The question “to wash or not to wash the engine” for many years causes fierce disputes among car owners. Some are sure that the engine, like the whole car, should be kept perfectly clean. And therefore, wash it more often. Others are convinced – often by their own sad experience Read more…
Any internal combustion engine is a mechanism, the parts of which require lubrication. At the same time, it is necessary that oil does not enter the combustion chamber during its operation – only a mixture of air and fuel must burn there. From below, from the crankshaft side, the way Read more…
The driver who does not regularly monitor the good condition of various mechanisms of the car, exposes a great danger not only to its normal operation, but also to his life. But, perhaps, the main issue of the proper functioning of the car is where does the oil go from Read more…
Almost all motorists know that oil needs to be changed. Except for complete blondes who can hardly drive a car. We will assume that you know about the need to change the oil. And also that you’re at least interested in it. Now let’s understand why oil is changed and Read more…
If the engine idling speed is unstable or it stalls after a sharp closing of the throttle, it may need a throttle flush. We tell you why a dirty throttle may be to blame, what this unit affects and, most importantly, how to clean the throttle so that everything works Read more…
Modern cars of domestic and imported production are equipped with reliable, productive, wear-resistant power units. But any motors have a certain resource, the main elements and components of engines wear out with intensive use. Over time, any power unit is subject to major overhaul, the cost of which depends on Read more…
The combustion of fuel in the powertrain of any vehicle requires an adequate supply of air. A mixture of 78 percent nitrogen and less than 22 percent oxygen enters the engine from the atmosphere. The chemical element nitrogen is slightly inert and can react with lithium. Developers of power units Read more…
The causes of engine overheating can be different. It should be understood that if the engine overheats, the causes of this should be eliminated as soon as possible, otherwise it can lead to irreparable consequences. In the case of severe overheating of the engine, it will knock or even jam. Read more…
The throttle is an important element of a gasoline engine. And the gas pedal just regulates the position of the throttle valve, which “measures” the amount of air entering the engine. We understand where the throttle is located, how the throttle assembly is arranged, and what are the symptoms of Read more…
Many people have probably heard the abbreviation “cylinder head”. The abbreviation is simple: “cylinder head”. This complex and rather expensive unit is in every internal combustion engine. Moreover, the head is one of its main parts. To make it easier to understand what the cylinder head is, let’s remember the Read more…
The universal joint shaft is an indispensable element of the transmission in a rear- or all-wheel drive car. This node is not too complex in design, but it is very important – without it, the car simply can not move. We tell you the main facts about cardan, frequent malfunctions Read more…
Most vehicle owners have encountered an indication on the dashboard indicating an insufficient oil level in the system. Situations of sensor failure are considered the simplest. Replacement is performed promptly and is inexpensive. All other cases indicate serious problems with the engine. It is possible to identify and eliminate the Read more…