2019

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How to remove glue after removing tint from car windows

Tinted car windows with the help of special films has only one advantage - low cost. After a few years, it completely loses its original properties. The appearance of the car is deteriorating, removing the film is not a problem, difficulties appear after trying to remove traces of glue. White spirit, gasoline, acetone and other known solvents do not help..
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Universal brake pad bearing puller

Rear brake pads that are out of date are usually thrown away, although the metal from which they are made has good technical and operational characteristics. They can be successfully used for the manufacture of various crafts, in particular, a universal bearing puller. Will need In addition to a set of worn rear brake pads, we will need: various bolts, nuts, including one elongated, studs and spray paint in spray cans of three colors..
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How to remove traces of a sticker on a car glass in 1 minute

Just remove the sticker from the rear window of the car in 99 percent of cases fails. After peeling off, the glue from it remains on the stele. It is also very difficult to remove the remains of glue yourself without special tools. Detergents will not help you much. You can certainly go to a car wash service, but for this operation you will definitely need an additional fee..
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Mini overpass for cars do it yourself

An overpass or a lift may not always be nearby to inspect the vehicle from below for preventive purposes or replace any part. A mini-ramp will help you not depend on external circumstances, which can be done quickly, without much effort and expense. Will need The easiest way is to make this device from wood, so we need to prepare: trim boards of the required length; castors for furniture or trolleys - 4 pcs ..
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Homemade Wheels - ATVs

It is no secret that some villages can be reached without problems only in the summer. In autumn, winter or spring, great difficulties arise - either a swamp or snowdrifts, only a modern four-wheel drive car copes with the tasks. But this is a very expensive pleasure, most of the inhabitants of the outback can not afford..
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12v compressor from refrigerator compressor

Many homemade manufacturers have long used compressors from refrigerators as air. Connect them to the receivers, inflate the tires of cars, use a spray gun, etc. It’s only a shame that the compressor motor works from a 220 V mains voltage and that a mobile installation cannot be made from it. Or is it still possible? ..
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Do-it-yourself folding wheel chock for a car

They are also called brake shoes. They are needed for certain types of vehicle repairs, when lifting a car or trailer with a jack, and for keeping them on a slope. Stops are sold in many stores and are a kind of monolith, which takes up a lot of space in the trunk. In order not to spend money and free up space for other items, folding brake shoes can be made..
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Save time and money: Change the oil in the car yourself without a hole

Today we will replace the oil in the car engine on our own. We will not go into what it is for. Everything is needed here. Every ten thousand kilometers you need to change the engine oil. The question is different: is it necessary to change it in the service if this procedure can be done easily in garage or outdoor conditions..
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How to get out of the mud without assistance

Anything can happen on the road, especially if you decide to cut the path along an unfamiliar route. Getting into the mud or snow pit is not difficult. The most dangerous thing in such obstacles, “get on a belly”, is when the car is lying on dirt or snow with its mass, and the wheels spin without any extra resistance. No..
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How to easily straighten a dent in a car with boiling water and plunger

If a dent in the car lining occurred within the elasticity of the metal and did not cause plastic deformation, in particular, stretching, then the defect can be easily removed with improvised means without damaging the paintwork. This approach will significantly save the family budget and return the car to its previous appearance in the shortest possible time..
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Do-it-yourself car jack lifter

Using a hydraulic or screw jack, it will not be possible to quickly replace the wheels of the machine, since these mechanisms are not classified as high-speed ones. If you value your time, in addition to a jack or an emphasis, make a simple contraption that will help speed up the process of removing and installing automobile wheels..
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Lugs on a walk-behind tractor from old VAZ drives

For normal operation of the walk-behind tractor on loose soil, lugs are required. In the factory version, they are inexpensive, but if you do them yourself, they will cost almost free of charge. At the same time, self-made lugs are much stronger than purchased. Materials: 2 car wheels; corner 32х32х3. ..
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How to quickly cast a cable boss without a mold

Sometimes such a nuisance as a cable break and a factory boss at the end flies off. To make a new one, an injection mold is needed that will form the external contours of the metal. Of course, you can do it yourself, but it will take a lot of time and effort. And not the fact that all the details for her and the machines for the manufacture will be available..
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How to knock a bearing race out of a housing without special tools

It happens when the bearing crumbles in the case of the mechanism, so when removing it is impossible to catch on its cage. In this case, neither pullers nor breakdowns will help. However, there is a tricky way to remove the clip even if it is left without an inner ring, cage, and balls. He does not force anything to be cut, risking damage to the case..
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How to start a car with a dead battery

