Selecting motor oil When choosing motor oil, you should first of all be guided by the recommendations and requirements of the manufacturer regarding the quality and manufacturer of motor oil. Modern motor oils, consisting of base oils and...
Selection of plastic lubricants Plastic lubricants are used to reduce friction and, as a result, to reduce wear of parts in vehicle units where it is impossible or impractical to create oil circulation. Plastic lubricant easily penetrates into the...
Selecting a Coolant It is recommended to fill the cooling system of Renault Logan cars with a low-freezing liquid - antifreeze - an aqueous solution of ethylene glycol with the addition of additives and neutral dye. In concentrated form,...
Selecting brake fluid According to the operating instructions, brake fluids that comply with the international DOT-4 class and are designed for use in vehicles with increased dynamic characteristics are used in the brake system of your...
Selecting a fine fuel filter Gasoline poured into the fuel tank may contain water, dirt, metal particles, rust, which, if the fuel is not cleaned, lead not only to contamination of the engine fuel system, but also to wear of the fuel equipment, and...
Choosing an air filter The air filter, installed in the central part of the engine compartment, serves to clean the air entering the intake pipe. It must meet the following requirements: effectively trap particles that pollute incoming air;...
Engine lubrication system oil filter The oil filter installed in the engine lubrication system serves to clean the engine oil. It must meet the following requirements: accumulate and retain metal-containing and carbon-containing particles that form in...
Trip to the service station Sooner or later in the life of every car enthusiast there comes a moment when it is necessary to contact a car service center to carry out qualified or technically complex repairs ( see table 4.1 ). It is necessary to...
How to prepare your car for winter A serviceable car does not require "winter" preparation. For operation in the northern regions of the country and large cities, it is only recommended to carry out a number of control and inspection measures and special...
Recommendations for starting the engine in severe frost The main problem in winter is starting a cold engine. It most often occurs with carburetor engines, but in severe frost, the owner of a car with an injection engine can also face it. The reasons are known: thickened...
What is useful to buy for winter 1. A bottle of universal protective lubricant such as WD-40. 2. A special lock de-icer such as "liquid key" or, as a last resort, a disposable lighter. 3. Glass defroster for removing snow and ice crust. 4. Antifreeze...
Useful winter tips If you have installed a radiator insulator, don't forget about it when you get stuck or there is a sudden thaw outside (this has been happening quite often lately) or spring has come - otherwise the engine can overheat...
Recommendations for preparation for technical inspection During the annual state technical inspection (GTO) of a vehicle, each car owner (or to a person using the car under a power of attorney) the following documents must be presented: personal passport or identity card and...
Safety precautions during repair work 1. Any repair and maintenance work on the vehicle must be carried out in a spacious, well-ventilated and well-lit area. 2. Workshop equipment (lifting mechanisms, machine tools, power tools) must be specially adapted...
Safe car lifting To safely lift a vehicle with a jack, you must do the following. 1. Place the vehicle on a level, hard surface. 2. Before lifting, free the car from foreign objects. Remove everything necessary for repair from the trunk...
Basic and special tools When carrying out repairs or on a long journey, especially if the route is unfamiliar, you have to rely only on yourself and the tools in the trunk. A good tool is the key to a successful repair. A high-quality tool...
Pre-Work Activities In order for repair or maintenance work on your vehicle to be carried out most effectively, you must follow these simple rules. 1. Tidy up your workspace; remove all bolts, nuts and other small parts left over from the...
Restoration of threaded connections Almost all car repair operations involve loosening nuts, bolts and screws. Over time, threaded connections rust, become corroded, bolt and nut faces become damaged, screw splines become stripped and loosening becomes a...
Auto Body Repair Tips Very often damage occurs to the paintwork of a car (chips, scratches, etc.), which cannot be removed by polishing. In this case, you need to do the following. 1. Clean the damaged paintwork areas down to the metal...