The zero maintenance, which was described in the section on additional equipment of the car after purchase, can be carried out independently or with the help of personal mechanics.
This section will cover daily maintenance, which has an even greater impact on performance and allows the driver to enjoy driving a new generation vehicle.
You will find a number of such daily maintenance works in the operating manual. Let us dwell on the meaning and necessity of these works.
Any self-respecting driver, regardless of whether a mechanic is available, should be able to replace a flat tire with a spare. You can't drive even a few dozen meters on a flat tire. The wheel will fail, and the tire will look like a blossoming rose, and many other things can be damaged.
There are special places on the car for installing a jack if it has a stop without a slot. The front ones are located at a distance of 20 cm from the edge of the front wheel arch, and the rear ones are at a distance of 30 cm from the rear wheel arch. These places are small supports on the threshold. If the jack has a slot (notch) in the stop, it must be placed so that the slot enters the edge of the threshold, at the same distances from the wheel arches.
Before you put the jack up, you need to take all measures to prevent the car from rolling while lifting one side. An experienced driver knows what troubles this can lead to.
These measures include:
- park the car on a level surface;
- in the gearbox, engage a lower gear if you are changing the rear wheels;
- set the car's parking brake if you are changing the front wheels;
- when installing a wheel, you need to make sure how it rotates, in the first case the front wheels will turn, in the second - the rear;
- put wheel chocks, any available material: a board, a hammer, but special chocks are better, they are sold or drivers make them themselves, for example a wooden triangular block;
- loosen the mounting bolts of the wheel being replaced.
When installing the jack in the indicated places, pay attention to the installation of the jack heel directly under the installation site.
Lubricate the threads of the wheel mounting bolts with consistent grease; it will make them easier to unscrew later.
If you need to work in a pit under a car with a raised wheel or on a surface with a car raised on a jack, be sure to prepare special supports for the body or any stands, at least a removed wheel.
Fasten the newly installed wheel with bolts and tighten them crosswise. After tightening, check the rotation of the wheel, paying attention to the noise of the bearing, the uniformity of rotation. A well-balanced wheel will not stop in one place. After lowering the car, tighten the bolts well, but do not use a foot rest. If you overtighten, the wheel seat ring may be destroyed.
Tire pressure has already been discussed. To ensure uniform tire wear, rotate the front wheels to the rear and the left to the right every 10,000 km. Tire tread wear should be uniform. If a tire wears on one side, it means that the geometric alignment of the wheels needs to be checked urgently. If bald spots appear on the tread, it needs to be balanced.
In the engine compartment, at least once a week, and more often if leaks appear, you need to check:
- the oil level in the engine crankcase - has already been indicated, it should be between the min and max marks, it is best to make another mark in the middle or fix the oil level with the letter "p", you need to add only the oil that is filled, watch the transparency of the oil: if it darkens or is very dark, replace the oil with a more viscous one.
The oil level on the 2112 engine is checked in the middle of the flat area at the end of the measuring ruler; make your notch in the middle of the stamping;
- gearbox oil level. It should be checked rarely, but if there is an oil leak, it should be checked more often. On the measuring ruler, also make your mark in the middle between the two marks;
- the liquid level in the expansion tank should be at the top edge of the fastening belt; it does not coincide with the coolant level sensor response level. No need to wait for the sensor to respond; if it worked, you need to look for a leak in the cooling system;
- the brake fluid level is checked by the min and max marks on the reservoir, the max mark indicates new pads, and the min mark indicates worn pads; if there is no leak, the level decreases due to the wear of the pads, and there is no need to add fluid;
- the fluid level in the washer reservoir must be kept above the level of the low level indicator sensor. It is better to use a special fluid both in summer and in winter, it was said earlier why;
- the electrolyte level in the battery should be checked, if it is serviced, with a glass tube. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the battery, this will increase its service life, and good contact is reliable operation of electronic equipment.
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The space under the car is a mirror of serviceable units using oil and liquids. Every day, leaving any parking lot, pay attention to the presence of drops, and maybe even puddles, in the place where the car was parked.
On the 2112 engine there is a window in which the deflection of the timing belt is visible; check regularly to make sure it doesn't sag.
Periodically, it is necessary to clean the idle speed control valve shut-off needle from dirt.
We have already talked about the importance of gasoline for the engine of the "ten", especially if the engine is 2112. Fuel consumption is a mirror of the operation of the elements of the fuel system, so keep a constant record of gasoline consumption: an increase in its consumption from the norm should alert you, and if it increases further, you should contact specialists? But this should be done after a run of 2000-3000 km.
Daily maintenance includes one of the elements that determines the lifespan of your "friend" - keep an eye on its appearance.
The appearance of a car is the condition of its body. A new car has an even layer of enamel, you will not see any chips or scratches, an even layer of varnish pleases the eye. The bottom and wheel arches are covered with a plastisol in an even layer, and this mastic holds well. Many parts have corrosion protection. But their service life and appearance depend on proper constant care, operating conditions and storage.
Please observe the following:
- do not wipe the surface with a dry cloth, especially the dirty surface of the body;
- before washing, make sure that the door drainage valves are not clogged with dirt;
- always wash your car before parking it;
- a dry car should be washed less often: if it is dirty, then before washing, pour a gentle stream of water over it, do not rub the dirt, but wash it off;
- after washing indoors in winter, wipe dry or dry the entire car, body and especially door seals;
- to improve the cleaning properties of water, use special shampoos;
- if signs of corrosion are found, sand the damaged area down to bare metal, treat the area with an anti-corrosion agent, apply a primer and then touch up the paint. Some call it "catching fleas", and some say: "How well your "friend" has preserved its appearance";
- keep an eye on the underbody coating and restore it if there are any chips;
- anti-corrosion coating, which was recommended to be done upon purchase or with zero maintenance, should be repeated every 2-3 years;
- to maintain the shine of the car body surface, use polishing pastes;
- try not to leave your car in the sun for a long time;
- wipe the glass and body in the shade while washing and polishing.
The appearance of stains on the paintwork and local destruction is the result of acidic industrial emissions. Such surfaces can be restored by polishing.
The classic maintenance system also includes seasonal maintenance. It is best to combine them with regular maintenance.
Preparing a car for winter use was discussed in the section "Driving in winter requires knowledge and skills". To this we can add:
- polish the body;
- replace coolant;
- there must be a special liquid in the washer reservoir.
In preparation for summer operation, fewer technical measures are required, but it is advisable to carry out:
- cleaning and tidying up the salt room;
- body polishing;
- checking the condition of the underbody and fender surfaces. Winter salt leaves a lot of rusty spots;
- check the braking system, it should be more efficient.