How to aligning the headlights

A practical way to check the alignment of the car headlights, very important to prevent an accident and properly illuminate all the way.

Steps to align the headlights

If we have the headlights properly aligned with the way we see the full capacity of our headlights and avoid causing accidents with tragic consequences for themselves and others avoid blinding the driver goes in the opposite direction.

Before a trip is very important to check and align the headlights that can be affected by adding weight to the vehicle in the rear. It is also advisable to do after changing the front bulbs or lamps.

This can be done by a specialist workshop or by oneself without major complications.

We know that high or road lights , have a range of about 100 meters depending on the model of the car and power the headlights and illuminate both the opposite lane as their own. Casualties or dipped beam focus closer than our banquina channel without invading the opposite direction to the contrary not dazzle the driver.

The high and low beams are differentiated by their internal construction, and highlights as well illuminate a larger area with more light output.

To align the headlights must perform these steps

1. Locate the vehicle in an area without slopes, flat and well in front of a wall that is perpendicular to the floor (ie no inclination to ground).
2. From a short distance from the wall (less than 30 cm), turn on the high beams on the wall and mark the point of greatest illumination of each lighthouse. Do the same with the lights low differentiating each brand together.
3. Zoom the vehicle about 6 feet from the wall in a straight line and turn the lights down low again. The point of greatest illumination is expected to fall by 10% and be in the same line with the earlier mark.
4. If one does not meet the above condition we proceed to align the car headlight . To do each headlight has two adjustment screws, one moves from top to bottom and the other from right to left. Proceed to move these screws until this point more light straight 5 cm below the first mark.
5. Now turn on the high road or lights and checked to be between 4 and 5 cm below the high light marks made at the beginning.
6. If the high and low beam lights are independent, proceed to align the beam with the adjustment screws each to the desired result. 

leading cars in the low and high beam in the same headlight if necessary adjust slightly with the same adjustment screws and repeat the previous point to find a point of compromise setting. (The setting of low light or crossing should have higher priority).

If it fails to align any of the headlights, we must review the lamps or bulbs are correct and well located within the receptacle.

It can also happen that the headlamp control system is broken, in this case you have to go to a specialist for repair or replacement can shop and then if a linear car headlights .

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How to change a car battery

With these instructions on changing the car battery, you can fix the problem it boot and get moving again.

Step by step how to change a car battery

If you have trouble starting your car, mainly in the morning it may be time to check the status of the battery and to change it.

To make this process it is necessary that your car's engine is off like all the vehicle components that consume power.

As the battery contains a flammable solution is convenient to work in well ventilated areas.

Steps to control and change the battery in your car

Step 1: Ensure that the battery needs replacing

First check your appearance, if the battery has cracks or crevices definitely needs to be replaced.

Also check the condition of the terminals are the plus and minus buttons that connect to the alternator cables. Sometimes, the sulfate can corrode the terminals or prevent current flow to the motor, remove the guides and clean the contacts can help solve the problem.

If your battery is not maintenance free, you should periodically check the level of fluid in it, lack of fluid can cause loss of battery charge . To check the level open covers to see if the solution completely covers the internal plates, if you only see water and no plates then okay,otherwise add distilled water. IF the battery is discharged and you should take to load.

In cases of extreme weather can freeze the liquid to get it working again you should take it to a warm place to thaw.

Step 2: Remove the battery

Once you have determined that you need to change or remove the battery for charging , drain off the Negative Terminal, being careful not to damage it, then Positive, never the other way around because if there is steam battery electrolyte Outdoor This deflagration may occur. Also, check that the battery terminals do not touch, once disconnected, with the metal parts of the vehicle (cover with insulating material) and prevents them from touching each other.

Now with a wrench remove the system battery mounting at this point grasp it firmly and remove it from the car.

It is important at this time to spend a little time to clean the terminals and tray with a solution of hot water and a little baking soda. If necessary, use a wire brush or sandpaper to clean the terminals well.

Step 3: Insert new or recharged battery

When buying a new battery, make sure that is the right size and correct orientation. Most vendors can advise you if you tell the make and model of vehicle.

Carefully place the new battery into the tray. Recheck that the positive terminal is on the right side. Connect this terminal to the positive terminal, press down and make sure the setting is secure. Repeat with the negative terminal.

At this point it would be good to place a thin layer of petroleum jelly around the terminal to prevent rusting. In parts stores can be found in spray products that perform the same function and do not accumulate dirt, but are relatively expensive.

Step 4: Close the hood and turn on the car

Keep the engine running for a few minutes to take the battery fully charged.

Step 5: Discard the old battery

The battery old is highly toxic and must dispose of it properly. The best solution is to take it to a recycling center where he recovered a small portion of the investment.

This video will help you to change the battery in your car.

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