Ufa motorists to buy toxic windshield fluid

A resident of Ufa acquired "antizamerzayku" for your car to the shop "Avtozapchati (IE Mambetova IR). A couple of hours finding the characteristic driving the driver became ill. Observed obvious signs of poisoning such as nausea and vomiting. Suspecting something was wrong, the man appealed to the Department of Consumer Protection Office of the Republican Rospotrebnadzor. Were conducted laboratory studies windshield fluid "Irtysh" 30 degrees, Moscow produced by "Tekhinvest. Results of the study have led experts to fear - instead of ethanol, washed by the liquid at 82% consisted of methanol, the use of which has long prohibited! It is worth noting that the packaging of poisonous fluid was present inscription does not contain methanol. By the time of checking the deadly liquid was sold for 10 packages. Employees managed to "arrest" only the remaining five. As commented Head of Consumer Protection Office Rospotrebnadzor RB Anwar Minibaev, windshield fluid, containing methanol, mortally dangerous for health. When moving the machine fluid flowing over the hood and into the space under the hood, where toxic fumes penetrate the vehicle. Greater impact of such a process produces when operating the stove. Employers for such a violation is waiting for administrative liability.

How to Test an ABS Speed Sensor

1. Elevate the rear of the vehicle in a secure position with a car jack, and place it on jack stands. Place wheel blocks around the front tires. Remove the rear tires to test the ABS speed sensors.
2. Locate where the engines electrical wiring harness meets the sensors electrical wiring harness. This is generally in proximity and secured around the strut housing in the wheel well in the front and the shocks in the rear.
3. Remove the sensor from its position using a quarter-inch ratchet with an 8- to 10-mm socket, which is generally located by the heat shield on the caliper.
4. Examine the end of the sensor. If it looks like a big fur ball at the end, then too much contamination is disrupting the sensor.
5. Spray the sensor with brake cleaner and wipe with the rag to remove contamination. Contamination on the sensor can send erroneous signals to the computer.
6. Disconnect the engine harness from the sensor harness. Set the voltage meter to Ohms, and connect the positive and negative terminals of the voltage meter to the input and output on the sensor. If the voltage meter registers as infinity, then the sensor has failed and needs to be replaced.
7. Switch the meter back to Volts, if you do not see an infinity in the ohms setting. If the voltage meter reads above 5 volts, it is starting to fail and can cause intermittent problems. If the voltage meter reads below 5 volts, check the knock sensor for corrosion and check the electrical connections leading to the knock sensor.

How to Check Engine Codes for a 1995 Mercedes

1. Open the fuse panel cover on your 1995 Mercedes and locate the on board diagnostic port to the left of the fuse panel. There is only one port large enough to accommodate the plug from the OBD scan tool. Plug the scan tool into this port.
2. Turn the ignition key to the "run" position and wait for the scan tool to retrieve the codes from your Mercedes computer. Write these down.
3. Wait until the check-engine light goes out. Once it does, the check-engine codes have cleared.

How to Replace a Salvage Key For a BMW

1. Call the BMW customer service line at (800) 831-1117. Tell them the model and year of your BMW and request a quote for the price for a replacement key. The price usually ranges from a couple hundred to several hundred dollars for the key and programming. You will need details about your car to prove ownership, so have the VIN number and title ready when speaking with a representative.
2. Go online and search for a BMW dealership or else call for information about one nearest to you. You can take your car in and have them cut a new key and program it for you, and the cost will be similar to ordering a key from the BMW service center. Be sure to ask about the number of keys offered in the deal and verify that the programming cost is included in the total price.
3. Search online for a replacement key from a third party seller. While buying a replacement key outside of BMW can be much cheaper, you must verify that you can program the key yourself and that instructions are included with the key. If you purchase a key from a non-authorized BMW supplier and cannot program it yourself, you will have to take the vehicle into a BMW dealership and pay their programming fee.

