Purifiers
Carburetor and Throttle Body Cleaner is an active solvent that removes tar and varnish deposits, as well as carbon deposits, most cleaners leave behind a fine foam that does not harden and is resistant to the formation of tar and varnish deposits. Not recommended for cleaning electrical wires.
Brake system cleaner is used to remove oil contaminants, brake fluid residues and deposits of a torn nature from the brake system.
Electrical wire cleaner removes oxides, corrosion and deposits from electrical contacts, thus restoring the conductivity of electrical circuits. It can be used to clean spark plug electrodes, carburetor jets, relay regulators and other devices where the presence of oil is undesirable.
Dehumidifiers help remove moisture from electrical devices such as generators, voltage regulators, electrical connectors and fuses. Absorbers do not conduct electricity, do not burn or cause corrosion.
Engine cleaner is a very strong solvent that allows you to clean an oily, formidable engine or other heavily soiled exterior parts of a car. Depending on the composition, it can be applied by spray or brush and washed off with water or solvent.
Lubricants
Engine oil, by definition, is used to run an engine. Usually it contains a large number of different additives - anti-corrosion, anti-foam, anti-wear.
Engine oils have different viscosities - from 0 to 50. The recommended viscosity depends on the season, temperature and engine type. Oils with low viscosity (winter) used in cold climates and when the engine is running with moderate loads. Viscous oils (summer) are used when operating the engine in hot climates and under increased loads. All-season oils combine the characteristics of winter and summer oils and are available in a wide range of viscosities from 5W-20 to 20W-50.
Gear oil is designed to work in manual transmissions, differentials and other units that require lubrication at high operating temperatures.
Chassis and wheel bearing grease is a grease used to lubricate high-load moving joints. These include wheel bearings, suspension and steering ball joints, constant velocity joints of drive shafts.
High-Temperature Lubricant - A grease used in the operation of an assembly at elevated temperatures, not for example, wheel bearings equipped with disc brakes. Typically, such a lubricant contains molybdenum disulfide, which acts as "dry" lubricants.
White grease - grease for metal mates operating in high humidity conditions. White grease retains its properties over a wide temperature range (from -75 to +90°and is not washed out with water.
Silicone lubricants are used to lubricate non-metallic parts - rubber, plastic, vinyl, nylon.
Graphite lubricants are used where there is a high possibility of contamination, such as in locks. Graphite is a solid lubricant and continues to lubricate parts even in case of severe contamination. Graphite conducts electricity, so this lubricant can be used in electrical switches, for example, to lubricate ignition switch contacts.
Molybdenum oil - oil with low viscosity easily penetrates into frozen and rusty joints and prevents further corrosion and freezing.
Thermal Conductive Grease - A specialty lubricant used in the assembly of electronic modules requiring good heat dissipation, such as electronic ignition systems.
Sealants
RTV sealant is a compound widely used for sealing joints with conventional gaskets. The sealant is made on the basis of silicone and is an air curing adhesive. It fills surface irregularities well, remains sufficiently plastic after hardening, is not afraid of water, retains its properties at moderate temperatures, and is well cleaned from surfaces.
Anaerobic sealant is in many ways similar in its properties to RTV. It is used both for sealing conventional gaskets and instead of gaskets (so-called "liquid gasket"). If RTV polymerizes in air, then the anaerobic sealant will only harden in the absence of air.
This means that the anaerobic compactor acquires its properties only after assembly of the assembly.
Pipe thread sealant is used for sealing connections of hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum pipelines. Typically, this sealant is Teflon-based and is sold as an aerosol, paste, or lightweight tape.
Chemical reagents
Anti-Seize Compound prevents seizing, galling, cold welding and metal corrosion in threaded connections High temperature anti-seizing compounds made with copper and graphite are used in exhaust system and exhaust manifold bolting, for example.
The anaerobic anti-loosening compound prevents spontaneous loosening of threaded connections under the influence of loads and vibration. Medium-strength compounds are used to fix screws, bolts and nuts of small sizes, which can be loosened if necessary. High strength compounds are used to lock large size bolts, nuts and studs that do not need to be loosened frequently.
Additive additives for oils perform various functions - from regulating the viscosity characteristic to reducing the coefficient of friction and wear.
It should be noted that most motor oil manufacturers do not approve the use of any additives in their oils.
Gas additives (for engines running on gas fuel) perform different functions depending on their chemical composition. They usually contain solvents that remove tar and pack buildup in the carburetor, fuel injectors and intake connector. They prevent the formation of carbon deposits on the walls of the combustion chamber. Some additives contain lubricant for the top of the cylinders, piston rings and valves. There are additives that prevent gas from condensing inside the cylinder.
Miscellaneous
Brake fluid is a specially formulated brake fluid that can operate at the median temperatures and pressures of a brake system. Brake fluid reacts with car paint, so be careful not to leave it on the bodywork. The liquid is hygroscopic - it readily absorbs moisture from the air. Therefore, store brake fluid in a well sealed container.
Glue for body seals is used for gluing window, door and glass seals. Sometimes it is used for gluing cladding parts.
Anti-corrosion mastic - a substance based on bitumen and a petroleum solvent is designed to protect metal parts from the underside of the car from corrosion. To some extent, it also acts as an anti-noise protection, since it isolates the bottom of the car.
Waxes and polishes are used to protect and care for painted and chrome car parts. Different types of paints may require different formulations of polishing fluids and coatings. Some polishes include a fine abrasive to help quickly remove the oxidized layer of old paint. Recently, protective compounds without wax have appeared, based on silicone and polymers. Such compounds are more durable than wax-based compounds, and the method of applying them to surfaces has been simplified