Engine oil viscosity

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. Moreover, they are not suitable for heavily worn-out engines. Good washing properties mean, that such oil washes away deposits, … read on

The first car oils

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. Of course, the first lubricants were very primitive, were of natural origin … read on

Checking the alternator – Opel Cadet

tmp1d58-8Checking the alternator

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

In the event of damage to the excitation diodes or positive diodes, the battery is overcharged or undercharged, which is signaled by the control lamp glowing. In the same way, the control lamp informs … read on

Battery replacement

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 or even a trick on the client?

Automotive lead-acid batteries have a limited life, a ich gwarancja … read on

Electronics in shock absorbers

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 driving, it is perceived as unpleasant by many passengers.
A zatem amortyzator powinien aktywnie zmieniać swe … read on

How to use the parking heater

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,

♦ every year before the autumn and winter season, check the technical condition of the device in the service,

♦ układ chłodzenia … read on

Additional independent heating

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 into the warm interior of the vehicle is not only more pleasant than traveling in a cabin chilled overnight, but … read on

Spark plugs

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 the combustion of the fuel in the cylinder will be started. However, the possibility of correcting the spark with a spark plug alone is slim. … read on