A continuously variable transmission (CVT) Pross & Cons

Manual, hydraulic, automatic, variable and robotic transmission. Buying a car, the driver always draws on the type of transmission installed and a number of its other features. Quite common gearbox is CVT transmission, its main advantages and disadvantages and will be discussed.

Error code P0217 - Overheating engine

Error code P0217 is common, like the two previous ones (we wrote about earlier). P0217 is classified as a state of engine overheating or cooling system overheating, which essentially means the same thing. 

There are a lot of causes and consequences of overheating of the engine. It is important that the overheating of the engine is very dangerous and can lead to detonation. That is why when the error P0217 is shown up you need to climb under the hood and fix the problem immediately. 

What Smart Key means?

Car manufacturers are trying to maximize the level of comfort. The use of the key is an outdated technology. Radio signals and “smart” access to the car a new trend of automotive fashion.

Smart car access the system, smart key, keyless access — all this is one name for the electronic system of access to the car and to start the engine. The system has different names from different manufacturers (Keyless Drive - from Volvo or Keyless Go - from Mercedes-Benz), but this doesn’t change the essence of the system.

The beating of the brake pedal — how dangerous is it?

The beating of the brake pedal is a clear problem, indicating a malfunction of the brake system. This fault has a low level of danger, but ignoring it - can play a fatal role.

The beating of the brake pedal occurs as a consequence of the reverse action on the cylinders. That is, under normal conditions, the pads evenly compress the brake rotors or pressed against the brake drums or friction sheave.

ECU - Electric Control Unit or Engine Conrol Unit?

ECU is an Electric Control Unit, but sometimes the acronym means Engine Control Unit. So the question is, what does ECU really mean and how does it influence on the car output?

Actually, ECU is a general term for any electronic unit which controls different vehicle's “branches”. For example, Airbag Control Unit, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, etc. One car can include 80 ECUs.

Wheel balancing is an important process you should follow

Wheel balancing is an important process in the operation of the car, which depends not only on the comfort and quality of driving, but also the safety of the driver on the road. To carry out this procedure is necessary during the seasonal change of tires, as well as permanent operation mode auto - for every 10 thousand miles. Your car driving abilities are affected by the quality of the roads, the terrain, season, and transported cargo. For example, if you live outside the city in the Northern region with long winters and the car is a daily means of transport - the balancing is recommended for every 5 thousand km. Thus, pay more attention to this issue.

Letters & Digitals Mercedes-Benz or is the classification so complicated?

Mercedes-Benz corporation was established in 1926 (when Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft and Benz & Cie. merged). Along with the development of the automotive industry, there was a need for the classification of models of vehicles and their motors. Each company tried to stand out by introducing new production technologies and producing more unique products. As a result, labeling appeared in order to help categorize all produced cars by the corporation or even brand. 

Reasons & Solutions Generic DTC of System Bank 1&2

There is a list of trouble codes which help to identify problems with the supplement of the car. DTC can be divided into 4 types: Powertrain codes(P####), Body codes(B####), Chassis codes(C####) and Network Communication codes(U####), By the way, all of the can be grouped in generic or standard DTC and to Manufacturer or specific.

This article is about Generic DTC’s P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175 – which indicate faults with oxygen level in the fuel.

Engine overheating: reasons of this terrible disaster for the car

Engine overheating is a serious and widespread problem. Every experienced driver faced with it. However, timely response and prevention of the problem can help to avoid serious consequences of overheating of the motor.

Summer tires influence the driving abilities

The turn of the seasonal change of tires had come again. Summer tires also have their own classification, tire thickness, tire tread, and its width are playing a significant role in the driving ability of the car. Conditionally, there are three types of summer tires: universal, highway, out of road. Also, it is necessary to store the tires properly, we wrote about it here.