Cars 2024, December

Ford Windstar: specifications, basic equipment, reviews of car owners

Ford Windstar: specifications, basic equipment, reviews of car owners

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The article will tell about the car Ford Windstar. The car enthusiast will learn about the year of manufacture, the technical characteristics of the basic configuration, as well as what the car owners of the minivan say

BMW Alpina E34 - a classic of the German car industry

BMW Alpina E34 - a classic of the German car industry

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The article will talk about the BMW Alpina E34. What are the specifications? What modifications of the model did the auto world see? What are the prospects for the brand? The reader will find answers to these and other questions below

BMW Alpina - time-tested quality

BMW Alpina - time-tested quality

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From the article the reader will learn about the Alpina auto brand, the BMW Alpina model and its most interesting versions (B10 and B6)

BMW Gran Turismo: specifications, price

BMW Gran Turismo: specifications, price

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The article will tell you about the fifth generation BMW Gran Turismo. What are the specifications? How much does a basic car cost in the Russian market? The reader will find answers to these and other questions

Specifications Toyota Windom

Specifications Toyota Windom

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The article tells about the Japanese car Toyota Windom. The reader will find out when the auto world saw the model for the first time, what are its technical characteristics, features of external and internal design, engine lines, the price of the issue, and also what is common between Toyota Windom and Lexus ES300

How to properly tune a Kia Sportage 3?

How to properly tune a Kia Sportage 3?

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The reader will learn how to tune the Kia Sportage 3, restyling the appearance, upgrading the technical capabilities, chip tuning the engine and other interesting details to improve the car

The whole truth about tire pressure in the Skoda Octavia

The whole truth about tire pressure in the Skoda Octavia

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Correct tire pressure improves vehicle handling on the road, saves fuel and prolongs tread life. You can adjust the pressure yourself or in a car service. Unscrew the cap and bring the tire pressure in line with the figures indicated in the vehicle manual

Rear beam "Peugeot 206". Repair Peugeot 206

Rear beam "Peugeot 206". Repair Peugeot 206

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Peugeot 206 is one of the most popular cars in Europe. The machine is famous for its simplicity and low cost of maintenance. And indeed, spending on this car is minimal. The car has a small engine, a simple box and a primitive suspension. As for the latter, it is arranged simply. Front "McPherson", rear - beam. In today's article, we will look at what exactly the second part of the suspension is, and also what the faults of the Peugeot 206 rear beam can be

2LTE Engine Specifications

2LTE Engine Specifications

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At one time, the Land Cruiser Prado 70 series was a masterpiece from Toyota. It was on cars of this series that 2LTE engines began to be installed. Despite criticism, this diesel engine is one of the most successful, but with its own specifics. We will understand the technical features of the engine, its shortcomings, the most frequent breakdowns and repair options

Rough road sensor: what is it for, where is it located, the principle of operation

Rough road sensor: what is it for, where is it located, the principle of operation

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What is the rough road sensor for and how does it work? Everything you need to know about this device: purpose, principle of operation, possible malfunctions, features of diagnostics and replacement, as well as recommendations

"Nissan Teana": tuning. Characteristics and tuning options

"Nissan Teana": tuning. Characteristics and tuning options

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"Nissan Teana" first entered the world market in 2003 and gained public popularity. Despite the good equipment, the car needs to be improved. Today, motorists can tune the Nissan Teana, which we will talk about in our article

Replacing the rear pads on the "Prior": step by step instructions, features, tips

Replacing the rear pads on the "Prior": step by step instructions, features, tips

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Nothing lasts forever in a car - many parts are consumables. The same applies to the rear brake pads. During the operation of the car, they will certainly wear out. Periodically check their condition and replace if excessive wear. Let's see how the replacement of the rear pads on the Priore is done. Every car enthusiast can cope with this task

"Nissan Qashqai" - fuel consumption per 100 km: norms for automatic and manual. Nissan Qashqai

"Nissan Qashqai" - fuel consumption per 100 km: norms for automatic and manual. Nissan Qashqai

