Cleaners
Carburetor and choke cleaner is a powerful solvent for resins, carbon deposits and carbon deposits. Most carburetor cleaners leave behind a dry type lubricating film that does not harden or become resinous over time. It is because of the formation of such a film that these cleaners are not recommended for use in cleaning electrical components.
Brake system cleaner is used to remove traces of grease and brake fluid from the surfaces of brake system components, where absolute cleanliness is a primary condition for efficient operation. The cleaner leaves no traces and in many cases eliminates the squeal of brake mechanisms caused by contamination of their components.
The electrical component cleaner helps remove oxide films, traces of corrosion and carbon deposits from contact surfaces without disrupting electrical conductivity. It can also be used to clean spark plugs, carburetor jets, voltage regulators and other components where complete removal of oil and grease is desired.
Desiccants are used to remove water and moisture from the surfaces of electrical components such as generators, voltage regulators, fuse boxes, electrical connectors, etc. Desiccants are generally non-conductive, chemically non-aggressive, and non-flammable.
Degreasers are super-strong solvents and are used to remove traces of grease from the outer surfaces of the engine and chassis components. They are available as aerosols or applied with a brush or brush and, depending on the type, are washed off with either water or solvent.
Sealants
RTV sealant is the most widely used gasket sealant. It is silicon-based, air-curing, provides sealing and good adhesion, is waterproof, fills surface defects, remains flexible, does not shrink or shrink, is relatively easy to remove, and is used in addition to almost all gaskets on units where temperatures do not exceed average values.
Unlike RTV sealant, anaerobic sealant can be used not only in addition to gaskets, but also to form them. It remains elastic, is resistant to solvents and fills the unevenness of mating surfaces well. The main difference from RTV sealant is in the curing conditions. If RTV sealant begins to harden upon contact with air, then anaerobic sealant, on the contrary, hardens only in the absence of such contact. The latter means that such sealant hardens only after assembling the components and pressing them tightly against each other.
Pipe and thread sealant is used to seal nipple connections of hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum lines. It is usually made on the basis of a Teflon compound and supplied in the form of aerosols applied like paint, liquids or in the form of tape (FUM).
Chemicals
Anti-seize compound is used to prevent "sticking", corrosion, jamming and cold welding of fasteners. High-temperature anti-seize sealants are usually made on the basis of copper-containing or graphite lubricants and are used in fasteners of the exhaust system and exhaust manifold.
Anaerobic gripping compounds are used to prevent spontaneous release of fasteners under the influence of vibrations and harden only after installation in the absence of contact with air. Medium-power gripping compounds are used to fix small fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws), subject to regular release in the future. High-power compounds are usually used to lock large fasteners, the need for release of which arises extremely rarely.
Oil additives serve to change the chemical properties of the oil without changing its viscosity in order to reduce internal friction in the engine. It should be noted that most manufacturers of motor oils warn against the use of any additives to them.
Fuel additives perform several functions at once, depending on their chemical composition. They usually contain solvents that help remove sludge and carbon deposits from the internal surfaces of the carburetor and components of the fuel injection system and intake tract. In addition, the use of such additives helps remove carbon deposits that form on the walls of combustion chambers. Some additives contain substances that serve to lubricate the components of the upper part of the cylinder head (valve mechanism, piston rings), others help remove condensation from the walls of the fuel tank.
Others
Brake fluid is a specially formulated compound that can withstand the effects of high temperatures and pressures that occur in the brake system. Avoid allowing brake fluid to come into contact with painted surfaces of the vehicle or exposed areas of the body. Keep brake fluid in a hermetically sealed container to prevent moisture from getting into it (the liquid is very hygroscopic) and dirt.
Adhesive for fixing sealing strips of body openings, as its name suggests, is used for fixing sealing strips of door openings, windows and trunk lids. It can be used for fixing interior trim elements.
Anti-corrosion coating for the underbody of a car is a tar-like composition made on an oil base and serves for a protective coating of metal surfaces, preventing their corrosion. In addition, it performs the function of soundproofing the interior.
Waxes and polishes are used to protect painted surfaces from environmental influences. Different types of paint may require different types of waxes and polishes. Some polishes contain abrasives or chemical additives that remove the outer layer of oxides (tarnishing) from the painted surfaces of old cars. Recently, various types of wax-free polishes have become widely available on the market, which contain many chemical additives such as polymers or silicon-based substances. Such polishes are usually easier to apply and last longer than regular (wax) polishes.
Lubricants and fluids
| Petrol engines | |
| Universal motor oil with viscosity from SAE 10W/40÷15W/50 to API SG, VW 501 01 or VW 500 00 (Duckhams QXR Premium Petrol Engine Oil or Duckhams Hypergrade Petrol Engine Oil) | |
| Diesel engines | |
| Universal motor oil with viscosity from SAE 10W/40÷15W/50 to API CD, VW 500 00 or VW 505 00 (Duckhams QXR Premium Diesel Engine Oil or Duckhams Hypergrade Diesel Engine Oil) | |
| Cooling system | |
| Ethylene glycol based antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor TL-VW 774 C (Duckhams Antifreeze and Summer Coolant) | |
| Manual transmission and main gear | |
| Transmission oil with viscosity from SAE 75W/90 to API GL4 (Duckhams Hypoid Gear Oil 75W/90 GL-4) | |
| Hydraulic steering system | |
| Hydraulic oil | G 002 000 (Duckhams Unimatic) |
| Brake system | |
| Hydraulic fluid | FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (Duckhams Universal Brake and Clutch Fluid) |
| General purpose grease | General purpose lithium based grease (Duckhams LB 10) |
| Cold tire inflation pressure | |
| Front wheels | |
| Petrol models/up to half load | 2.0 bar |
| Diesel models/up to half load | 2.2 bar |
| All models/full load | 2.2 bar |
| Rear wheels | |
| Petrol models/up to half load | 2.0 bar |
| Diesel models/up to half load | 2.6 bar |
| All models/full load | 2.8 bar |