Useful tips for a car driver Renault Logan 1

Engine oil selection
When choosing engine oil, first of all, you should be guided by the recommendations and requirements of the manufacturer for the quality and manufacturer of engine oil. Modern motor oils, consisting of base oils and a...

Selection of greases
Greases are used to reduce friction and, as a result, to reduce wear of parts in vehicle components in which it is impossible or impractical to create oil circulation. Grease easily penetrates into the contact zone of...

Coolant selection
It is recommended to fill in the cooling system of Renault Logan cars with a low-freezing liquid - antifreeze - an aqueous solution of ethylene glycol with the addition of additives and a neutral dye. Ethylene glycol in...

Brake Fluid Selection
In accordance with the operating instructions in the brake system of your car, brake fluids are used that comply with the international DOT-4 class and are designed for use in vehicles with increased dynamic...

Selecting a Fine Fuel Filter
Gasoline poured into the fuel tank may contain water, dirt, metal particles, rust, which, if the fuel is not cleaned, lead not only to contamination of the engine power system, but also to wear of the fuel equipment,...

Air filter selection
The air filter, installed in the central part of the engine compartment, serves to clean the air entering the intake pipe. It must meet the following requirements: effectively retain particles that pollute the incoming...

Engine Lubrication System Oil Filter
An oil filter installed in the engine lubrication system serves to clean the engine oil. It must meet the following requirements: accumulate and retain metal-containing and carbon-containing particles formed in engine...

A trip to the service station
Sooner or later in the life of every motorist there comes a moment when, in order to carry out a qualified or technically complex repair, you need to contact a car service ( see table. 4.1 ). To visit a car service, you...

How to prepare your car for winter
A serviceable car does not require «winter» preparation. For operation in the northern regions of the country and large cities, we can only recommend a series of control and verification activities and special...

Recommendations for starting the engine in severe frost
The main problem in winter is starting a cold engine. More often it occurs in relation to carburetor engines, but in severe frost, the owner of a car with an injection engine may also encounter it. The reasons are...

What is useful to buy for the winter
1. A bottle of universal protective lubricant type WD-40. 2. Special type lock defroster «liquid key» Or at least a disposable lighter. 3. Glass defroster for removing snow and ice crust. 4. Anti-freeze fluid for glass...

Useful winter tips
If you installed a radiator insulation, do not forget about it when you stalled, there is a sudden thaw in the yard (this has been happening quite often lately) or even spring has come - otherwise you can overheat the...

Recommendations for preparing for technical inspection
At the annual state technical inspection (TRP) vehicle for every car owner (or a person using a car by proxy) the following documents must be presented: personal passport or identity card and certificate of residence...

List of malfunctions and conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited
Extract from Application to «Basic provisions on the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety». 1. Brake systems. 1.1. During road tests, the following standards for the...

Changes to state standards on the maximum permissible content of harmful substances
On January 1, 2000, amendment No. 1 to GOST 17.2.2.03–87 was put into effect on the territory of the Russian Federation «Protection of Nature. Atmosphere. Norms and methods for measuring the content of carbon monoxide...

Safety precautions when carrying out repair work
1. Any work on the repair and maintenance of the car must be carried out in a spacious, well-ventilated and lit room. 2. Workshop equipment (lifting mechanisms, machine tools, power tools) must be specially adapted for...

Safe vehicle lifting
To safely jack up the vehicle, do the following: 1. Park the vehicle on a level, firm surface. 2. Before lifting, free the car from foreign objects. Get out of the trunk in advance everything you need for repairs (spare...

Basic and special tools
When carrying out repairs or on a long journey, especially if the route is unfamiliar, you have to rely only on yourself and the tools in the trunk. A good tool is the key to a successful repair. A high-quality tool...

Activities before starting work
In order for the repair or maintenance of the car to be carried out most efficiently, the following simple rules must be observed. 1. Tidy up the workplace; remove all bolts, nuts and other small parts remaining after...

Restoration of threaded connections
Almost all car repair operations involve loosening nuts, bolts and screws. Over time, threaded connections rust, turn sour, the edges of bolts and nuts are damaged, screw slots break off and loosening becomes a problem....

Body Repair Tips
Very often damage occurs on the paintwork of the car (chips, scratches, etc.), that cannot be removed by polishing. In this case, you must do the following. 1. Clean down to the metal of the damage to the paintwork (no...