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"Nissan Qashqai": fuel consumption per 100 km, specifications, modifications, photos, owner reviews. "Nissan Qashqai 2019": device, design features, engine, recommendations for saving fuel. Nissan Qashqai: description, automatic and mechanics

Dry sump: principle of operation, device, advantages and disadvantages

Dry sump: principle of operation, device, advantages and disadvantages

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What features does a dry sump have and why is it better than a wet sump? Everything you need to know about the ICE lubrication system: device, principle of operation, main characteristics, details, advantages and disadvantages

How to fill a full tank at a gas station? How to determine the lack of gasoline

How to fill a full tank at a gas station? How to determine the lack of gasoline

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The most common violation at gas stations is underfilling of fuel. The vast majority of gas stations are managed automatically. But where there is a program, there is room for "improvement". Let's figure out how not to fall for the most popular tricks of unscrupulous tankers and fill up a full tank

Sintec antifreeze: reviews, specifications. What antifreeze to fill

Sintec antifreeze: reviews, specifications. What antifreeze to fill

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Reviews of Sintec antifreezes. What additive packages does the manufacturer use in the manufacture of the presented coolants? How to choose the right composition? What characterizes the color of antifreeze? What vehicles and engines are coolants from this brand suitable for?

LED daytime running lights

LED daytime running lights

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Decided to install daytime running lights on your car? What should you know and why is it important? Find out in this article

How to connect DRL with your own hands?

How to connect DRL with your own hands?

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For more than 3 years, new traffic rules have been in force in Russia, in which there is a clause on the mandatory inclusion of dipped beam headlights or the installation of running lights on all motor vehicles. Of course, at first you might think: why spend 5-6 thousand rubles, if you can safely drive with the headlights on?

Scheme for connecting DRL from a generator or through a relay. How to connect daytime running lights with your own hands?

Scheme for connecting DRL from a generator or through a relay. How to connect daytime running lights with your own hands?

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Installing DRLs in a car takes a lot of time. To do everything right, it is important to familiarize yourself with the standard wiring diagrams

The most terrible accidents have quite banal reasons

The most terrible accidents have quite banal reasons

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It's no secret that the "motorization" of the Russian population is gaining momentum every year, despite various taxes and duties of the Government for the operation of foreign cars. At the same time, the number of accidents is also increasing. The media is literally full of videos and photos with the short title "The most terrible accidents in Russia and in the world." What provokes them?

What is stopping distance?

What is stopping distance?

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What is the stopping distance of a vehicle? In this article we are talking about this concept, its difference from the stopping distance, what the braking distance depends on and what it is like for different vehicles

Linged fog lights. What are the advantages of a lensed headlight

Linged fog lights. What are the advantages of a lensed headlight

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Many cars have conventional foglights, but now there is a linded headlight on sale. Such head light optics is quite effective. And little is known about fog lights. After all, from the factory it is installed only on expensive cars

Why increased fuel consumption? Causes of increased fuel consumption

Why increased fuel consumption? Causes of increased fuel consumption

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A car is a complex system where each element plays a huge role. Almost always, drivers face various problems. For some, the car drives to the side, others experience problems with the battery or exhaust system. It also happens that fuel consumption has increased, and suddenly. This puts almost every driver in a stupor, especially a beginner. Let's talk in more detail about why this happens and how to deal with such a problem

Engine overheating, causes, consequences

Engine overheating, causes, consequences

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The article will talk about such a problem as engine overheating. Reveal the reasons that lead to this. How to fix these problems

Suzuki Cappuccino at a Glance

Suzuki Cappuccino at a Glance

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The Suzuki Cappuccino is a small car aimed at the middle class. The model boasts a great design and a fairly wide range of opportunities on the track, so today it has a lot of fans around the world

A brief overview and history of the car Fiat 127

A brief overview and history of the car Fiat 127

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The Fiat 127, the photo of which is presented below, has been mass-produced for twelve years. It was built on the basis of the obsolete 850th modification from this manufacturing company

