Variator, robot, automatic: pros, cons, features
There are fewer and fewer cars with a traditional gearbox every year. Motorists who appreciate comfort and want not to strain themselves behind the wheel choose automatic transmissions. Meanwhile, not all cars with two pedals are equipped with traditional “automatic machines”. Trying to overtake competitors, automakers have long been installing not only automatic transmissions on their cars, but also other transmissions – variators and “robots”. Most motorists, who are not
A “mermaid” or a “drowned car” is not necessarily a vehicle that sank in a river or found itself in a flood zone. Serious consequences can also be expected for a car caught in heavy rain, especially if the owner forgetfully left it on the street with the windows open. If the interior of the car is abundantly flooded with water, it is necessary to proceed immediately to eliminate the
The importance of electrodiagnostics when working on a truck. Today, the intensity of human use of tractor units is mainly increasing. As long-term practice has shown, trucks greatly simplify construction or long-distance trips with various products on board. Experienced entrepreneurs claim that with the availability of such vehicles, business will develop faster. In order for the car to work without interruption and not fail at the most inopportune moment, it
You can’t take your eyes off the shiny varnish of a brand—new car, but everyday operation does its job – the former gloss gradually disappears. Under the influence of sunlight, snow and rain, the body paint inevitably fades, small stones cause scratches. Street dust, bitumen, chemicals contained in the atmosphere settle on the paint, are poorly washed off and eaten into it. As a result, various degrees of damage are
With the onset of noticeable cold weather, you may notice that your car has started to work differently than usual. It can jerk after stopping at a traffic light, the engine is idly purring, and the brakes are not very obedient on a thin ice surface. We do not expect more severe consequences and severe frosts, but begin immediately to prepare the car for operation in winter. How to protect
For a long time, there have been many myths around cars and everything related to them. Some of them were gradually successfully debunked, some of them still excite the minds of motorists. However, nothing prevents us from dealing with at least some common misconceptions. Misconception No. 1: To read errors, you need to go to the service. Over the past few decades, cars have become much more complex. Many electronic
The quality of the car wheels’ grip on the road directly depends on the tires. The question of which ones are better has divided car owners into two camps. Some are prone to studded models, others prefer to do without metal rods in the wheels. This article examines the behavior of cars with different types of tires, in different climatic conditions, in winter. Classification according to the method of traction
If you have a car, then you know that its windows fog up in the cold season. It is clear that fogging the windows of the car does not lead to anything good. In addition to creating discomfort when moving, it is also dangerous, and very dangerous. I have to stop the car every now and then and wipe the windows. Attention is regularly drawn to them almost constantly, and
If it is -20 degrees or more outside, problems may arise with starting the engine in the morning. Of course, to start the engine, it is necessary to have serviceable candles, a charged battery, and an oil suitable for climatic conditions. Before cold start, it is also recommended to warm up the battery slightly, for which it is enough to turn on the low beam headlights for 10-15 seconds. Next,
Driving a car in winter is significantly different from driving in summer. Ice and snow, short daylight hours and drifts do not bring additional convenience behind the wheel. If the weather is too unfavorable, try to refrain from traveling, but if you still have to get behind the wheel, then, following certain rules, the day behind the wheel will be favorable. Before starting to move the car, determine how strong
