Underhood maintenance Using the 1.2 TSI engine as an example 1. Expansion tank for coolant. 2. Reservoir for glass washer fluid. 3. Oil filler neck for filling with engine oil. 4. Engine oil gauge (probe). 5. Expansion tank of the hydraulic...
Checking the engine oil level Ensure that the vehicle is on a level surface. Turn off the engine. Open the engine hood. After waiting a few minutes, remove the oil level indicator. After wiping the oil level indicator with a clean rag, insert it...
Adding engine oil Check engine oil level. Remove the oil filler cap. Add the required oil in doses of 0.5 liters. Check the oil level. Carefully screw in the oil filler cap and install the oil level indicator in the control hole until it...
Engine oil change The engine oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the vehicle's service book or in accordance with the indications of the service interval indicator. Attention. Change the engine oil personally only if you...
Coolant — general information Under normal operating conditions, the car's cooling system needs almost no maintenance. The coolant is formed by water, which contains 40% antifreeze. This mixture is not only frost-resistant down to -25 'C, but also...
Checking the coolant level The expansion tank for the coolant is located on the right side of the engine compartment. Turn off the engine. Open the engine hood. Check the coolant level in the expansion tank. The fluid level of a cold engine...
Coolant leak A coolant leak is primarily a manifestation of a leak. It is not enough just to add coolant. Have the cooling system checked immediately by a specialized workshop. In a perfectly sealed cooling system, only when the...
Refilling the coolant Turn off the engine. Wait until the engine has cooled down. Place a rag on the cap of the coolant expansion tank and carefully remove the cap. Add coolant. Screw in the locking plug until you hear a click. The coolant...
Checking the brake fluid level The hydraulic brake reservoir is located on the left side of the engine compartment of the vehicle. For right-hand drive vehicles, the reservoir is located on the opposite side of the engine compartment. Turn off the...
Brake fluid change Brake fluid is hygroscopic - it absorbs moisture. Due to this property, the fluid takes on atmospheric moisture from the surrounding air during its use. High levels of water in the brake fluid can lead to corrosion of...
Washing and waxing Car wash Wash your car in the usual way. In the following cases, peeling of the paintwork or corrosion of the body and parts may be observed. Wash your car immediately. Hit on the body of sea water. Driving on roads...
Interior cleaning Attention. When cleaning the interior and exterior of the car, avoid getting water on the floor. Water may enter the speaker system or other electronic components above or below the carpet or rug, causing them to stop...
Occupational Safety and Health For safe and efficient repair work, use hand tools, power tools (only for disassembly) and recommended special attachments. Cover the fenders, upholstery and flooring with special protective covers before servicing the...
Precautions to prevent vapor or gas poisoning Prolonged operation of the engine without proper exhaust gas extraction is prohibited. The working area must be well ventilated and free from combustible materials. Special care is required when working with combustible...
Precautions to prevent the collapse of the vehicle or its components Before jacking up the vehicle, place chocks under the wheels or otherwise block them to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Having raised the car with a jack to the desired height, it is necessary to install it on stands,...
Precautions to prevent burns To prevent serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts, do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. It is forbidden to add fuel to the tank after the automatic disengagement of the dispenser nozzle....
Precautions to prevent electric shock High-voltage wires in the ignition system of gasoline engines can cause electric shock. These wires must not be disconnected while the engine is running. Many vehicle electrical systems are dangerous for people with...
Precautions when working with toxic substances and materials Battery terminals, connectors and similar items contain lead or its compounds. After working with them, be sure to wash your hands. Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil can cause skin cancer. Avoid...
Environmental protection When servicing your vehicle, it may be necessary to use, dispose of, or recycle hazardous, flammable, or poisonous substances or materials, such as gasoline, coolants, solvents, oils, oil filters, airbag modules, seat...
Basic set of necessary tools To carry out a quality car repair, you need to have a certain set of good tools. Below is a list of tools that are recommended for the owner of the car to carry out self-repair of the car. Special tools and accessories...
Flat stylus flat stylus (see picture) are a set of plates of a certain thickness with the appropriate marking, used to measure various gaps. Also, flat feelers can be used, for example, to measure end play where the use of a dial...
Methods for working with micrometers A micrometer is a device designed to measure linear dimensions by the absolute contact method in the region of small dimensions with high accuracy (from 0.01 to 0.001 mm), the converting mechanism of which is a...
Caliper — device and methods of work 1. Rod. 2. Movable frame. 3. Barbell scale. 4. Sponges for internal measurements. 5. Sponges for external measurements. 6. Depth gauge ruler. 7. Nonius. 8. Screw for clamping the frame. The caliper is a versatile tool...
Dial indicator The dial indicator is designed to measure linear dimensions by absolute and relative methods, determine the magnitude of deviations from a given geometric shape and the relative position of surfaces Indicators with a...
Nutrometer — device and methods of work Bore gauge is designed to measure the internal dimensions of parts (for example, cylinder bore diameter, groove width, etc.). 1. Dial indicator. 2. Screw. 3. Handle. 4. Engine. 5. Centering bridge. 6. Tee. 7. Nut. 8....