How to Sync an Audi MMI amp an Android

1. Press the Power button on your Android phone. Unlock the screen, then press the Home button. Press the Menu button, then tap Settings.
2. Tap Wireless & Networks. Select the box net to Bluetooth to enable Bluetooth, then tap Bluetooth Settings. Tap Discoverable.
3. Turn the ignition key in your car to power on the electronics system. Tap the TEL button on the center console, and then tap the center stick button to start the pairing process.
4. Wait for the cars Bluetooth radio to connect with your Android phone. This could take a few minutes. If the car sees more than one phone, use the stick to select the correct phone.
5. Switch to your phone. Tap Audi MMI under Bluetooth Devices. Enter a four-digit code on the phone and tap OK, then switch back to the car dash. Press the center button to select Yes. Use the stick to enter the same four-digit code on the rotary dial, then turn the dial to the bottom, and click OK.
6. Tap OK on the phone. The car will automatically copy your phone book to the cars electronics system for voice input. When a call comes in while your phone is connected to the car, press the Accept or Decline button on the steering wheel to take or block the call.

How to Find the Build Date of an Audi

Obtaining Build Year from VIN
1. Obtain the vehicles VIN from the dashboard, a body panel, or the Audis engine bay. Newer Audis have a display window for the VIN at the lower drivers side corner of the windshield.
2. Count out to the 10th character in the VIN and note its value.
3. The 10th character identifies the model year by providing a letter, or number. For example, 1997 is represented by the letter V, 1998 is represented by W, 1999 is represented by X, 2000 by Y, 2001 is 1, 2002 is 2, and so on.
Obtaining Build Date from Specifications Sheet
4. Locate the specifications sheet for your Audi in one of the door jams. If your car is a coupe, it is most likely located in the drivers side door jam. If its a sedan, check the rear door jams.
5. Locate the Build Date field on the specifications sheet
6. Note the month and year printed on the specifications sheet in the Build Date field.

How to Operate a Mercedes Kompressor C180

Instructions
1. Get inside the Mercedes Kompressor C180, fasten your seat-belt and put the key into the ignition.
2. Ensure that the transmission of the Mercedes C180 is in the neutral position and that either the hand or foot brake are being applied.
3. Twist the ignition key and start the car.
4. Hold the Mercedes C180 in neutral momentarily until engine speed has steadied, the car is operating normally and has started to warm up for better performance.
5. Shift the Mercedes C180 into either first gear or reverse with the shift stick and with the clutch pressed in fully with your foot, but with a brake still being applied.
6. Remove any C180 braking while slowly easing off the C180 clutch and applying a little gas with the accelerator. Ease down the street in the direction you need to go.

How to Change the Cabin Air Filter in a 5 Series BMW

1. Shut the engine off and open the hood.
2. Locate the cabin air filter compartment in the rear (near the windshield) part of the passenger side engine bay.
3. Remove the 13mm bolt from the assembly with a socket wrench. Unplug the pressure sensor connection from the assembly.
4. Flip up the two latches that attach the top part of the assembly. Lift the cover and the cabin air filter from the vehicle (the filter is attached to the cover).
5. Remove the old filter from the compartment cover. Insert the new filter, lining up the filter and cover notches.
6. Inspect the bottom part of the compartment for debris (leaves, twigs, etc.) Remove them from the compartment and wipe it with a dry towel.
7. Insert the top part of the compartment with the new filter. Snap up the two latches, reconnect the pressure sensor and tighten the 13mm bolt.
8. Repeat the process for the driver side cabin air filter.

How to Reset a Mercedes Benz Computer Module

1. Plug the OBD II scan tool connector into the socket to the left and slightly below the steering wheel.
2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
3. Press the power button on the scan tool, if it does not come on automatically. Wait for the tool to complete the scanning process.
4. Press the Reset or Erase button on the scan tool to reset the computer codes.

How to Check the Oil in a 2005 BMW

1. Park your 2005 BMW on level ground. Turn the ignition switch off and allow the engine to cool for at least 10 minutes. But be sure the engine is still warm since oil expands when it is hot and contracts when it is cold.
2. Raise the hood on your BMW. This can be done by bending down in front of the car. Look for the lever and pull up while lifting on the hood. Prop the hood open if there are no springs or hydraulic strut to hold it up.
3. Find the oil dipstick. It is located near the spark plugs with a loop at one end. If you can not find a loop, look for a T-stick. Grab the dipstick and pull it all the way out.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean of any oil. Slide the dipstick back into the hole and push it all the way in. Pull it back out and hold it horizontally.
5. Look at the very end of the stick. It is marked with a line that says Full. If the oil is below the full line, you need to add more. Some BMW dipsticks have two lines with a cross hatch pattern in between. The oil level can be halfway between these two lines but no less.

