День: 08.04.2018

Chevrolet Sonic: thermostat, its sensors and error 89 (P0597)

On the latest generation of Chevrolet Sonic T300 engines, it is quite common to encounter problems with thermostats, their housings and sensors. The onboard computer can show error code 89 on the onboard display, and when you connect a scanner or a laptop through an adapter, you get error code P0597. We solve this problem radically.

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Brake pads. Part 2: Fakes, Prices, and Brands

Before we buy a set of brake pads, we first think about the price. That's right, our budget is limited and we will not pay for beautiful packaging and a name brand. The main thing is quality. But not many people know how to determine the quality of pads visually. Despite all tricks of marketers, now let's figure out how to choose brake pads, based on indicators of quality and trust in the brand.

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Brake pads. Part 1: Composition, characteristics and marking

No one would think to argue that brake pads for any car are important. It's not just about safety. You can also optimize, reduce the cost of car maintenance, with the help of a competent selection of spare parts and consumables. Only for this purpose it is necessary to know as much as possible about the spare parts, so the seller will not be able to shove junk. What are the brake pads, how they are divided by type and design, characteristics and features of each type we discuss right now.

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