As a rule, problems with decreased engine power arise suddenly. Yesterday the car confidently accelerated and easily climbed the steepest hills, and today it is difficult to cope even with small loads. We will list several reasons for the loss of engine power and tell you how to…
Is it necessary to flush the engine oil system? Some people think that an engine flushing is necessary before every oil change, others are sure that the oil system should be flushed only in the most urgent cases. We decided to tell you about different types of engine…
It's no secret that compression is one of the main conditions for the stable engine operation. What are the most common causes of decreased compression and what should we do about it? 1. Piston rings carbonization Signs: increased consumption of engine fluid, blue smoke from the exhaust pipe…
There are three types of the brake system greases with different bases: mineral, silicone and PAG. Vehicles manufacturers recommend the application of silicone and PAG greases, that’s why VMPAUTO offers these types. Check out their main characteristics! Silicone Generally used on guide pins and pistons. This is probably…
This trouble can be caused by numerous reasons. Most of them are related with the brake system. Check the following problems: - cylinder failure When this problem occurs on the front wheel, the car literally drifts after pressing the brake. If the car drives to the left, it…
«Cleanliness makes it easier to see the details. » We're glad to present you a new product based on the deep engine decarbonization and internal “detailing”. The technology of decarbonization brings the engine parameters close to the factory ones. This is the fundamental difference between our product and…
Statistically, 80% of engine oil burning is due to engine wear. So if you're topping the engine with more than 250g of oil every 1000km, you've probably got this problem. What leads to oil burning? worn piston rings Piston rings keep the cylinder tight and regulate the amount…
A car's brake system is like a working team. If one employer gets sick, the whole structure will be less effective. Look at the top 3 most popular diseases of the brake system: 1. Brake pads wear Symptoms: noise; the car veers sideways If you change the pads…
Remove the brake pads.Press the brake pedal.Press down on the piston with your hands to slide it in. If this is not possible, lubrication of the piston is required. This can be done by pushing back the sleeve with a screwdriver.
Brake system vulnerability If you change the pads without caliper service, then each time it becomes more difficult for the brake pads to move: the grease becomes older, loses its plasticity, dirt gets under the protective covers, and corrosion appears.The skew of the pads and jamming are inevitable.…