How to Remove Mercedes C300 W204 Air Filter Housing

1. Open the hood of the car. Grasp the sides of the smaller engine cover in the front of the engine compartment and pull up to disengage the clips. Work around all four edges to release the cover, then set it aside.
2. Disconnect the air hose running to the rear engine cover. Pull up on the cover, working around all four edges. Turn the cover upside down to access the two engine air filters.
3. Pull the air filters out of the mounting area. Slide the replacement filters into place. Push the rear engine cover into place until the clips lock. Align the front engine cover and press it into place.

How to Replace a Windshield Washer Pump in a 1997 BMW

1. Park your BMW on a flat surface, such as in a garage, and set the parking brake. Unlatch the hood of your vehicle and raise it to access the engine. Locate the washer fluid reservoir and place the drain pan on the floor of the garage directly underneath the reservoir. Open the filler cap and reach down until you find the rubber hose connected at the bottom. Pull this hose off and allow it to drain into the pan on the floor.
2. Locate the power wire for the reservoir pump and unplug it from its connection. Use the sockets or wrenches to remove the mounting bolts on either side of the reservoir. Remove the fluid container from the engine and set it to the side with the mounting bolts.
3. Unlatch the wiring harness plug from the washer pump and free it from the firewall. Pay attention to the way the pump sets against the rubber grommet and how the fluid hose connects to the reservoir, as your new pump will come with a new rubber grommet and fluid hose. Mount the new pump in the same position until its up against the firewall; reattach the wiring harness.
4. Place the fluid reservoir back into its original place and connect the hose from the pump into the nipple on the bottom of the reservoir. Reconnect the wiring to the fluid transfer case and rethread the mounting bolts back into place. Tighten them with a wrench or the socket set. Fill the reservoir with fluid and close the hood of your vehicle. Start the engine and test the new pump until fluid comes out onto your windshield.

How to Compare BMW Series With Other Luxury Cars

1. Find vehicles in competing classes. Check the lineups of other luxury brands that compete with BMW, such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volvo, Lexus, Acura, Jaguar, Infiniti, Lincoln, Cadillac and Buick. The exact models you compare will depend on the BMW model in question. Compile a list of competing vehicles.
2. Check the specifications of the competing vehicles with those of the BMW. The specifications of the vehicles can all be found easily on their manufacturers websites. Compare the features that you desire. For example, users who value performance will be concerned with horsepower. Other users may value safety and safety features will be of chief importance. Compare the list of features and specifications of the vehicles, paying special attention to those you are most concerned with.
3. Compare the vehicles prices. Remember a vehicles cost does not only include the price of the car, but also its fuel economy and the cost of maintenance, warranties and insurance. While one car may have a cheaper sticker price, it may in fact be more expensive in the long run. Compare the long- and short-terms costs of the vehicles.
4. Check expert reviews. Publications like Road & Track and Car & Driver often compare models in certain classes of cars and give reviews on specific models. Websites like Edmunds also have very thorough car reviews. Check out what the experts say and take into account their opinions when making a decision.

How to Remove a 1999 BMW 328I Fog Light

1. Open the front hood on the car.
2. Look down at the back portion of the fog light on the engine side. The fog lights are located on the right and left sides of the front of the car.
3. Locate the small, black release clip on the back of the fog light housing.
4. Note the location of the release clip and then move to the fog light itself in the front of the car.
5. Locate the hole next to the fog light that will allow you to insert the long screwdriver.
6. Lay a towel down below the fog light in case it falls out of the car and you cant catch it. While looking down into the engine compartment, insert the screwdriver and slide it through the hole in the bumper until it is pressing against the clip.
7. Press firmly on the clip with the screwdriver to release it, but be careful not to break the clip. Pull out the fog light.
8. Remove the wires that are connected to the back of the fog light.

