Homemade cars. Page 12

If you like to take care of your car yourself, then you often have a question: how to reach the roof? How to properly wipe or wash it. Thanks to a simple device, the manufacture of which is described below, you will be able to

From a few pieces of PVC pipe and a plastic bottle, you can make a simple sink for your bicycle, motorcycle or even car. This type of washing works from a central water supply and its operating principle is as follows: If you simply open the pipe with

Today I will show and tell you how to check a car’s spark plugs with a regular multimeter. Let's imagine a situation where you drove 30-40 thousand kilometers on spark plugs alone and decided to check them. But how to do that? Also at the end you will find a very useful

One of the most common causes of engine instability is faulty spark plugs. In order for them to always work stably, they need to be changed at certain intervals. But, unfortunately, this is not a panacea for this “disease”,

Rear brake pads that have served their purpose are usually thrown away, although the metal from which they are made has good technical and operational characteristics. They can be successfully used for making various crafts, including

Tinting car windows using 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,

In 99 percent of cases, it is impossible to simply remove a sticker from the rear window of a car. After peeling off, glue from it remains on the stele. It is also very difficult to remove glue residue yourself without special products. You don't really care about detergents

There may not always be an overpass or lift nearby to inspect the car from below for preventive purposes or replace some part. A mini-ramp will help you not to depend on external circumstances, which quickly, effortlessly and

Many DIYers have been using refrigerator compressors as air compressors for a long time. They connect them to receivers, inflate car tires, use a spray gun, etc. The only shame is that the compressor motor runs on a mains voltage of 220

It is no secret that some villages can only be reached without problems in the summer. In autumn, winter or spring, great difficulties arise - either a swamp or snow drifts; only a modern all-wheel drive vehicle copes with the tasks. But

They are also called brake shoes. They are needed for some types of vehicle repairs, when lifting a car or trailer with a jack and for holding them on a slope. Stops are sold in abundance in stores and represent a kind of

Today we will change the oil in a car engine ourselves. We won’t go into why this is needed. All you need is here. Every ten thousand kilometers you need to change the engine oil. The question is different: does it need to be changed in the service if this

Anything can happen on the road, especially if you decide to take a shortcut along an unfamiliar route. Getting into the mud or snow hole is not difficult. The most dangerous thing in such obstacles is to “sit on your belly” - this is when the weight of the car lies on

If a dent on the car's lining occurred within the elasticity of the metal and did not result in plastic deformation, in particular stretching, then the defect can be easily eliminated using available means without damaging the paintwork. This approach

It will not be possible to quickly replace the wheels of a machine using a hydraulic or screw jack, since these mechanisms are not fast-acting. If you value your time, then in addition to the jack or stop, make a simple contraption,

For normal operation of the walk-behind tractor on loose soil, lugs are required. When manufactured at the factory, they are inexpensive, but if you make them yourself, they will cost almost nothing at all. At the same time, self-made lugs are much more

Sometimes such a nuisance happens as the cable breaks and the factory boss at the end flies off. To make a new one, you need an injection mold that will form the outer contours of the metal. Of course, you can do it yourself, but it will take a lot

It happens when a bearing crumbles in the mechanism body, so when removing it, it is impossible to catch on to its cage. In this case, neither pullers nor breakdowns will help. However, there is a clever way that allows you to remove the clip even if it is left without

Many motorists have encountered the problem of a dead battery. It doesn’t have to be old or have no capacity; it’s enough to leave electrical appliances on for a long period of time. If there is another car nearby with

Small chips often appear on the windshield from impacts from pebbles. This spoils the appearance of the car and interferes with normal visibility. To eliminate such defects, special repair kits are used, but in order for them to work well, they must be used correctly

A common problem with gasoline engines, especially those converted to gas, is poor ignition. As a result, not all cylinders work. The car loses power and dynamics, and the engine itself begins to stall. Can be called at least

Over time, the paint on engine parts peels off, the protective coating deteriorates, dirt appears, carbon deposits form and mechanical damage occurs. This not only worsens their appearance, but can disrupt heat transfer and lead to

Anyone can add such a shelf to their car and significantly expand the capacity of their trunk. This thing will definitely be useful for owners of station wagon and hatchback cars. As you know, the total volume of the rear trunk is measured in

Can a driver need such a brutal tool as a hammer drill, traditionally considered a construction tool, and designed for rough work: destruction, crumbling and grinding of bricks, stone, concrete and reinforced concrete? It seems he doesn't belong