Fuel system clogging (Renault Symbol 2)

Let's try to explain why the car's circulatory system is sometimes affected by "atherosclerosis". Gasoline is the blood of the car. And the blood must be clean and flow through clean vessels. And it is usually our own fault that "cholesterol" accumulates in the vessels beyond the permissible limit. Do you often use a canister to add gasoline to the tank? If so, then the chances of clogging the fuel line and filters increase, especially if your funnel does not have a mesh. The canister usually accumulates garbage, rust, sand, and if the canister is painted inside, then paint particles. It is clear that the less intermediate containers are used on the way of gasoline from the pump to the tank, the better. Oddly enough, even at the most run-down gas station there is less dirt in the tanks in specific terms than in a "home" canister. The scourge of our gas stations is not so much dirt as water. But we are powerless here. However, in order to avoid adding water to domestic diluted gasoline yourself, try to always keep the tank full. Condensation accumulates in an incomplete tank, especially in the off-season, when there are sharp temperature changes.

It is worth saying a few words about the battery. Since it is maintenance-free on most modern cars, there is no point in providing operating instructions here. We will only give a few additional tips on how to keep the battery viable for longer. Do not get carried away with stuffing your car with additional energy consumers. The fact that the car's energy balance provides a certain reserve, allowing two or three



"freeloaders" does not mean that you can hang six horns and ten fog lights on your car - have a sense of proportion. In addition, if you connect unintended consumers yourself, there is a high probability of damage to the insulation. And in general, as practice shows, any, even the most qualified intervention in the car's electrical wiring sooner or later makes itself known with troubles.

If your battery is on its last legs, try not to turn off the engine during countless stops in the city. Nothing drains the battery more than frequent use of the starter.

And finally (this applies not only to the battery, but also to all electrical equipment of the car), remember: all terminals, contacts, wire tips must be dry and clean, well-fitting to their "destinations". Dirty, oily insulation will break through sooner or later, and burning and oxidation of any contact surface can serve as the only (and sufficient) cause of ignition system failure or fire.

We can stop here. Meticulous motorists have undoubtedly noticed some superficiality of our advice. We admit that we deliberately do not want to go into the details, so as not to provoke you to self-medication - it does not lead to anything good. Understanding the nature of pain in the lower abdomen on the right does not mean that you should remove your appendix yourself. But you should describe the symptoms of appendicitis to the doctor accurately. It helps a lot in treatment.