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5 Causes of Smelly Car Air Conditioning and the Solution

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5 Causes of Smelly Car Air Conditioning and the Solution. AC is one aspect of the vehicle that is quite important, because in addition to being able to reduce the cabin temperature of the car's air conditioning system, it can also ensure the air condition in the cabin remains fresh. But it happens if the car's air conditioner produces a strong odor. Causes of Smelly Car Air Conditioning. Of course it is very disturbing to our sense of smell so driving will be uncomfortable. So, what are the things that can cause car air conditioners to smell? see the article below. Causes of Car Smelly Air Conditioning 1. The car air conditioner smells sour because the fungus is in the evaporator The AC evaporator is always wet because when the AC is turned on the dew will always form on the surface of the evaporator. If there is dust that hits the surface of the evaporator, the dust will automatically stick to the surface of the evaporator. But in reality, it'...

Car AC Compressor Does Not Rotate - These Are 4 Causes

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Car AC Compressor Does Not Rotate, These Are 4 Causes. One of the problems of car air conditioning which is quite popular is the problem in the air compressor sector that does not rotate. Even though the AC compressor is in charge of pumping the freon to circulate, if the compressor jams automatically the freon does not circulate as a result the AC is not cold. Car AC Compressor Does Not Rotate. Then what causes the AC compressor to not turn? let's discuss together. Causes of AC Compressors Not Rotating One thing you need to know, AC compressors are divided into two units, namely the compressor unit as a pressure and magnetic clutch as a clutch that determines when the compressor works and when the compressor is silent. What does it mean ? The compressor that does not rotate is not necessarily caused by the compressor but it is more caused by the magnetic clutch that does not work. To detect whether a magnetic clutch is damaged or a damaged compressor,...

9 Causes of White Smoke Motorbikes

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9 Causes of White Smoke Motorbikes. The cause of the white smoky motor - Your motor emits white smoke, it can indicate a problem in the engine sector. To be sure, this white smoke is caused by oil being burned in the combustion chamber. Causes of White Smoke Motorbikes Is this condition normal? Of course not, because burning on a 4-stroke motorbike only requires air, gasoline and sparks. If there is oil, it enters the combustion chamber, the combustion gas will contain a lot of emissions. What is the effect? As a result of motorbike 4 not bouncing white among others Engine oil will always be reduced, so we must always check and fill the engine oil This can indicate the wear of the linner or piston ring, resulting in reduced engine power. Burning oil can also cause excessive crust in the combustion chamber, as a result the engine combustion process will be disrupted. The next question is, why can't the engine oil burn? In construction, the combustion chamber on ...

7 Effective Ways to Protect Car Engines From Mice

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7 Effective Ways to Protect Car Engines From Mice. Many car owners complain about mice that always enter the engine room. Not just one twice but almost every night the engine room of our car is used as a room for the rat. So how do you handle it? Mice that enter the car engine parts are certainly not without cause. The more constrained parking lots make car owners park their cars at places of origin. Protect Car Engines From Mice. It could be on the side of the road, the edge of the gutter or the side of the road. It is all the habitat of mice. So it's natural if you always find rat droppings in the engine room. In fact there are some people who are ignorant and do not know that the car has been a nest of mice for a long time. The characteristics of cars that are possessed by mice There are foreign objects or leaves in the engine room that you don't put yourself in The smell is quite typical when we open the hood (some cases of this smell can enter the cabin...

4 Due To The Use Of Engine Oil That Is Too Dilute

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4 Due To The Use Of Engine Oil That Is Too Dilute. Engine oil is one thing that is considered in terms of vehicle engine maintenance, when we change vehicle engine oil we generally follow the manufacturer's recommendations. But, out there there are so many aftermarket oil brands that offer higher performance. that's what triggers us to use engine oil outside the manufacturer's recommendations. Engine Oil That Is Too Dilute However, what happens if the oil we choose for a vehicle engine turns out to be more runny? what is the effect on the engine? We will discuss this in this article. Effect of Oil Viscosity on the Machine Although viscosity seems trivial but has an impact on the movement of each machine component, for example when we stir a spoon in two vessels containing water and cooking oil. Which is lighter? clear water because water is more watery than oil. Engine oil too, more thick oil will more inhibit the movement of engine components than oil t...

