Automatic gearboxes – enginegeek.online
The first automatic transmission (APD) was designed and manufactured in the United States. It is therefore not surprising that around 90% of cars are equipped with APD. The Japanese also like it: about 75% of cars have APD. According to data from the company “CSM Worldwide”, in the last 10 years in Europe cars with […]
Rights of police officers and duties of drivers
Anyone who drives any vehicle has had to deal with police officers at least once in their life. Sometimes that communication is pleasant, but it usually causes negative emotions. This is particularly evident when a driver who has committed a traffic offense is stopped. Many witnessed conflicts between drivers and police officers. Questions are often […]
The ten-year challenge: how has the image of a new car changed in a decade?
Ten years is a long time not only in a person’s life, but also in the automotive industry. But in that time, has there been a sea change in how we looked at a new car ten years ago and what motorists choose and can buy now? LRT.lt journalist Vytenis Kudarauskas looks at the most […]
Electric car maintenance: what to do to extend the life of the batteries?
The unwritten rules of car maintenance are well known to almost all motorists and have been heard many times, but after switching to an electric car, it is not uncommon to have to significantly update your knowledge and adapt to a slightly different routine. With significantly fewer moving mechanical parts than an internal combustion engine […]
Causes, consequences and division of responsibility for “gassing” of a self-propelled engine.
Engine and gearbox fluid leaks are the third most frequently recorded “serious deficiency” among cars arriving at Lithuanian technical inspection centers. In recent years this diagnosis has been announced in almost 8% of cases. of all M1 class cars. According to technical experts, this problem is much bigger than cosmetic image fading or environmental pollution. […]
A new trend: the lack of drivers is driving the popularity of commercial transportation
How much does it cost to travel one kilometre? According to experts, this indicator remains one of the most important when a company chooses a commercial vehicle. More and more often the scope of evaluation needs to be expanded for very serious reasons, which are increasingly felt in Lithuania. It is the lack of labor […]
To make tires last longer – enginegeek.online
High-quality car tires are an important factor for safe and comfortable driving. However, not all drivers know how to properly maintain them to extend their life. Tires must have a certain air pressure, but the materials from which they are made are not completely airtight, so the air gradually escapes through the walls of the […]
Mercedes-Benz C-Class became the Lithuanian car of the year
The 25th anniversary election of the “Lithuanian Car of the Year” ended with a bang. After distributing the points, the 10 members of the commission decided which model will be able to boast the honor for next year. And many people were sincerely surprised by the results of the awards evening. The election of “Lithuanian […]
It is proposed to strengthen health checks of drivers in Lithuania
In Lithuania, drivers’ health is checked symbolically and is carried out every ten years, during which many things can change. Specialists say that more attention should be paid to this area, perhaps stricter requirements and tests of a person’s psychophysiological abilities. The chief specialist of the Department of General Medical Care of the Ministry of […]
Liepkalnis, Žirnii – Minsko pl. in the reconstruction of the intersection – major changes since May
A grandiose reconstruction is underway at the intersection of Vilnius Liepkalnis, Žirniai Street and Minsk Highway, a transport artery that is crossed by more than 60,000 people daily during the non-quarantine period. of vehicles, is quickly rebuilt into a two-level intersection with a tunnel. In a few weeks – from May 4th – there will […]