Cars

According to hackers, the first models of electric cars were easily hacked through a raid attack using radio beacons. Tesla was expected to improve the defence, but experts from the People’s Republic of China said that the method of bypassing the lock is as effective as before – it only requires beacons and special software.

According to Jun Li, who founded GoGoByte, you need to be close to the car’s key fob to perform the attack. For example, you can approach the owner in a cafe or place a beacon near his bedroom window. Since the door locking system also controls the immobiliser, after a successful attack, the car thief can immediately get into the car and drive away.

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The first way is a moderate driving style, without sudden starts and braking, as well as driving in low gear for a long time.

Next, experts advise to monitor the technical condition of the machine, namely, to monitor the wear of spark plugs, timing belt, filters and sensors. It is also recommended to pay attention to the wheels in general: choose the right rubber, check tyre pressure, check the camber and tread condition.

In addition, experts advise to pay attention to the fluids that are poured into the car system. First of all, it is necessary to choose high-quality fuel at a proven petrol station, otherwise fuel with a large number of additives can not only increase consumption, but also ‘kill’ the entire fuel system.

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It is noted that almost 8.2 thousand cars with MKPP released this year are under recall. According to the NHTSA, the manufacturing defect detected in the new Mustangs may lead to brake fluid leakage and subsequent fire.

The corresponding problem first appeared last April, when two cases of fire of these cars were recorded in the States, and one more, in which only smoke was avoided. The agency stressed that the incidents with the Mustangs did not lead to accidents, and no one was hurt in them either.

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Variator transmissions tend to overheat in hot weather and under heavy load, just like other types of transmissions. How to avoid such a situation, which can lead to expensive repairs in the future?

First of all, experts recommend to put the gear lever in the ‘park’ position if the vehicle will be stopped for more than two minutes. This will help the torque converter to rotate freely and maintain normal variator oil temperature.

Next, the engine guard can be removed as it disrupts the heat transfer process of the vehicle’s powertrain, thereby allowing the heat load on the engine and transmission to increase.

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If moisture is trapped in the headlight cavities after using a pressure washer or driving through a deep puddle, the evaporation of water can be accelerated by using silica gel packets. You can place them directly inside the headlights. And to easily pull them back out afterwards, simply tie a string to each bag beforehand.

Sometimes the corners of the headlamps mist up slightly. This is normal, as the air from the ventilation system does not reach these areas as well. The condensation thus formed will disappear on its own either when the weather warms up or when the dipped or high beam is switched on for at least 15 minutes.

If the headlights are fogged up more seriously (for example, large drops of condensation or even puddles at the bases of the headlights), you will have to resort to more effective methods.

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