Chinese crossover FAW Besturn X80: description, photo

Chinese crossover FAW Besturn X80: description, photo

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The FAW Besturn X80 was the first crossover from this manufacturer in our country. If you look at the main characteristics of the car, we can conclude that it is great for use on domestic roads. At the same time, one should not forget about the relatively low cost of new items

A brief overview of the car "Honda S2000"

A brief overview of the car "Honda S2000"

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The car "Honda S2000" began to be produced in 1999. The model was developed and presented on the occasion of the half-century anniversary of the Japanese manufacturing company. During the history of serial production, this sports two-seater has acquired millions of fans in all corners of the planet

The racing car is the most technologically advanced car

The racing car is the most technologically advanced car

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A racing car is fast and one of the most high-tech cars on the planet. These cars are most widely used in Formula 1 competitions. Any modern car consists of at least 80,000 different parts. To participate in the race they are brought in separate boxes, after which professional craftsmen assemble

Main car body types

Main car body types

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If you ask an amateur motorist about what types of car bodies he knows, then most likely he will not be able to list more than five options. For example, a pickup truck, a station wagon, a hatchback, a sedan, a convertibleā€¦ Maybe some will still remember the names "hartop" or "roadster", although they are unlikely to be able to talk about the features of these models. In reality, there are more than a dozen completely different variations of bodies, and excluding buses and trucks

Automatic transmission: oil filter. Do-it-yourself oil change in automatic transmission

Automatic transmission: oil filter. Do-it-yourself oil change in automatic transmission

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Modern cars are equipped with different gearboxes. These are tiptronics, CVTs, DSG robots and other transmissions

The principle of operation of a two-stroke type internal combustion engine

The principle of operation of a two-stroke type internal combustion engine

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In a two-stroke engine, all work cycles (direct fuel injection, expulsion of exhaust gases and scavenging) occur in two cycles per revolution of the crankshaft. Further - a lot of useful information

The most powerful car in the world

The most powerful car in the world

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The most powerful car in the world - what is it? Maybe a car, or maybe a robot?! What if we consider both options? In general, read the article and find out everything

Why does a car need a spark plug

Why does a car need a spark plug

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A spark plug is used to ignite the mixture in a car's engine cylinders. Every car owner who takes care of his car knows how to check spark plugs, what can be said about their work on the existing soot

The most powerful car in the world this year

The most powerful car in the world this year

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In speed and power, people began to compete since the invention of steam-powered carts. With the development of technological progress, the thirst for speed has escalated to the limit

Box DSG - reviews. DSG robotic gearbox - device, principle of operation, prices

Box DSG - reviews. DSG robotic gearbox - device, principle of operation, prices

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As you know, there are only a few types of transmissions in the world - mechanical, automatic, tiptronic and CVT. Each of them differs in its design and principle of operation. However, a few years ago, German engineers managed to combine "automatic" with "mechanics". As a result, this invention was called the DSG box. What is this transmission and what features does it have? All this later in our article

Good cars: reviews. The best car

Good cars: reviews. The best car

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Time goes forward by leaps and bounds. Technologies develop - new ones appear, old ones are improved. And this is reflected in the cars that we can see today. A few decades ago, it was even impossible to imagine that such machines would exist. However, our reality is that they exist and continue to appear. So which models are the best today?

What is the name of the smallest car in the world?

What is the name of the smallest car in the world?

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Many women prefer small and economical vehicles. So they want to know what is the smallest car in existence? In fact, there are a lot of small cars, you can find them in the lineups of the most famous manufacturers. Further in the article, the smallest cars in the world will be described

Keychain alarm - a means of controlling the security system of the car

Keychain alarm - a means of controlling the security system of the car

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The most reliable means of protecting the machine from encroachment is to install an alarm. Many owners resort to this method and, as they say, sleep peacefully. Disabling, enabling, reprogramming the security mechanism is helped by a special alarm key fob that comes with each system

Engine number: is it really needed?

Engine number: is it really needed?

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What is an engine number and why is it needed? Now in Russia, as well as abroad, it is not used to identify a car, but performs service functions