Another distinctive feature of the new time without deficit was the absence of spare parts in the garage of a car enthusiast, from which it was possible to assemble more than one car. You can buy almost any part.
But the new time has also shown the negative side of this process - the abundance of poor quality spare parts, both domestic and foreign. If in Soviet times there was a shortage of spare parts, and they were not distinguished by quality, now you can find a fake anywhere.
Therefore, the first advice to the driver of the "ten" is that you practically do not need spare parts. But the driver must know which parts most often fail and how to distinguish a defective part from a quality one. The market will immediately react to the part that most often fails. Moreover, the reason for its failure can be both the "human factor" and poor quality of its manufacture.
Example. Currently, starters for the "tens" are in great demand. On the market, it costs twice as much as almost the same one for the "nine". But we already know: the main culprit of failure is the driver. He did not monitor whether the starter turned off or not after starting the engine. So, a driver who is inattentive to his "friend" not only empties his own pocket, but also fills the seller's pocket.
Let's consider the necessity, possibility of interchangeability and quality of parts according to their demand.
Fasteners (nuts, bolts, washers, etc.) you need to have them not only in the garage, but also in the trunk, especially worm gear clamps, they are better than the tightening ones.
Operating material (oil, liquids, spark plugs, brake pads, filters, etc.): there are plenty of them, but choose the best quality, it will cost you less - you will buy less often. Some people stock up on oils and other liquids, taking into account that everything is getting more expensive. Fortunately, their shelf life is 5 years. But everything gets old, our life is unpredictable, and maybe oil will be cheaper in 5 years.
Engine details:
- you can have gaskets, they will come in handy, better quality ones, so you don't have to buy them often;
- the alternator belt needs to be carried with you, the poly V-belt on the 2112 engine is more reliable, but it also needs to be changed after 60,000 km;
- timing belts are reliable, but they need to be changed after 50,000–60,000 km.
Coolant temperature sensor is in demand, if it fails the fan will not turn on, you can drive, but fuel consumption increases; domestic and imported are interchangeable.
Throttle Position Sensor is in demand; if the revs increased without your desire, and everything was normal at idle, and at the same time the CE symbols appeared on the indicator, the sensor is to blame. They are interchangeable with imported ones.
Idle speed control valve is also in demand, if it is faulty, the engine speed will change. The 2112 regulator is not interchangeable with the imported one.
Crankshaft speed sensor is in demand, when it fails, when the engine reaches more than 4000 rpm, it drops the rpm itself, the car moves jerkily, but can also stall. It is necessary to have it in reserve. The sensor is interchangeable with imported ones.
Ignition unit is also in demand. When it fails, the engine runs unstably and does not pick up speed when the gas pedal is pressed. Interchangeable with imported ones.
The remaining elements of the engine power supply system are more reliable, so they are rarely in demand, and, of course, you don't need to carry them with you.
Mass Air Flow Sensor - when it fails after releasing the gas, the engine stalls. There are no domestic ones, and the sensor of the joint production of "BOSH - Saratov" is not interchangeable with imported ones.
Engine knock sensor - when it fails, throttle response drops and fuel consumption increases. Interchangeable with imported ones.
Vehicle speed sensor - when it fails, fuel consumption increases. Interchangeable.
Electric fuel pump — when it breaks down, the car stops. Listen: there is noise under the passenger seat in the back — then it is not the culprit, and if not — look for the fuel pump, fortunately, they rarely break down.
On-board injection control computer — works reliably, you can only check the reliability of the connectors and fuses. Only diagnostics will tell whether to change it or not. They are interchangeable with "BOSH".
Neutralizer and oxygen sensor — they work reliably, but the "human factor", or rather the gasoline factor, plays a very big role for them. They are expensive, much more expensive than gasoline, we have already talked about this; when the oxygen sensor fails (for example, from a blow) the fuse fails, fuel consumption increases, and the engine will idle unstably.
Transmission:
- the clutch fails more often and depends most on the quality of manufacture. Fans of fast driving can keep it in reserve;
- the gearbox is solid, it breaks down less often, but here you need to remember even more, it is a smooth start from a standstill, and not a start with slippage, that increases the reliability of the gearbox.
External constant velocity joints — a reliable element, especially if it is not a fake. But it is also in demand, especially among drivers who do not monitor the condition of their "friend" well; earlier we already noted that dirt, dust and moisture quickly put it out of order due to a torn cover, boot. And the driver only discovered that the boot was torn after hearing a crunch when turning.
Suspension: telescopic struts, standard front and rear shock absorbers rarely fail, but if they are of poor quality, they will have to be replaced. There are poor quality ones on the market, both imported and domestic. Reliable elements are bearings, wheel hubs, they are rarely bought.
Steering "tens" work reliably. Before the steering rods fail (and practice shows that it is better to change them with ball joints), you can drive 100,000 km.
Brake system — is also a reliable element of active safety of the "ten" and is rarely bought. Working cylinders of the rear brake mechanism are bought more often, although they are more reliable. But the salt on the country's roads in winter puts them out of order, ahead of natural wear.
Body parts "tens" are very well treated at the factory, and if you also keep an eye on them, they will not ask for replacement anytime soon. Well, the "human factor" also plays a role here. The probability of replacing the eternal bumper, hood wings and doors depends on knowledge and compliance with the Road Traffic Regulations and the rules for safe driving. Do not forget about this purpose of the rules.