The old driver concluded that 25 car faults that can be solved without spending money
This entry was posted on March 11, 2020
.Tip # 1: How to eliminate the vibration and noise of wiper blades? Use pliers to reduce the gap between the joints and the rubber clips.
Tip # 2: How to extend the life of the lamp? After buying a car or replacing a new bulb, wipe the bulb with alcohol to remove fingerprints and oil.
Tip 3: How to reduce tire noise? Just stick a layer of black felt or flannel on the protective plate on the inside of the front wheel. (Carefully appreciate that your tire noise becomes smaller after rain, and it becomes larger after washing the car, because there is mud absorbing noise on the inner protective panel)
Tip 4: How to eliminate noise caused by uneven wear of individual tires? After the four-wheel alignment and balance, find a bicycle repairer, borrow or buy a wooden file, and flatten the unevenness of the tread.
Tip 5: How to solve the problem of looseness and tilt of the back door trim? Pick it up, apply glue and press it. Because the decorative strip is loose and lifted, it not only affects the appearance, but also affects the seal (if the seal is not good, the life of the glass lifter will be shortened) and the sound of closing the door.
Tip 6: How to get up to speed quickly? When the vehicle is under no load or load, start in the second gear directly (don't worry about damaging the vehicle, because the gears and clutches in the first gear are designed under heavy load, and most cars do not change the second gear in the first gear Smooth, rush into the third gear after rushing above 3000 rpm, and then rush to above 3,000 rpm. At this time, the general car will lag behind you. You can easily switch between fourth and fifth gears, or you can directly change to fifth gear After highway toll payment), and does not increase fuel consumption. Try it.
Tip 7: Simple handling of starting car shake in the morning? Because individual cylinders do not work well and the valves are not tightly closed, running at high speed is a way (Fei Yinzi), and you can also run at high speed for a few more minutes (saving gold), the effect is the same. If the hot car does not shake but the gear shift is not smooth (hand gear), it may be that the fuel injection amount of the fuel injection nozzle is uneven and needs to be detected and cleaned.
Tip 8: How to prevent antenna theft? Unscrew the antenna, apply a strong adhesive to the wire head, and tighten it. The effect is very good.
Tip 9: How to make it easy to pass the brakes at the inspection? Unplug the control harness plug on the ABS pump and plug it in afterwards. It will not affect normal use. Take the time to the maintenance station to eliminate the trouble code.
Tip 10: How to place things that are not commonly used in the car but must be carried? Open the trunk and look at the spare tires, there is the largest storage compartment.
Tip 11: How to improve the air circulation and defrosting effect in the car? The dust filter element (in the engine compartment ) is replaced with a sponge of the same size, which not only increases the air intake, but also can be removed and reused. In addition, the defrost is fast in the car in winter, so it is not necessary to turn on the fan for long distances and save fuel.
Tip 12: How to keep the clutch long and easy? Every time you change the brake fluid, ask the service personnel to release waste oil from the clutch cylinder. Because the clutch and brake use the same oil cup, it may be difficult, but it should be done.
Tip 13: What to do when you feel that the brakes are not as good as before? When you wait for the red light, press the brakes with a few feet and it will work.
Tip 14: How to simply prevent the vehicle from drifting?
- Increase the pressure of the front wheels in the off-track direction or decrease the pressure of the tires in the other direction;
- Adjust the toe within the specified range;
- Lay the business after four rounds of positioning.
Tip 15: How to make the pump last longer? It is recommended not to exceed 140 kilometers at high speed and 4,000 rpm.
Tip 16: How to extend the life of the spark plug? The service life of the spark plugs assembled in the original car is generally more than 100,000 to 160,000 kilometers. If the ignition, power, and fuel consumption have not changed much, they do not need to be replaced. 60,000 kilometers need to clear the carbon deposits and adjust the gap between the three negative points to the positive point.
Tip 17: How to increase pump life? Every time you clean the oil circuit, ask the maintenance staff to measure the output pressure of the gasoline regulator and clean the filter of the regulator. Because the pressure regulator has a great impact on the life of the gasoline pump.
Tip 18: How to prevent water from being stored in the outside mirror? Make a small hole under the mirror. Because every time you wash the car immediately after the car, the mirror will spray water on your body, which is annoying.
Tip 19: How to adjust the height of the light yourself? If it is found that the adjustment of the headlights in the car is not ideal, open the engine cover, there is a small hole above the headlights, which contains the inner 6-angle rose, and you can adjust it with your own screwdriver on the car.
Tip 20: How to use the remaining oil? Combine the remaining oil from several oil changes and flush the engine. Or after running for 4,000 kilometers, extract some oil from the oil dipstick, add the remaining oil, and then run for 3,000 kilometers to change the oil. This is good for the engine and economical.
Tip 21: How to change tires and save effort? Find a suitable piece of iron pipe 30-50 cm, put it on the car, put it on the tire wrench when changing tires, and increase the torque. (Not a weapon, but also self-defense)
Tip 22: How to prevent audio and glass lifters from failing when replacing batteries (in non-professional places)? Don't remove the old battery first, find two thin wires, connect the positive pole of the new battery to the clip of the positive power cord of the old battery with one wire, and connect the negative pole of the new battery and the negative power cord of the old battery with another wire ( The car body can also be connected), so that there will be no power outage, rest assured.
Tip 23: How to use the manual air conditioner to adjust the temperature inside the car? After turning on the compressor, adjust the temperature knob according to the temperature. Air conditioning in spring and autumn sometimes feels cold and the windows are too dirty. loud noise. High speed also increases fuel consumption. It is recommended to adjust the temperature knob to reduce fan noise. Don't believe it and try it. This method is also suitable for winter glass defrost.
Tip 24: If I find that the battery is low in energy and has electricity in the morning, but the starter is struggling to pull up? There is a temporary solution: pour a bottle of boiling water on the battery, and close all electrical equipment, including closing the door (there are footlights below). Wait 5-10 minutes to start the fire. Then drive to change the battery.
Tip 25: How do I fix the door handle loose and turn the key tight and jerky by myself? When you open the front door, you will see a plastic cover on the side. When you open it, you will see a screw inside. Loosen it a few times (don't loose it). You can pull out the lock cylinder from the outside. , Adjust the tension of the cable. The screws of the rear door are blocked by the sealing strip, and they are removed by hand. Before installation, grease the inside of the lock cylinder. This makes the handles and locks on the doors easier. Recovery is as usual.