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Recently, more and more drivers are given all kinds of repairs and services at the mercy of garages. Sometimes it spent too much money, but the quality still leaves much to be desired. And it can even be called at random once 10 issues that the motorist even novice would have to cope on their own, using the most common hand tools. Read more about this - later in the review.
1. Replace the air filter
Replacing the engine air filter and air filter, which enters the interior, drivers are often farmed out to service workers, because they themselves "are afraid of something break." In fact, the procedure is simple.
To replace the filter on most machines, the car owner will need only one wrench. And sometimes even just need to unfasten the latch. The state of the filter is evaluated solely on the eyes. If the filter material is gray, it gets a new element is installed, and then all going back.
2. crankcase ventilation valve
Defective crankcase ventilation valve (System PCV) can lead to that the engine will not have enough air, and therefore the fuel consumption will increase. Replacement of this part is not absolutely no difficulty, and it should be done at intervals specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
Most of the PCV valve can be simply replaced by pulling it out of the rubber plug and disconnect from a rubber hose. Then, in the vacant seat is put a new valve.
3. Gas strut under the hood
If the driver starts to fall hood on his head, this is a sure sign that the "dead" gas struts. Their replacement - is a simple procedure, and they are available in any store of spare parts.
It should be noted that racks come in different designs. Some simply unscrewed. Other types of connection are ball and socket. In the second case, you will need flat-blade screwdriver, which you need to hook the latch.
4. Replacing light bulbs
To access the light bulb license plate light, turn signals and protivotumanok enough to unscrew the screws and remove the glass. Replace incandescent light bulbs with new, pull the old, also no problem. The procedure should be carried out in gloves, and all the details - to spread on paper towel. The only way to avoid the oil and dirt that premature withdrawal of bulb failure.
5. Tint "mushrooms" and chips
Bare metal vehicle body, if it is not covered with paint, rust very quickly. That is why all chipped enamel, severe wear, rust emerges (so-called "mushrooms") must be treated and eliminated. All you need to do - is to buy alcohol, and paint that color. Using alcohol degreased damaged area. Next, the surface paint is applied. This can make even a small brush, as long as the paint was too much, otherwise it will flow.
6. Current sunroof
If, during the rain the car starts leaking hatch, then it is likely that clogged drains for water. Fix this problem quite easily. It is necessary to open the door and find the drain holes in the front and rear corners of the hatch. Then you need a little upgrade most common vacuum cleaner. For standard pipe must be attached (you can even tape) rubber tube of small diameter. With it, the air is sucked from wastewater.
Next you will need a long hard wire, for example, the speedometer cable. Advancing and scrolling it in the channel, all the debris is pushed down. After this operation, the door will no longer flow.
As experienced drivers and beginners it is important to know what to do to make sure we do not ruin your car.
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