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Operation: The most common mistakes when washing a car engine.

The importance of washing the car engine has become known in the last decade because excessive dirt can cause the engine to overheat and result in poor electrical connections, causing damage to wiring and various lines and components. This procedure should be performed at least once a year. During this washing, it is possible to make mistakes. Here is a list of the 5 most common errors when attempting to wash the engine independently:

-The first error concerns the improper use of a pressure washer, as a strong water jet can damage wiring and other components.
-The second error is washing without closing the air intake, the control unit, the battery, the fuse box, and other important elements that can be damaged by moisture. It is important to seal everything with plastic bags and waterproof tape.
-The third error is cleaning the engine with unsuitable shampoo.
-The fourth error is the lack of drying of various components.
-The fifth error is the failure to clean plastic and rubber elements, which can be done by using specific products.


Posted on 9 November 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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