How to heat the right and safe car

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How to heat the right and safe car . For matters of mobility with not too far away, we prefer two-wheeled vehicles. The reason is more practical, compared to using a car. So that the car is only scraped out in a row, and this car will only come out one time when it is really needed. And the question is, does the old car need to be heated every day? or not necessary? and if necessary, how to heat the car properly? For this reason, you must read this article thoroughly. How to heat the right and safe car Do cars need to be heated every day? The first question is, should the unused car be heated every day? this is a waste of gas, and can be said to be wasteful. The first thing you need to understand is the function of heating the car itself, what is the main purpose of the car engine being heated? It turned out that the heated car was intended so that later when the car was used on the road, it could be more efficient. That is, when the engine temperature is stil...

5 Characteristics of a Diesel Engine MUST Down the Engine + The Cause

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5 Characteristics of a Diesel Engine MUST Down the Engine + The Cause. Diesel engines are known to be more stubborn but also more economical. That is what underlies why diesel engines are widely used in commercial and transportation cars. Diesel Engine MUST Down the Engine But treatments that are even less wrong can trigger problems in diesel engines that make it have to go down the engine. Down the engine itself is the name for a machine that has severe damage so that to repair it, the engine must be removed from the vehicle. This process can take up to several days, this is what the owner of the vehicle often complains about when his car's engine goes down. Cars can stay in the workshop for up to a week (depending on spare parts availability). From various cases, common rail technology diesel engines become the most frequently damaged machines. In addition to improper maintenance, errors in oil selection to fuel can lead to core damage. Then what are the t...

4 Tips for Checking Car Engines After Flooding

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4 Tips for Checking Car Engines After Flooding. The engine of the car is flooded - Floods are a scourge for some vehicle users both motorcycles and cars. This condition forces us to choose several options such as searching for other routes or desperate to pass them. Checking Car Engines After Flooding If the road is only the only way, will we wait for the water to recede? 90% will hit it. Even though we know the effect of the vehicle that hit the flood will strike, but with the PD we are determined to do that. But, do you know that the result of a car or motorbike crashing into a flood is not just a dead engine, but there are other, more severe effects, among others; 1. Zipper Nowadays, new cars have applied a lot of electronic technology to their control machines. This technology works by utilizing electric current. Indeed, normally all electrical circuits on the car are coated with protection. However, all electrical circuits and sockets on the engine are not designe...

3 Ways to Clean a Car Machine To Make It Look Like New

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3 Ways to Clean a Car Machine To Make It Look Like New . Cleaning a car engine is indeed one of the troublesome activities. Because we know that the car engine is now indistinguishable from electronic goods everywhere, there are cables and connectors. Wrong-wrong, later it will happen zeros. Clean a Car Machine But you should not bother first, because in this article we will jointly clean the injection car engine in a safe and inexpensive way, of course anyone can do it. Intrigued by the way, see more below. There are several ingredients used by car owners to clean his car's engine. The most popular way is to use soapy water. But you know, there are some ingredients that we can also use as car engine cleaners. Among others ; Detergent water, detergent, whether it's washing soap or floor cleaning soap which contains this rinse substance can shed stubborn dirt. If we use it to clean the engine, the impurities in the surface of the engine components will also collapse....

5 Due to Broken Engine Mounting + How to Anticipate

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5 Due to Broken Engine Mounting + How to Anticipate it .  Engine mounting is made as a engine vibration damper, the goal is that the vibration generated by the engine is not felt by the driver and passenger inside the cabin. But in the application, engine mounting can also act like a suspension for the engine when the car passes an uneven road. The engine which also has a fairly heavy weight, will rock and shake when the car body sways. Engine Mounting This will speed up damage to engine mounting. Then what are the effects or effects when the engine mounting is damaged? Effect of Broken Mounting Engine Engine mounting made of rubber with cast steel frames. This rubber material can be brittle so that rubber mounting can break. This is what causes the engine mounting to be damaged. The result will be like this 1. Vibration from the engine that is quite felt Because the main function of engine mounting is to reduce engine vibration, it is certain when mounting damaged en...