Cars 2024, November
Gas-filled lamps for cars and analogues in the form of LED or halogen lamps
Today, many people or families have enough road transport. To ensure maximum safety, the driver needs excellent visibility of the situation on the road. To do this, you should take care of good lighting. Gas-filled lamps for cars, LED or halogen, which ones are suitable, and how do they differ?
ABS system. Anti-blocking system: purpose, device, principle of operation. Bleeding brakes with ABS
Not always an inexperienced driver manages to cope with the car and quickly reduce the speed. You can prevent skidding and blocking of the wheels by intermittently applying the brake. There is also an ABS system, which is designed to prevent dangerous situations while driving. It improves the quality of grip with the roadway and maintains the controllability of the car, regardless of the type of surface
Air suspension: principle of operation, device, pros and cons, owner reviews. Air suspension kit for car
The article is about air suspension. The device of such systems, types, principle of operation, pros and cons, reviews, etc. are considered
Engine "Lancer 9": description, characteristics
The main technical characteristics of the engine "Mitsubishi Lancer 9". Description of engine repair. Subtleties and nuances of self-repair. Main characteristics. Correct selection of spare parts. Powertrain Maintenance Schedule
"Daihatsu-Sharada" - Japanese precision and quality of the car
Description of the main technical characteristics of "Daihatsu-Sharada". History of development and production of the model. Positive and negative qualities of the vehicle. Description of possible variants of complete set. Power units that were installed on the machine
Changing the oil in the Renault Logan engine: instructions and features
Description of the step-by-step process of changing the oil in a Renault Logan car. Basic tips for choosing motor lubricant for the engine. Subtleties and nuances of the procedure. Recommendations for changing lubricants. Reviews of car owners
UAZ valve adjustment: processes
Description of the detailed process of adjusting the valves of cars of the UAZ family. The main subtleties and nuances of the work carried out. Description of several options for adjusting the valve mechanism of vehicles of the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant
Troit the engine hot: finding the cause and repair
Almost every motorist during the operation of the vehicle faced with the fact that the engine troit hot. The occurrence of such an effect can occur for various reasons, depending on the type of power unit, power system, as well as the care and timeliness of repairs. Eliminating such problems will require some design skills and knowledge of the device
K4M (engine): device and characteristics
Description of the main technical characteristics of the K4M engine. Process and technical service card. Analysis of the main faults, as well as methods for their elimination. The applicability of the motor, as well as on which vehicles it is installed. Device description
Engine VAZ-21112: description, specifications
Description of the main technical characteristics of the VAZ-21112 engine. Rules for maintenance and service interval. Description of the main faults and methods for solving problems. Refinement of the power unit
Lancer-9 does not start: troubleshooting and troubleshooting
Description of the main malfunctions of the engine "Mitsubishi-Lancer-9". Search for reasons why the engine does not start. Troubleshooting options are outlined. Power unit diagnostics. Basic rules for normal engine operation
We change the rear wing of the VAZ-2110 with our own hands
A brief description of the process of changing the rear wing of the VAZ-2110 with your own hands. The reasons for which the replacement of the element is required are outlined. The catalog number of the rear wings on the VAZ-2110. Options and varieties of articles
Bumper VAZ-2105: do-it-yourself replacement
The car's bumper serves as protection for the front and rear of the vehicle, as well as an element of body decor. To replace the buffer, usually motorists turn to a car service, but on the VAZ 2105 you can carry out the procedure yourself and very quickly
Pump ZMZ 406: replacement, articles, photos
Description of the water pump of the ZMZ 406 engine. Do-it-yourself pump replacement process: disassembly and assembly. The original catalog numbers of the product, as well as the analogues used. Reasons for the failure of the water pump
Engine VAZ-99: characteristics, description
Description of the main technical characteristics of VAZ-21099 engines. Features of maintenance and repair. Subtleties and nuances of using power units "Lada" -21099. Description of the main faults. Tuning engines VAZ-99
Ravenol 5W30 engine oil: types, descriptions, reviews
Ravenol 5w30 engine oil is designed for any modern passenger car with a diesel or gasoline engine. It has a beneficial effect on the operation of particulate filter elements. Works in tandem with engines equipped with direct fuel injection systems and turbocharging
Oil "Ravenol": characteristics, reviews
Ravenol oil was developed and produced by the German company Ravensberger S. GmbH. The company was founded in 1946 and at first produced only summer brands of lubricants. Gradually developing, the company launched the production of oils for transmission and industrial lubricants. The company modernized and expanded its range of products
Gear oil 75W90, 85W90, 80W90 or 75W140 - which one to choose?