Many motorists were faced with the problem of a dead battery. It is not necessary that it is old and does not have a capacity, it is enough to leave the electrical appliances turned on for a long period of time. If there is another car nearby with a cigarette lighter, or the trouble was found at home - then the issue is resolved..
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Simple chip repair on the windshield of a car, accessible to every car owner

On the windshield often appear small chips from the impact of pebbles. This spoils the appearance of the machine and interferes with normal visibility. To repair such defects, special repair kits are used, but in order for them to work well, they must be used correctly. Let's consider how to repair windshields with such sets..
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The simplest refinement of the spark plug, which will improve engine performance

A common problem with gas engines, especially those converted to gas, is faulty ignition. As a result, not all cylinders work. The car loses power, dynamics, and the engine itself starts to troit. There are at least five main reasons for poor ignition, but candles always come first. Consider a safe way for the engine to make their spark stronger, while reducing the casting of the electrodes with oil..
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How to restore and polish the engine cover

Over time, the paint exfoliates on the engine parts, the protective coating deteriorates, pollution appears, soot forms and mechanical damage occurs. This not only affects their appearance, but can interfere with heat transfer and lead to overheating of the motor. What do we need to clean the engine cover..
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Convenient folding shelf in the trunk of a car

Everyone can make such a shelf in their car and significantly expand the capacity of their trunk. This thing will definitely be a useful owner of cars in the station wagon and hatchback. As you know, the total volume of the rear trunk is measured in liters and indicated in the passport. But the design of the car itself does not make it possible to fully use it 100%, because if you fill it with small objects, then they lie on top of each other, wrinkle, break ..
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A way to grease a cable without removing

This article will be useful to fans of two-wheeled vehicles. The eternal problem is jamming of clutch cables, gas, brakes. They are not cheap, but disassembling them for maintenance is another quest. We will lubricate and develop the cable without removing and disassembling the motorcycle / bike. The method is quite simple and will suit everyone..
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Auto repair punch - an indispensable tool

Could the driver need such a brutal tool as a puncher, traditionally considered a construction tool, and designed for rough work: the destruction, crumbling and grinding of bricks, stone, concrete and reinforced concrete? It seems that he does not have a place in the garage and, especially, in the luggage compartment of the car..
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How to change a wheel without a jack

Every motorist knows how important it is to be prepared on the road. However, different situations happen in life, and the same jack is not always at hand. Well, punctures on the road will not surprise anyone at all. Is it possible to change a wheel without a jack, and how to do it on your own? In fact, in this situation, there is nothing unusual..
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How to make a puller to remove the steering tips and ball bearings

With independent repair of the chassis of the car, it becomes necessary to remove the ball bearings and steering tips. Due to its design features, namely the conical shape of the base, the support (tip) is reliably fixed in its seat. During long-term operation of the car, the shrinkage of the support increases many times..
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Supercapacitors instead of the battery in the car

A supercapacitor or ionistor is something between a battery and a conventional capacitor. It has many advantages that the battery does not have. Therefore, I will introduce you to a fully working prototype of a battery for an ionistor machine. With it, you can not just start the engine a couple of times, but quite fully operate the car for unlimited time..
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Simple and powerful fire extinguisher foam generator

Cheap home minisinks for a car have an insufficiently effective foam nozzle. As a result, even a good non-contact foam copes poorly with dirt. You can improve the quality of cleaning the machine by using a homemade foam generator. He copes with stubborn dirt, which is then easily washed off with a minimum wash..
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Cable Lock Casting

If the latch on the carburetor throttle control cable is torn off, it can be quickly restored on its own, and you won’t need to buy a new cable. To do this, it is enough to cast a new boss from tin. What do we need Collapsible mold for casting; Gas-burner; Flux and tin (solder is best taken in the form of a wire); Vise. ..
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How to get rid of scratches and chips on the rims

Modern wheels for car wheels come in several forms. And if stamped steel can withstand damage, even dents, and are covered with caps, then cast alloy wheels with paintwork after seasonal changes in weather and road surface have all the flaws in sight. And the most common defect is numerous scratches and chips..
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Do-it-yourself wire rope casting

