All drivers know that the quality of roads in Ukraine leaves much to be desired, and the asphalt away with them, along with the snow, exposing the pits and potholes. Driving on these roads may not affect the technical condition of the car: chassis suffers deformed discs and torn tires. In particular, this situation is familiar to owners of cars with mild or low-profile tires: it is enough to "catch" a hole with sharp edges and you are a customer of shinomontazhki. And well, if it will be close, and the wizard will be able to repair the damaged tire. And if trouble occurred on a deserted road and help you seek will not be to anyone?
For this case it is necessary to carry a spare tire in the trunk and be able without help to replace the wheel, if necessary, even if you are frail woman. Especially since this is not so difficult as it seems at first glance. Suffice it to know at least in theory, how to act in such a situation.
1. The most important thing in this case - do not panic, do not rush and follow safety measures, so as not to harm themselves or car. Stop the engine and put the automatic transmission lever is at "P" ( "parking"). If you are driving on the mechanics, engage first gear. In this and in another case, do not forget to put the car on the handbrake.
2. Under the wheels that will not change, install a safety wedges. If they are not available you can get pieces of bricks or logs. Install them need tightly, you can use a hammer if necessary.
3. Before you put the car on the jack, loosen (but do not remove completely) wheel nuts, which are planning to replace. So you need less effort to replace the wheel.
4. Put the spare wheel near the wheel is to be changed, so that it was at hand. Do not rest it on the car. It can scratch or simply drove off.
5. Raise the vehicle using a jack. Set it should be so that the upper point rested in the specially designated slot. Otherwise, you will damage threshold and a tire over a trip to the beaters.
6. Jacking it up until the wheel will not appear in the air.
7. Completely remove the loosened before the nuts and remove the wheel.
8. Install the new wheel and secure it with nuts. This should be staggered to avoid skewing and uneven tightening. Do not overdo it! Tighten the nuts need with an average effort, so as not to wreck the car off the jack. Once the machine is lowered to the ground, if necessary, the nuts can endure.
9. Changing a wheel is completed. Put the dismantled wheel on the place where it was before the reserve.
10. check the tire pressure with a manometer. Recommended pressure is written on the sticker that is attached to the inside of the car door on the driver side door or in the glove compartment. When Booster wheel, refer to this particular figure. If this data is not on the door, they can be found in the owner's manual. Note: it is impossible to pump pressure to the numbers indicated on the bus. This figure represents a maximum pressure that can support the lid. Now you can with a clear conscience move on. No nails, no wand! Take care of yourself!
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