Cleaning products
Carburetor and air damper cleaner is a powerful solvent for resins, carbon deposits and other deposits. Most carburetor cleaners leave behind a dry-type lubricating film that does not harden or release resin over time. It is because of the formation of such a film that these cleaners are not recommended for cleaning electrical components.
Brake system cleaner is used to remove brake dust, grease and brake fluid from the surfaces of brake system components, where absolute cleanliness is a primary condition for efficient operation. The cleaner leaves no traces and in many cases eliminates brake squealing caused by contamination of their components.
The electrical cleaner helps remove oxide films, traces of corrosion and carbon deposits from electrical contacts to fully restore electrical conductivity. It can also be used to clean spark plugs, carburetor jets, voltage regulators and other components where a complete absence of oil and grease is desired.
Desiccants are used to remove water and moisture from the surfaces of electrical components such as alternators, voltage regulators, electrical connectors, and fuse boxes. Desiccants are generally non-conductive and chemically non-aggressive.
Degreasers are highly effective solvents and are used to remove traces of grease from the outer surfaces of the engine and chassis elements. They are available as aerosols or applied with a brush or a brush and, depending on the type, are washed off with either water or solvent.
Lubricants
Motor oil is a lubricant designed for use in engines. It usually contains a variety of additives that serve to prevent corrosion and reduce foaming and wear. Motor oil comes in different viscosity grades (from 0 to 50). The recommended oil viscosity depends on the season, temperature and engine operating conditions. Low-viscosity oil is used in cold climates and under light load conditions. Viscous oil is used in hot climates and under high load conditions. Thickened oils have properties inherent in both low-viscosity and viscous oils and can have different viscosity classes: from 5W 20 to 20W 50.
Transmission oil is designed for use in differentials, manual transmissions and other areas where high-temperature lubrication is required.
Chassis and Wheel Bearing Grease is a thick, consistent grease used in high-load, high-friction applications such as wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends and universal joints.
High temperature wheel bearing grease is designed to operate under the elevated temperature conditions found in wheel bearings in vehicles equipped with disc brakes. It typically contains molybdenum disulphide, which is a dry type lubricant.
"White grease" is a thick, consistent grease used in metal-to-metal contact areas where water penetration is a problem. White grease remains soft at both low and high temperatures (usually in the range of -70 to +90°C), and is not washed off or diluted in the presence of water.
First-Start Grease is a special anti-seize grease, usually containing molybdenum disulphide, used to lubricate highly loaded components (such as crankshaft main and connecting rod bearings and camshaft cams) when starting a new engine for the first time. This grease lubricates the elements, is not displaced from the contact zone and is not washed off until the engine lubrication system begins to work.
Silicone lubricants are used to protect rubber, plastic, vinyl and nylon.
Graphite grease is used where oil cannot be used due to contamination problems, such as in locks. Dry graphite lubricates metal parts, preventing them from becoming contaminated with dirt, water, oil or acids. This grease is electrically conductive and will not contaminate electrical contacts in parts such as the ignition switch.
Molybdenum disulphide penetrating fluids help eliminate seizing/sticking and lubricate frozen, rusted and corroded fasteners and prevent future rusting or freezing.
Heat Absorbing Grease is a special non-conductive grease that is used for installing electronic ignition modules where heat dissipation from the module is important.
Sealants
RTV sealant is the most widely used gasket sealant. It is made on the basis of silicone, cures in air, provides sealing and good adhesion, is waterproof, fills defects of mating surfaces, remains elastic, does not shrink or shrink, is relatively easy to remove and is used in addition to almost all gaskets on units operating in low and medium temperatures.
Unlike RTV sealant, anaerobic sealant can be used not only in addition to gaskets, but also to form them. It remains elastic, is resistant to solvents and fills the unevenness of mating surfaces well. Its main difference from RTV sealant is in the curing conditions. If RTV sealant begins to harden upon contact with air, then anaerobic sealant, on the contrary, hardens only in the absence of such contact. This means that the sealant hardens only after the elements are assembled and pressed tightly against each other.
Pipe and thread sealant is used to seal nipple connections of hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum lines. It is usually made on the basis of a Teflon compound and is supplied in the form of aerosols, liquids applied similarly to enamels, or in the form of a tape.
Chemicals
Anti-seize compound is used to prevent seizure, corrosion, rusting, jamming and cold welding of fasteners. High-temperature anti-seize compounds are usually based on copper or graphite-containing lubricants and are used on fasteners of the exhaust system and exhaust manifold.
Anaerobic locking compounds are used to prevent spontaneous release of fasteners under the influence of vibrations and harden only after installation in the absence of contact with air. Medium-strength locking compounds are used to fix small fasteners (nuts, bolts, screws), subject to regular release in the future. High-strength compounds are usually used for locking large fasteners, the need for release of which arises extremely rarely.
Oil additives serve to improve the chemical properties of oil without changing its viscosity in order to reduce internal friction in the engine. It should be noted that most manufacturers of motor oils warn against adding any additives to their products.
Fuel additives perform several functions at once, depending on their chemical composition. They usually contain solvents that help remove carbon deposits and remove carbon deposits from the internal surfaces of the carburetor and elements of the fuel injection system and intake tract. In addition, the use of such additives helps remove carbon deposits that form on the walls of combustion chambers. Some additives contain substances that serve to lubricate the elements of the upper part of the cylinder head (valves, piston rings), others help remove condensation from the walls of the fuel tank.
Other
Brake fluid is a specially developed hydraulic fluid that can withstand the effects of high temperatures and pressures that occur in the hydraulic drive of the brake system. Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the vehicle's paintwork or plastic parts. Keep brake fluid in a hermetically sealed container to prevent moisture from getting into it (the liquid is very hygroscopic) and dirt.
Sealant adhesive is used to bond seals in door, window and trunk lid openings. Can be used to fix interior trim elements.
Anti-corrosion coating for the bottom of the car is a tar-like composition prepared on a non-petroleum basis and serves to protect metal surfaces from the effects of aggressive environmental factors. In addition, it performs the function of soundproofing the interior.
Mastics and polishes are used to protect the paintwork from environmental factors. Enamels of different types may require the use of mastics and polishes of different types. Some polishes contain abrasive or chemical additives that serve to remove the outer layer of oxides (tarnishings) from the baptized surfaces of old cars. Recently, a wide range of wax-free polishes have appeared on the market, which contain a variety of chemical additives such as polymers or non-silicone based substances. Such polishes are usually easier to apply and last longer than conventional mastics and polishes.