Often there is such a problem - a boss has come off at the end of the cable, fixing it on the gas handle. Usually the problem is solved by replacing the cable assembly, but you can try to restore the latch, which I did with pleasure. Necessary tools and materials Gas-burner; Angle grinder with a cutting disc; Drill (drilling machine) and a set of drills for metal; Pliers; File, knife; Calipers; Tin; Dielectric tape; A bolt 3-5 cm long and a piece of metal rod with a diameter of 6 mm (the length should be 2-3 cm longer); Preparatory work First of all, we measure the diameter of the hole (where t..
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Making a cache with a spare key on a car body

Somehow, my friend left the keys in the ignition, got out of the car, slammed the door - and the alarm went off, blocking access to the salon. It happened on the track, it was snowing, and nothing more relevant than breaking the glass of the back door did not occur to him. After this story, I decided, so to speak, just in case to “lay straws” and make a secret cache on the back of my car with a spare key. Wh..
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Should I install a magnet on the oil filter

I decided to check the need to install a magnet on the oil filter. For this, I chose neodymium from the hard drive - it is powerful enough and if something metallic in the lubrication system gets into the magnetic field, it will be held in it reliably all the time. At the next replacement attached it to the end of the filter element..
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Broken off crankshaft pulley screw

During car operation, an unpleasant breakdown can occur - a breakdown of the generator pulley screw, which is mounted on the crankshaft of the car engine. The main reason for this malfunction is a poor-quality screw, or its constriction when installing the pulley. You can repair this malfunction yourself..
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Puncture repair without removing the wheel

On a long journey, the driver will not be disturbed by a special kit for quickly repairing a tubeless wheel, with which you can eliminate the consequences of a tire puncture with a screw or a nail, without removing the wheel from the car. In addition, this type of restoration of tightness in a tire workshop will cost more (one puncture) than the whole set (enough to eliminate 5 damage)..
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Engine diagnostics in 5 minutes without instruments

There are several simple but effective ways to assess the condition of the engine of any car without visiting service centers. This knowledge will be useful not only for the daily operation of the vehicle, but also help to make the right choice when buying a used car. What will be needed for diagnostics All checks are carried out visually and do not require a special tool..
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How to repair a crack on a car bumper?

Cracks on the bumper of a car can be repaired at a car service, but the cost of a repair may be comparable to the cost of a new bumper. Can I repair the bumper myself? Yes, because everything you need for this can be bought cheaply or even found for free! At the same time, it must be understood that the minimum skills for using keys and tools are necessary in order to independently repair and paint..
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How to use a vacuum cleaner to find a leak in the exhaust manifold of a car

The appearance of an exhaust gas odor in the passenger compartment is one of the signs that the exhaust manifold has leaked. It is rarely possible to find an obvious immediately noticeable crack on it, so usually it all comes down to the difficult search for a miniature hole when the engine is running..
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How to make a receiver for a 12 V compressor from a fire extinguisher

Using a 12 Volt compressor, you can inflate tires, remove debris and dust, blow out (clean) grating elements, pump up balls, supply compressed air to the spray gun, etc. If the compressor is equipped with a receiver, then its operation mode will be facilitated. After all, such a capacity creates a reserve of compressed air, which allows you to take breaks in the compressor..
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A simple way to get rid of dirt sticking on fenders and sills.

With the advent of winter, a number of unpleasant surprises associated with this wonderful season are waiting for all motorists. One of such annoying troubles is the constant sticking of mud mixed with snow on wings and rapids. Such “stucco molding” freezes and turns into a piece of ice, which can prevent not only the rotation of the wheel, but also its rotation. Mo..
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Valve replacement in 20 seconds without removing the wheel

A tubeless tube can bleed air through a valve, the rubber of which over time becomes covered with through cracks. Usually having such a problem, you need to go to the tire fitting or to disassemble the wheel yourself to insert a new valve on the inside of the disk. In fact, if you make a couple of devices, you can change the nipple in literally 20 seconds, without removing the tire..
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How to remove deep scratches on a car

Often, deep scratches appear on the doors and on other surfaces of the car, which intersect not only the top varnish coating, but also the paint itself with the soil. It is not possible to remove such defects using ordinary polishing or a marker. There is a painstaking but effective way of self-repairing the paintwork on scratches so that the repair site remains invisible..
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5 ways to unscrew the oil filter

This replacement element has to be replaced on the car engine every 7-15 thousand kilometers along with the next replacement of engine oil. Usually it is attached to the engine in its lower part, and it is not so easy to get to it, but it is even more difficult to turn it off, since it is not possible to grasp with both hands..