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Engine compartment (for example, a vehicle equipped with a petrol engine)

This chapter was compiled to help the owner of the car to maintain your vehicle in a state of maximum readiness for operation, receiving from it effective return with observance of the requirements for efficiency and safety.

Shown in resistivity. Illustrations image type gasoline engine compartment model, as well as the text accompanying illustrations help the reader understand the placement of serviceable components.

Section routine maintenance schedule is a schedule of routine maintenance of the car, then the reader offers sections on the details of how the implementation of each of the treatments separately. The material section includes descriptions of visual checks, adjustments, procedures of removal and installation of components, as well as various tips and recommendations.

Serving the car according to the agreed time schedule kilometrazhno-and following these detailed recommendations, the reader will have a clear program of action, the implementation of which ensure long life and reliability of his vehicle. Remember that this program is drawn up in a comprehensive manner and performing only some of its points with neglect others will not lead to the desired result.

Do not forget also that when driving in stressful conditions maintenance should be performed more frequently. By strained operating conditions are as follows:

• City cycle (frequent trips on short distances);
• Very dusty areas;
• The need for frequent use of braking;
• Processing of pavement deicing agents;
• Off-road;
• Cold and / or wet climate.

In the maintenance of the car the reader will soon be convinced that many procedures can, and should, be integrated into general groups in view of the similarity of their nature or the proximity of nodes. For example, if the car for any reason, is raised above the ground, you should take the opportunity at the same time check the status of the components of the exhaust system, suspension and steering. Also, renting a torque wrench, check the tightening force of the available threaded fasteners. Making rotation of wheels at the same time evaluate the state of the brakes and wheel bearings.

The first step in vehicle maintenance is always a self-study of the performer. Carefully read the material of this chapter, and then make a list of those in need of attention components, prepare the necessary tool and outline the short plan of forthcoming works. In case of problems can not be resolved, contact professional help service centers.

Each service vehicle to the service station, is read fault codes of electronic devices of engine control, ABS, SRS, and anti-theft system with a special scanner - try from time to time to visit the branded service stations. It should be remembered that some of the fault, such as defective sensors engine management systems, do not lead to a noticeable decrease in performance car. All control devices have a mode of operation of the emergency or work on average of stored values that often can not be detected by the driver alone. Poll fault memory via the diagnostic connector special DLC (cm. Power supply systems, engine control / emission control and exhaust).