Spending an extraordinary amount for 75W90 gear oil, motorists are usually sure that this is an acceptable quality lubricant. You can try to go even further and choose a fluid that would fit a specific car model and was not super expensive in terms of money
Ravenol engine oil: customer reviews
Ravenol engine oil is 100% synthetic with maximum fluidity. In the manufacture of the lubricant, a unique technology of Ravenol's own development was used. The oily liquid is produced by highly qualified workers in accordance with the implemented quality standards
Additives in automatic transmission: effect and reviews
The article is devoted to additives for automatic transmissions. The operational effects from the use of this auto chemical goods, as well as reviews of popular compositions are considered
Oil "Total 5w30": review, specifications, reviews
Total Quartz 5w30 oil is produced by a French company and is popular with many car owners around the world. The lubricant reliably protects the engine from premature wear, prolongs the life of the unit and prevents oxidative processes
Elf engine oil: types, overview, characteristics
Elf engine oils worship speed. For over 50 years, the French oil concern has been creating high-quality lubricating fluids. This is confirmed by close cooperation with the Renault car concern, in which many sports competitions in motorsport have been won. Racing cars lead to victory not only by their drivers, but also by the design features of the car, including the oils used to protect the engine
Scheme, characteristics and decoding of manual transmission
If you have rights, then with a high degree of probability you have come across the concept of manual transmission and know how it stands for. If you are just planning to get the coveted certificate, then this article is for you. From it you will learn the decoding of the manual transmission, the principle of operation of the "mechanics" and some tricks that will help simplify the life of a novice driver
Self-changing oil in a manual transmission
The gear box is made up of many rotating elements. These are gears and shafts. Like an internal combustion engine, it has its own lubrication system. On mechanical boxes, it is slightly different. Here, the oil does not perform the function of transmitting torque. Gears are only “dipped” into it during rotation. However, this does not mean that it does not require replacement. Well, let's consider whether an oil change is needed in a manual transmission, and how to do it yourself
Nokian Nordman RS2: reviews. Nokian Nordman RS2, winter tires: characteristics
Almost every person in our country drives a car. What is the most important thing in driving a car? Security. After all, no one wants to risk their life or the life of another person. Tires are directly linked to safe driving
Is it worth buying a used car in Moscow: reviews
Almost every person in life has a question about buying a car. You always want to find a good car with a minimum mileage, with one owner, without painted parts, with a full service history, in the maximum configuration. Yes, and at a price below the market desirable! But such a car is extremely difficult to find. Therefore, people often decide to go to Moscow to get a car
Engine oil change intervals. Diesel engine oil change interval
Frequency of oil change in engines of various car brands. How to choose engine oil? Detailed instructions for changing the oil. Tips from auto mechanics
"Mini Cooper": owner reviews of the model
What is the first car that comes to mind when we talk about a fast, fashionable, compact car? Most people will answer without hesitation that this is a MINI Cooper. Is he really that good?
DIY bumper tuning
Tuning a bumper for a car is a rather difficult operation that involves many processes. It can be performed by professionals or with your own hands, but it is still hard work that takes a lot of time and effort
Synthetic oil 5W30: reviews
Oil (synthetic) 5W30 is widespread in our country. Why do many motorists prefer it and should they flood the engine of their own car? Appropriate tests were carried out to obtain an objective assessment
5W50 - engine oil. Specifications and reviews
5w50 engine oil is a fully synthetic product with a balanced package of unique additive additives. The combination of molecular compositions of base oils has been carefully selected and unified for the needs of each certified engine
Car oils: characteristics and types
Oil plays a key role in the operation of any internal combustion engine. There are different types of lubricants. Each of them has its own characteristics. Car oils, their properties and varieties - later in our article
Total engine oil: specifications and reviews
Overview of the range of engine oils from Total. Types and purpose of lubricants, their basic characteristics and features
"Poor mix" - what is it? Causes of formation, consequences
In order for the car to work well, the engine needs quality power. In order for an explosion of the required power to be obtained in the combustion chambers, the mixture of fuel and air must be of high quality. Sometimes it is prepared with deviations in one direction or the other. This is a poor mixture, or vice versa - a rich one. What is it, what are the causes of lean fuel mixture, symptoms and how does the engine work? Let's try to answer these questions
The best car oil: rating, types, characteristics, features and reviews
The driver must take care of the maintenance of his car. An oil change is a must. When it is time to change the motor fluid, it is important to choose the best option for such products. The proposed rating of automotive oils will help the motorist with the choice
Review of the 2014 model - "Lifan Sebrium". "Chinese" on Russian roads
In 2014, the Lifan lineup was replenished with a new car with an index of 720, in Russia it is known as the Lifan Sebrium. Expert reviews assured motorists that the model is equipped in accordance with modern requirements. True, after a close acquaintance with the car, its technical characteristics, design features and equipment did not cause much enthusiasm. However, not everything is so deplorable, there are interesting points in the new model, which can be found by reading the article
Automatic torque converter: photo, principle of operation, malfunctions, automatic transmission torque converter replacement
Recently, cars with automatic transmissions have become in great demand. And no matter how much motorists say that automatic transmission is an unreliable mechanism that is expensive to maintain, statistics say the opposite. Every year there are fewer cars with manual transmission. The convenience of the "machine" was appreciated by many drivers. As for expensive maintenance, the most important part in this box is the automatic transmission torque converter
The principle of operation of the variator. Variator: device and principle of operation
The beginning of the creation of variable programs was laid in the last century. Even then, a Dutch engineer mounted it on a vehicle. After such mechanisms were used on industrial machines
Types of car suspensions: device and diagnostics, features and benefits of various types, reviews
Are many drivers interested in the types of car suspensions? But to know the device of your vehicle, in particular, what parts its chassis consists of, is desirable for certain reasons. This is not only an additional experience, but if necessary, you can take appropriate measures
The principle of the ABS. Anti-blocking system ABS. What is ABS in a car?
What is ABS (anti-lock braking system), or rather, how this abbreviation is correctly deciphered, many drivers now know, but what exactly it blocks and why it is done, only very curious people know. And this despite the fact that now such a system is installed on most vehicles, both imported and domestically produced