Another distinctive feature of the new shortage-free time was the lack of spare parts in the car enthusiast's garage, from which more than one car could be assembled. Almost any item you can buy.
But modern times have also shown the negative side of this process - an abundance of poor quality spare parts, both domestic and foreign. If in Soviet times there was a shortage of spare parts, and they did not differ in quality, now a fake can be found anywhere.
Therefore, the first advice to the driver «dozens» You don't really 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 detail that most often goes out of line. Moreover, the reason for its failure can be as «human factor», as well as its low-quality production.
Example. Starters are in high demand these days «dozen». On the market, it costs 2 times more than almost the same with «nines». But we already know: the main culprit of the failure is the driver. He did not trace after starting the engine whether the starter turned off or not. So inattentive to your «friend» the driver not only empties his pocket, but also fills the pocket of the seller.
Consider the need, the possibility of interchangeability and the quality of parts according to their demand.
Fasteners (nuts, bolts, washers, etc.) you need to have not only in the garage, but also in the trunk, worm-drive clamps are especially needed, they are better than tightening ones.
operating material (oil, fluids, candles, brake pads, filters, etc.): their abundance, but choose the best quality, it will cost you less - you will buy less often. Some make a stock of oils and other liquids, taking into account the fact that everything is becoming more expensive. Fortunately, they have a shelf life of 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, so as not to buy often;
- the alternator belt must be carried with you, the V-ribbed belt on the 2112 engine is more reliable, but it must also 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, with its failure 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 speed increased without your desire, and at idle everything was fine, and at the same time the CE symbols appeared on the indicator, the sensor is to blame. They are interchangeable with imports.
idle speed controller is also in demand, if it malfunctions, the engine speed will change. Regulator 2112 with imported non-interchangeable.
crankshaft speed sensor is in demand, in case of failure, when the speed reaches more than 4000, the engine slows down by itself, the car moves in jerks, but it can also stall. You need to have it in stock. The sensor is interchangeable with imported.
Ignition block is also in demand. If it fails, the engine runs unstable and when you press the pedal «gas» does not gain momentum. Interchangeable with imported.
The remaining elements of the engine power system are more reliable, so they are rarely in demand, and, of course, you do not need to carry them with you.
Mass air flow sensor - if it fails after releasing gas, the engine stalls. There are no domestic ones, but a co-production sensor «BOSCH — Saratov» non-interchangeable with imported ones.
Engine knock sensor - when it fails, throttle response drops and fuel consumption increases. Interchangeable with imported ones.
Vehicle speed sensor - in case of failure, fuel consumption increases. Interchangeable.
Electric fuel pump - when the vehicle fails, it stops. Listen: it makes noise under the passenger seat in the back - it means it’s not his fault, and if not, look for the fuel pump, fortunately, they rarely fail.
On-board injection computer - works reliably, you can only check the reliability of fastening connectors and fuses. Only diagnostics will tell whether to change it or not. They are interchangeable with «BOSHevsky».
Converter and oxygen sensor - work reliably, but «human factor», or rather, gasoline, plays a very important 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, the engine will idle unstably.
Transmission:
- clutch fails more often and most of all it depends on the quality of workmanship. Fans of fast driving can keep it in stock;
- the gearbox is solid, it fails less often, but here it is even more necessary to remember that this smooth starting, and not starting with slippage, increases the reliability of the gearbox.
External constant velocity joints - a reliable element, especially if not a fake. But he is also in demand, especially among drivers who do not monitor the condition of their «friend»; earlier we have already noted that the ingress of dirt, dust and moisture quickly disables it due to a torn cover, anther. And the driver, only after he heard a crunch when turning, found that the anther was torn.
Suspension: telescopic struts, regular front and rear shock absorbers rarely come out of a standing position, but if they are of poor quality, you will have to change them. There are low-quality both imported and domestic ones on the market. Reliable elements are bearings, wheel hubs, they are rarely bought.
Steering «dozens» work reliably. Until the failure of the steering rods (but practice shows that it is better to change them with ball bearings) you can drive up to 100,000 km.
Brake system - also a reliable element of active safety «dozens» and rarely bought. The working cylinders of the rear brake mechanism are more often bought, although they are more reliable. But salt in the winter on the roads of the country puts them out of action, ahead of natural wear and tear.
Body parts «dozens» very well processed at the factory, and if you also follow them, they will not ask for replacements soon. well and «human factor» also plays a role here. The probability of replacing the eternal bumper, hood wings and doors depends on the knowledge and implementation of the Rules of the Road and the rules of safe driving. Do not forget about this purpose of the rules.