Classification Of Car Alarms
Car thieves appeared as soon as the cars were commercialized. The first recorded car stolen was mentioned in 8.06.1896, and considered theft of the car brand Peugeot, from the private garage of a Parisian and Baron Julien. The thief was his mechanic, ironically enough. At that time, the owning of the car was a luxury & too conspicuous attribute. However, this story ends here. The precedent was not considered by the media and didn’t receive publicity, and therefore, there is no reliable information about the capture of the offender, and whether the car was returned to the owner is unknown.
continue reading...The injector fuel supply system and its errors P0172 and P0171
The injector fuel supply system began to be used in cars in the 80s of the last century. Before that, the down-draft carburetor was responsible for the fuel supply to the cylinders. For today, all modern cars are equipped with injectors, according to Euro5 standards.
continue reading...Serious problems with thermostat can lead to engine brokenness
The thermostat in your car is a small technical unit of great importance. Completely independent, it ensures the operation of the engine in any temperature conditions, preventing overheating of the motor.
The thermostat has a fairly simple structure, and it does not require any additional care or maintenance. However, failures of this unit can cause critical engine failures.
continue reading...Do it yourself: car maintenance
We have repeatedly written about the importance of car maintenance. Examine and constant care of electronic and technical nodes of a car will provide you with reliable and durable transport for years. But, to carry out any work at the service stations is expensive, some things you can do yourself.
continue reading...Vacuum Servo assisted braking - reducing the effort required to press the brake pedal
It is very important to feel comfortable during driving a car, especially for people who spend most of the day at the wheel. Many factors can affect driver fatigue and even the braking system. Several years ago, the driver had to rise from the place leaning on the pedal with all the weight, which, of course, could not but irritate. In order to facilitate the operation of the brake system and reduce the load when braking in the car, there is such detail as a vacuum servo assisted braking (VSAB) or simple vacuum booster.
continue reading...Pluses and cons of Timing Chain and T-belt.
There are a great number of the spare parts in the vehicle arrangement, which can influence car functionality, or even suspend its ability to move. One of these parts is a timing chain or T-belt.
continue reading...Increasing the engine power
Fans of fast driving, auto tuning, drifting and motor sports know how to improve a car while maximizing its technical characteristics. In this article we will focus on increasing the engine power.
Modern cars of mass use one way or another must comply with environmental requirements. Because of this, the engine never reaches its maximum performance, especially when it's not about super or hypercars.
You have to understand that making any drastic changes doesn't work to please fuel consumption or reliability. With the technical tuning of the car, you may have to sacrifice certain characteristics. In order to understand all the risks, consider the main ways of entrainment of engine power.
continue reading...SkyActiv Technology - non-standard solution
SkyActiv Technology (not to be confused with TM Sky Active) is a trademark owned by the automotive Mazda Motor Corporation (Simply called Mazda) for the production of advanced automotive technologies that allow efficient use of engine power and fuel.
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Problems and Reasons: the Ignition Coil
Ignition Coil is an induction coil that converts current from a battery into the high-voltage current required by spark plugs.
continue reading...The Nature Of The Problem Of The Steering Wheel Vibration During Braking
The vibration of the steering wheel during braking can be caused by minor structural damage, but ignoring this factor can lead to serious consequences.
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