How a simple pencil saves drivers a lot of trouble
- June 30, 2023
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Ordinary pencils can now be bought in any children’s store. But few people know that at least one should be in every motorist’s car. After all, with its
Ordinary pencils can now be bought in any children’s store. But few people know that at least one should be in every motorist’s car. After all, with its help you can solve quite complex puzzles. About this – in the material of the portal “AvtoVzglyad”.
First, let’s remember how difficult it is to unscrew the nuts or bolts on the wheels. Through time, dirt and reagents, they turn sour, so much so that they have to be picked. Or worse, cut down and drill out the remains. It is clear that such work takes time and is unrealistic to shake the nerves. And when it comes to replacing the hub, you care.
Other citizens will say that all that was needed was to lubricate or “work out” the parts with grease drained from the engine. Under no circumstances should this be done, as expressly stated in the instructions for use. The consequences will be serious. The fasteners will loosen, which will lead to parasitic vibrations of the wheel. The worst option is for it to get lost and fly off in an unknown direction. The result is an accident, often quite serious.
Let’s not forget that the wheel turns into an unguided missile that can kill a person. The web is full of these types of videos. Yes, and it will not be difficult for him to break through the windshield of another car.
In order for the bolts not to sour and to unscrew easily, you need a simple pencil. First we clean the threads with an aerosol “brake cleaner” type, and then we rub it with a pencil. The graphite in the stylus seals perfectly and prevents corrosion. In addition, the material is resistant to high temperatures and is neutral for alloys such as nickel, chromium and aluminum. That is to say, it is excellent as a separation medium when metal parts come into contact.
By the way, if you accidentally drop a graphite-lubricated bolt or nut on the floor, no dirt will stick to the part. But this abrasive can damage the thread when twisting.
A similar method is used if the wheels “stick” to the hub. To do this, we first clean the hub well from rust and crumble a small stylus into the bag. Graphite is then applied to the hub with a brush. After that, the wheel does not stick and is removed without any problems.
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First, let’s remember how difficult it is to unscrew the nuts or bolts on the wheels. Through time, dirt and reagents, they turn sour, so much so that they have to be picked. Or worse, cut down and drill out the remains. It is clear that such work takes time and is unrealistic to shake the nerves. And when it comes to replacing the hub, you care.
Other citizens will say that all that was needed was to lubricate or “work out” the parts with grease drained from the engine. Under no circumstances should this be done, as expressly stated in the instructions for use. The consequences will be serious. The fasteners will loosen, which will lead to parasitic vibrations of the wheel. The worst option is for it to get lost and fly off in an unknown direction. The result is an accident, often quite serious.
Let’s not forget that the wheel turns into an unguided missile that can kill a person. The web is full of these types of videos. Yes, and it will not be difficult for him to break through the windshield of another car.
In order for the bolts not to sour and to unscrew easily, you need a simple pencil. First we clean the threads with an aerosol “brake cleaner” type, and then we rub it with a pencil. The graphite in the stylus seals perfectly and prevents corrosion. In addition, the material is resistant to high temperatures and is neutral for alloys such as nickel, chromium and aluminum. That is to say, it is excellent as a separation medium when metal parts come into contact.
By the way, if you accidentally drop a graphite-lubricated bolt or nut on the floor, no dirt will stick to the part. But this abrasive can damage the thread when twisting.
A similar method is used if the wheels “stick” to the hub. To do this, we first clean the hub well from rust and crumble a small stylus into the bag. Graphite is then applied to the hub with a brush. After that, the wheel does not stick and is removed without any problems.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
