Preventive maintenance is important to keep your car safe. With proper care your car will last longer and some of the possible problems can be avoided.
A well-maintained car is not only safer but it is also more economical and produces less pollution. Servicing your car regularly you prevent it from becoming unreliable.
If you are a poor mechanic stopping at service stations periodically you will save your time and money. Regular oil changes are very important to keep your engine in a good condition. And don’t forget about the air filter. Its function is to remove particles of dirt, dust and other impurities from the air passing to the carburettor. A blocked filter decreases the airflow to the carburettor and increases the amount of fuel in the mixture. This causes the engine to operate inefficiently. Cleaning and changing filters regularly you prevent a considerable damage to cylinders of the engine.
Avoid overtaking the engine. Changing spark plugs, your air filter, oil filter, timing belt and other items according to maintenance schedule will save you from costly repairs.
An automobile service company recommends the following interval services for all cars. They include most of the items listed below.
Every 3,000 miles:
Every 15,000 miles:
Every 30,000 miles:
Notes:
assure, v. – обеспечиватьcheck, v.–проверить;
lubricate, v.–смазатьmuffler, n.–глушитель
manifold, n.-коллекторshock, n.– амортизатор
exhaust pipe, n.-выхлопная труба strut, n.- стойка
transfer case, n.- раздаточная коробка joint, n.–шарнир
fluid leak, n.-утечка жидкости adjustment, n.–регулировка
clutch, n.–сцепление suspension, n.–подвеска
throttle, n.–дроссель drive shaft, n.- ведущий вал
heater hose, n.– шланг обогревателя
shift linkage, n.– резьбовое соединение
EGR, n.- рециркуляция отработавших газов
ignition wiring, n.– зд. высоковольтные провода
throttle linkage, n.–воздушный трубопровод
PCV valve, n.-система вентиляции картера
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Notes:
trace the fault, v. – обнаружить неисправность
petrol gauge, n.– датчик топлива
misfire, v. – давать перебои в зажигании
recharge the battery, v. – перезарядить батарею
Car painters repair car bodywork. They apply prime coats and repair paint surfaces. They know the standard chassis, motor and electrical device constructions and are able to carry out basic maintenance work.
Car painters remove, mark out and replace vehicle body parts, prepare vehicle surfaces, treat the vehicle with protection chemicals, apply prime coats and remove rust. They use workshop tools such as sanding machines and know different sanding techniques and materials, fillers, primers and rustproofing chemicals, insulating, and filling paints.
No scratch is the same; each scratch differs in size and depth. Depending on how deep the scratch is, you will use different car paint repair techniques. There are 4 layers that the scratch can go into: the first is a clear coat, the second is the paint, the third is the primer and the fourth is the metal. Most scratches penetrate only the clear coat leaving remaining layers intact. These scratches can be easily removed with a little sanding, some buffingand waxing.
Small chips and scratches can be easily fixed with touch-up pens. Long and medium size scratches can be brushed with paint. Large areas can be fixed by using spray cans. If you are planning on re-painting a whole car or one of the auto body parts, you will need to buy larger quantities of paint and a spray gun.
No matter what touch-up paint you choose, make sure it is of a good quality. Because even if you do everything right, a cheap low quality paint will not give you the professional result you are looking for.
Remember that the best weather for car painting is 50% humidity. Avoid painting in the direct sun and in the windy conditions. Temperatures above 80F (26°C) and below 55F (13°C) can compromise your paint job. Since all areas have different weather, try to get to the recommended conditions as close as you can. During cold winter, it is a good idea to use a heated garage.
Notes:
prime coat / primer, n.–грунтовкаspray gun, n.– краскопульт
remove rust, v. – снимать ржавчинуclear coat, n. – прозрачный лак
sanding machine, n.– шлифовальный станокbuffing, n. – полировка
rustproofing, n. – предотвращение ржавления insulating, n.– изолирующий
Morozova О.N., Ilina I.Y.Тамбов2015