How to Change the Shock Absorber on a BMW

1. Park the vehicle in a well-lit area that is also flat and level. Loosen the lug nuts for the wheel that has the shock you will be replacing. Lift the car using a floor jack and lower it onto jack stands. Finish removing the wheel and set it out of the way.
2. Spray degreaser where the lower part of the strut is bolted to the suspension and wipe it down with a rag. Disconnect any lines that are fastened to brackets on the strut housing. Depending on the model, this can include the brake line and the brake wear sensor line. Remove the wheel speed sensor for ABS-equipped cars. This is held on with a small bolt. The sensor slides out of the back of the hub.
3. Remove the large bolts holding the brake caliper to the strut housing. Slide the caliper off the rotor. Support the caliper while you work. Remove the bolts where the steering arm attaches to the strut. These are generally accessed from below. Disconnect the sway bar from where it bolts to the strut housing.
4. Open the hood. Remove the three nuts that fasten the upper strut to the chassis strut tower. Slide the bottom of the strut assembly away from the suspension and down from where the studs on the top of the assembly go through the sheet metal.
5. Move the strut assembly to a work bench. Place a spring compressor on the spring, ensuring that the hooks for the spring compressor are directly across from each other. Carefully compress the spring until the tension against the top of the strut housing is relieved.
6. Remove the rubber cap over the nut that secures the strut bearing. Carefully loosen and remove the nut, ensuring that the tension on the spring is completely relieved. Remove the nut, washer and any spacers. Slide the upper strut bearing and the spring off the strut housing.
7. Transfer any pads or spacers at the top and bottom of the old strut to the new strut. Leaving the spring compressed with the compressor still fastened, slide the spring over the new strut. Slide the upper strut bearing onto the strut. Install and tighten the nut that holds the upper strut beating on. Carefully loosen the spring compressor, ensuring that the spring seats correctly in the top and bottom of the strut assembly.
8. Reinstall the top of the strut first by sliding the studs at the top of the assembly up and through the holes in the sheet metal in the cars upper strut tower. Loosely install the nuts to hold it in place. Slide the bottom of the assembly into place. You may need to press down on the suspension and steering components to get the bolt holes to line up. Reinstall the lower bolts. Tighten the upper and lower bolts.
9. Reinstall the sway bar, the brake line and other lines on their respective brackets and reinstall the ABS speed sensor, if applicable. Reinstall the brake caliper. Replace the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts. Lower the car to the ground and finish tightening the lugs nuts.

How to Upgrade a Stereo in a 1989 BMW 325i

1. Disconnect the battery from the vehicle by removing the nuts that secure the cables with a wrench.
2. Examine the dash of the vehicle. Look for grooves between the dash and the body of the car around the radio. The dash is a separate piece that can be pried off. Insert a flat head screwdriver between the dash and the radio. Gently pull the dash off of the body. Repeat this process every few inches in the groove to loosen the entire dash panel. Once the panel is sufficiently loose, it can be removed by hand.
3. Remove the screws that secure the radio in place with a flat head screwdriver. These screws are located on either side of the radio. Pull out the stock radio. Disconnect all of the wires from the back of the radio then set it aside.
4. Purchase a wiring harness for the new head unit. The wiring harness will connect the previous stereos connector wires to the new head unit. The old wires can be hard-wired to the new head unit. The wire color codes for the 1989 BMW 325 are:Constant 12V+: Red/WhiteSwitched 12V+: Purple/WhiteGround: BrownAntenna Trigger: WhiteFor the front speakers (5 1/4-inch kick panels)Left Front (+):WhiteLeft Front (-):BlackRight Front (+): WhiteRight Front (-): BlackFor the rear speakers(5 1/4-inch side panels)Left Rear (+):WhiteLeft Rear (-): BlackRight Rear (+): WhiteRight Rear (-): Black
5. Connect the BMWs stereo wires to the new head unit. Insert the new head unit into the body of the car and screw it in. Reattach the dashboard. Reconnect the battery. Turn on the car and test the stereo.

