Engine oil viscosity

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ford

oil viscositySo is synthetic oil better than mineral oil?? Not always, if only for the most prosaic reason – prices. Synthetic oils are still more expensive. Not for that … read on

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The first car oils

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Ford

first oilsThe problem of lubricating devices consisting of moving parts is almost as old as civilization – np. in horse-drawn carriages, the wooden hub had to work smoothly with the axle. … read on

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Checking the alternator – Opel Cadet

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Ford

tmp1d58-8Checking the alternator

The charge control lamp indicates the failure of the alternator, included in the excitation circuit

In case of damage to the excitation diodes or positive diodes, the battery is overcharged or undercharged, it is signaled by an incandescent lamp … read on

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Battery replacement

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Ford

batteryI was advised, to replace the battery in my four-year-old car, although so far I have not had any problems with this device. Apparently they can start in winter – is it not an exaggeration … read on

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Electronics in shock absorbers

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Ford

damperThe operating characteristics of the suspension shock absorbers greatly affect the handling of the car and the driving comfort. Unfortunately, these two parameters, road behavior and comfort, are in serious contradiction. Strong damping, favorable for … read on

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How to use the parking heater

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Ford

How to use the parking heater.

♦ do not use the generator in closed rooms (garage, underground car park),

♦ do not use the generator at gas stations or in places with flammable vapors and dusts,… read on

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Additional independent heating

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Ford

auto heatingHeating that is independent of engine operation has appeared in buses in the years 50. Currently, it is also used more and more often in passenger cars, raising both comfort, and driving safety. Getting in … read on

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Spark plugs

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Ford

The operation of spark plugs is relatively simple – this device is designed to generate a spark at the right moment, from which the sucked mixture will ignite. Actually, the bigger the spark, the better it will be initiated … read on

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