Which is better to choose: autostart or preheater
In winter, car owners are forced to warm up the engine for its normal operation. In order not to spend a lot of time on this process, special autostart devices and heaters have been created. They allow you to remotely control the operation of the internal combustion engine, so that the time to start the car in winter is reduced to a minimum. But before buying equipment, you need to figure out what is still better to use: autostart or preheater. Features of the autostart Engine autostart devices are designed to remotely start the engine in working condition and warm up the vehicle. In other words, the design allows you not to go down to the car to turn on the internal combustion engine, but to do this using a special control panel. The system is very popular due to its simplicity and low cost. If desired, you can use autostart with an integrated alarm, ...
Eberspacher engine preheaters
When a car is operated in a region with cold winters, many motorists think about equipping their vehicle with a preheater. There are many types of such equipment in the world. Regardless of the manufacturer and model, the device allows you to heat the engine before starting, and in some models, additionally, the interior of the car. The heater can be air, that is, designed to heat the interior of the car, or liquid. In the second case, pre-start heating of the power unit is provided. Everyone knows that after a machine is idle in the cold, the oil in the engine gradually freezes, due to which its fluidity is lost. When the driver starts the unit, the motor experiences oil starvation for several minutes, that is, some of its parts receive insufficient lubrication, which can cause dry friction. ...
Types, device and principle of operation of engine preheaters
In cold winter conditions, starting the engine becomes a real test for both the driver and the power unit itself. In this case, a special device comes to the rescue - an engine preheater. Appointment of pre-heaters It is believed that each "cold" start of the engine reduces its resource by 300-500 kilometers. The power unit is under heavy load. Viscous oil does not enter the friction pairs and is far from optimal performance. In addition, a lot of fuel is consumed to warm up the engine to an acceptable temperature. And in general, it is difficult to find a driver who enjoys being in a cold car waiting for the engine to reach the right temperature. Ideally, everyone wants to get into a car with an already warm engine and a warm interior and immediately ...
Types, device and principle of operation of the booster for starting the engine
Many drivers in their practice faced with battery discharge, especially in the winter season. A dead battery does not want to turn the starter. In such cases, you have to look for a donor to “light up” or put the battery on charge. Also, a start-charger or booster can help solve this problem. It will be discussed later in the article. What is a starter charger A starter charger (ROM) helps a dead battery start the engine or completely replaces it. Another name for the device is “Booster” (from the English booster), which means any auxiliary or amplifying device. I must say that the very idea of starter-chargers is not new at all. Old ROMs, if desired, could be assembled with your own hands. But they were bulky and heavy devices. Constantly…
The device and principle of operation of the "start-stop" system
In large cities, traffic congestion has become part of the everyday life of motorists. While the car is in traffic, the engine continues to idle and consume fuel. To reduce consumption and reduce the emission of harmful substances, automotive developers have created a new start-stop system. Manufacturers unanimously speak about the benefits of this feature. In fact, the system has many shortcomings. The history of the start-stop system In the face of rising prices for gasoline and diesel, the issue of saving fuel and reducing consumption remains relevant for most motorists. At the same time, movement in the city is always associated with regular stops at traffic lights, often with waiting in traffic jams. Statistics says: the engine of any car is idling up to 30% of the time. At the same time, fuel consumption…
The device and principle of operation of the engine starting system
The engine start system provides the initial rotation of the ICE crankshaft, due to which the air-fuel mixture ignites in the cylinders and the engine starts to work independently. This system includes several key elements and nodes, the operation of which we will consider later in the article. What is In modern cars, an electric engine start system is implemented. It is also often referred to as a starter start system. Simultaneously with the rotation of the crankshaft, the timing system, ignition and fuel supply are switched on. The combustion of the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chambers occurs and the pistons turn the crankshaft. After reaching a certain speed of the crankshaft, the engine starts to work independently, by inertia. To start the engine, you need to reach a certain speed of the crankshaft. For different types of engines, this value is different. For petrol...
The principle of operation of the remote engine start system
Imagine the interior of a car that has stood all night in the cold. Goosebumps involuntarily run through the skin at the mere thought of a frozen steering wheel and seat. In winter, car owners have to leave early in order to have time to warm up the engine and interior of their car. Unless, of course, the car has a remote engine start system that allows you to start the engine while sitting in a warm kitchen and slowly finishing your morning coffee. Why remote start is needed The remote start system allows the car owner to control the operation of the vehicle's engine from a distance. All the convenience of autostart can be appreciated in winter: the driver no longer has to go outside in advance to warm up the car. Just press the key fob button, and the engine will start on its own. After a while, it will be possible to go out to the car, sit in a warmed up to ...
Features of the device, advantages and disadvantages of a gear starter
The starter is a device that plays a crucial role in the engine starting system. One of its varieties is a starter with a gearbox. Such a mechanism is recognized as the most efficient and provides the fastest possible start of the internal combustion engine. However, along with numerous advantages, it also has its drawbacks. What is a starter with a gearbox Gear starter - one of the most common types of device that provides engine start in a car. The gearbox is able to change the speed and torque of the starter shaft, improving its operation. Depending on the given conditions, the gearbox can both increase and decrease the amount of torque. Quick and easy starting of the engine is ensured due to the effective interaction of the bendix and the armature, between which the gearbox is located. The geared starter mechanism makes starting the engine easier…
The device and principle of operation of the preheater Webasto
Winter operation of the car is associated with many inconveniences. For example, a diesel engine may not start well in cold weather. The gasoline unit, too, depending on the weather, can “act up” in a similar way. In addition to the difficulties with starting and warming up the power unit (read about why the engine needs to be warmed up, read in another review), the motorist may be faced with the need to heat the interior of the car, since it can cool down decently during overnight parking. But before the standard interior heater starts to give off heat, it may take several minutes (this depends on the ambient temperature, on the car model and on the efficiency of the cooling system). During this time, in the cold interior of the car, you can catch a cold. The reason for such a slow operation of the heating is that the interior fan heater…