If the engine starts to start with difficulty, then inexperienced helmsmen think that some serious malfunction has appeared. However, do not rush to go to the masters and lay out money. Many things can be done by hand. Yes, and it does not require much effort. Here you will find simple solutions to complex problems….

All drivers know how to start the engine – another question is that only a few know how to do it correctly, without harm to the units. And especially when it comes to car operation in the frosty season. Here are four common mistakes that almost all car owners make when starting the engine in…

Do I need to warm up the variator? Why are virtual transfers necessary? Why is a CV joint better than a cardan? Why use an expensive dual-mass flywheel? Let’s talk in simple terms. “People don’t really need to know how a computer works. Most of them have no idea how a car’s transmission works, but…

Buying a used car is an activity that requires maximum attention. The buyer needs to observe many nuances, ranging from checking the legal purity of the car, and ending with an assessment of its technical condition. Of particular difficulty are the diagnostic measures of automatic transmissions. Many drivers have never used them, which means they…

The most important task of engine oil is, of course, to create an oil film between the surfaces of the mating engine components. In this way, it minimizes friction, limiting it only to energy losses resulting from the sliding of the oil layers. The engineer of the given engine specifies the appropriate oil viscosity in…

Manual transmissions are quite reliable. However, you should know, after the “mechanics” has worked for more than 100,000 km, it is at risk of breakdowns. Mechanical manual gearboxes are structurally simple, so there is nothing special to break here. This design can work under loads of at least 500,000 km in case of timely maintenance….

Car drivers are well aware that their favorite “swallows” are not just cars with a wayward character, but entire devices with various mechanisms and parts. In order for everything to work properly, and the parts themselves do not fray, the car needs care. To do this, you should use special oils and lubricants. Before buying…

Engine oils for automobile transmissions conform to the most widely used API standard in the world, developed by the American Petroleum Institute. The abbreviation GL followed by numbering is used to decipher the designation of transmission oils. For gearboxes of old vehicles the categories from GL 1 to GL-3 are applicable. The GL-4 and GL-5…

Automatic transmissions in modern cars are steadily overtaking the usual “mechanics”. The reason is obvious, because this type of transmission greatly simplifies and facilitates the process of driving. Also automatic transmissions are quite reliable. The main thing is to follow the basic rules of operation, as well as timely service automatic transmission. Thus under maintenance…

The number of cars with automatic transmissions is steadily increasing. The reason is in their constant improvement, which causes changes in the minds of car owners. At first, automatic transmissions were perceived as exotic, then they were treated with irony, considering that such a car is intended only for those who are not “able to…