How to Install a TT Soft Top

Manual Soft Top Operation
1. Turn your Audi TTs engine off if your soft top is only manually installable.
2. Push in the soft top release storage buttons on either side of the vehicle. Pull the soft top up and release its front strap.
3. Lift the entire soft top out of the storage container and fit it over the vehicles cockpit until it connects to the windshield frame.
4. Go inside the Audi TT, press the large button on the ceiling and grab the soft top handle. Turn the handle counterclockwise and pull down on the soft top. Turn the handle clockwise while holding the soft top to the windshield frame.
Power Controlled Soft Top Operation
5. Turn your Audi TTs engine on and pull up on the emergency brake to engage it.
6. Push the soft top control button next to the emergency brake and hold it in. The soft top will emerge from the storage well in the rear of the vehicle.
7. Release the button when the soft top is no longer moving forward. Press the large button on the ceiling and twist the soft top handle counterclockwise. Pull the soft top down and toward the windshield frame and twist the handle clockwise to lock it in.

How to Adjust the Sunroof on a Bonneville

1. Turn the Bonneville on. Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the On position.
2. Press and hold the Sunroof switch back to the first position. The sunroof switch is located in the overhead headliner between the sun visors. The first position opens the sunshade and glass panel.
3. Press and release the switch back to the second position to open the sunroof to the comfort stop position. This position opens the glass to a position that is designed to reduce noise and allow air into the car that is comfortable for passengers.
4. Press the sunroof in any direction when opening and the sunroof immediately stops at that position.
5. Press and hold the sunroof switch for more than one and half seconds and the sunroof opens all the way.
6. Press and hold the sunroof switch forward to close the sunroof.
7. Push the sunroof switch upward to open the sunroof glass to the vent position. The sunroof must first be all the way closed. The vent position opens the sunroof by tilting it.

How to Install a Thermostat on a BMW 323ic

1. Remove the radiator hose from the thermostat housing by loosening the retaining clip that secures the hose onto the housing with the screwdriver. Pull the hose off the thermostat housing and hold it vertical so the antifreeze goes back into the radiator. Push the hose off to the side to make accessing the thermostat housing easier.
2. Remove the 10 mm bolts that hold the thermostat housing onto the intake manifold of the BMW with the wrench and then pull the thermostat housing off the intake manifold.
3. Remove the old thermostat and then place the new one into the intake manifold. The thermostat sits on a machined lip that is located below the level of antifreeze. The thermostat should be properly seated to ensure it works correctly.
4. Pull the old thermostat gasket off the intake manifold and place a bead of RTV gasket sealer in its place on the intake manifold. Place the paper thermostat gasket on top of the RTV gasket sealer. Place a small amount of RTV gasket sealer on the bottom of the thermostat housing and then bolt the housing back into place.
5. Place the radiator hose back onto the thermostat housing and secure the retaining clip into place.
6. Start the engine and allow it to warm up. Inspect for leaks where the thermostat housing is bolted to the intake manifold and where the radiator hose connects to the housing. If the radiator hose leaks, replace the retaining clip with a band clamp. If the area where the housing and the manifold bolts together leaks, tighten the housing bolts more.

How to Maintain Convertible Tops on a Mercedes Benz

1. Clean your Mercedes Benz soft top only with products designed for use on convertible soft-top fabric and windows. Chemical cleaners that are not designed for use on these fabrics and plastics can discolor the top and may obscure visibility. Mercedes Benz convertible tops are normally made from German Sonnenland canvas, so you will need to use a cleaner designed to safely clean canvas.
2. Avoid getting your vehicles soft top dirty, if possible. Mud, sand and other debris will scratch and abrade the soft top. Dirt can also get trapped in weather stripping on the top and affect the seal that is formed when the top is raised. An improper seal will cause the top to leak.
3. Do not drive your Mercedes convertible through an automatic car wash. The high-pressure blast of the water can seriously damage the fragile top, weaken seals between the weather stripping and the vehicle and will normally get your interior wet in the process, which can lead to mold.
4. Store your Mercedes convertible indoors or under a car cover to reduce the likelihood of the top being damaged by bad weather or falling debris such as tree limbs in a storm. Soft tops are not difficult to puncture.
5. Use discretion when putting your vehicles top up and down. The more you raise and lower your convertible top the more wear and tear you put on it. Avoid putting the top down only to raise it five to 10 minutes later. Purchase a car cover and carry it with you if you want to cover your vehicle in a parking lot or a friends house.