Clogging of the power system (about the reasons «atherosclerosis»)

Let's try to explain why the circulatory system of a car is sometimes affected «atherosclerosis». Gasoline is the blood of the car. And the blood must be pure and run through clean vessels. And in the fact that in the vessels in excess of the permissible measure accumulates «cholesterol», usually we are to blame. How often do you use a canister to add gasoline to the tank? If so, then the chances of clogging the gas line and filters increase, especially if your funnel is without a mesh. Garbage, rust, sand usually accumulate in the canister, and if the canister is painted inside, then paint particles. It is clear that the less intermediate containers are used on the way of gasoline from the dispenser to the tank, the better. Oddly enough, even at the most seedy gas station, there is less dirt in tanks in specific terms than in «home» canister. The scourge of our gas stations is not so much dirt as water. But here we are powerless. However, in order not to add water to domestic diluted gasoline with your own hands, try to always keep the tank full. Condensation accumulates in an incomplete tank, especially in the off-season, when sudden temperature changes occur.

It is worth saying a few words about the battery. Since it is maintenance-free on most modern cars, it makes no sense to give operating instructions here. We will give just a few additional tips on how to keep the battery viable longer. Do not get carried away stuffing your car with additional energy consumers. The fact that the energy balance of the machine provides a certain reserve, allowing you to connect two or three


«freeloaders», does not mean that you can hang six horns and ten fog lights on a car - have a sense of proportion. In addition, if you connect unintended consumers yourself, there is a high probability of damage to the insulation. And in general, as practice shows, any, even the most qualified intervention in the electrical wiring of a car sooner or later makes itself felt in trouble.

If your battery «breathes incense», try not to turn off the engine during countless stops in the city. Nothing drains a battery like frequent use of the starter.

And finally (this applies not only to the battery, but also to the entire electrical equipment of the car), remember: all terminals, contacts, wire lugs must be dry and clean, well adjacent to «destinations». Dirty, oily insulation breaks through sooner or later, and burning and oxidation of any contact surface can serve as the only (and sufficient) failure of the ignition system or fire.

You can stop there. Meticulous motorists, of course, drew attention to some superficiality of our advice. We admit that we deliberately do not want to go deep into the jungle, so as not to provoke you to self-treatment - it does not lead to good. Understanding the nature of pain in the lower abdomen on the right does not mean that you yourself have to remove your appendix. But you must accurately describe the symptoms of appendicitis to the doctor. It helps a lot with the treatment.