide a good base for a novice driver

Surely, one of the readers of this article faced such a situation when you urgently need to go somewhere, literally for 5 minutes, but when you approach the car, you understand that the headlights were on all night and the battery charge may not be enough for the trip

An inexperienced motorist can get confused if he is faced with the task of removing the gearbox. Theoretically, there are no pitfalls in this operation, and you can cope with its implementation with the help of the simplest equipment. However, in order to remove the gearbox without difficulty, you need an appropriately equipped room - there must be a viewing hole or a special lift in it

The stereotypes that women should only drive small red cars have long been destroyed. More and more women choose large SUVs and least of all want to be associated with a blonde behind the wheel. But any car has its pros and cons. Let's see what kind of car is optimal for a woman

Cabin filters are designed to clean the air entering the passenger compartment from road dust, soot and exhaust gases. Such a filter is usually installed after the air intake, but before the heater or air conditioner. It is necessary - key for 10 - Torx T20 screwdriver - crosshead screwdriver Instructions Step 1 Open the hood and remove the rubber seal covering the edge of the soundproofing trim

The radio is included in the standard equipment of any car. However, not every driver is satisfied with the usual equipment, so most try to find the most modern device that will have the best performance and electronics. The stores offer a huge number of different models and this assortment can be confusing for an inexperienced person

A defective shock absorber is not able to damp the amplitude of vibration of the car body while driving on roads whose coverage is far from perfect. Having fallen into a hole, or jumping on a bump, the car continues to sway for some time and does not immediately acquire stability on the road

It is possible to correctly draw up documents on an accident without the participation of specially authorized police officers. The simplified settlement of such situations has many positive aspects: saving time both in the case of waiting for traffic police officers or for trips to the analysis group, and for issuing all the necessary certificates

Many car owners are trying to modernize and improve their iron horse. Improvements concern not only the exterior, but also the interior. For example, many are not satisfied with the factory front panel of the car. It may squeak or be just uncomfortable

Quite often, motorists try to connect a "non-native" gearbox to the engine. This is not an easy matter. However, you can do everything yourself without contacting a service center. Most of the difficulties arise in the manufacture of the adapter plate

The situation when the car door is closed and the keys are left in the cabin can happen to every car owner. Do not panic and take rash actions. In fact, opening a domestic car is not as difficult as it seems. Instructions Step 1 Of course, the easiest way to open a car door is to break the glass and raise the coveted button, which will unlock the lock and allow you to enter the car

Sometimes car owners are faced with the problem of transporting long items - skis, non-separable fishing rods, cornices, plastic sewer pipes, etc. Models of trunks presented in car dealerships are very expensive, so you can make a trunk yourself