Números anteriores: (ENGLISH)
Número 1 / 28 Sep, 2007
- ¿Cuál es la correcta posición de manejo? (1)
- Las diferencias usando transmisión automática
- Para qué sirve una política vehicular
Número 2 / 4 Oct, 2007
- ¿Cuál es la correcta posición de manejo? (2)
- Temperatura elevada en el motor
- Evaluar y capacitar conductores
Número 3 / 11 Oct, 2007
- ¿Cómo frenar correctamente? (1)
- Cómo distribuir el peso de las cargas
- El relevamiento de caminos
Número 4 / 18 Oct, 2007
- ¿Cómo frenar correctamente? (2)
- Cómo conservar la batería de su vehículo
- La Auditoria Vehicular
Número 5 / 25 Oct, 2007
- ¿Cómo frenar correctamente? (3)
- ¿Cómo mantenemos los neumáticos? Pesados
- Administrar el riesgo vehicular
Número 6 / 1 Nov, 2007
- ¿Cómo se ajustan los espejos?
- Prevenir el recalentamiento del motor
- El estudio de accidentes
Número 7 / 8 Nov, 2007
- Precauciones para manejar de noche
- Quinta Rueda y Perno Maestro (1)
- Plan de viajes, una herramienta integradora
Número 8 / 15 Nov, 2007
- Tiempos de frenado con frenos de aire
- Quinta Rueda y Perno Maestro (2)
- Los talleres y sus auditorias
Número 9 / 22 Nov, 2007
- La Maniobra de sobrepaso (1)
- Mantenimiento de los neumáticos (1)
- Registrar la conducción segura las 24 hs.
Número 10 / 29 Nov, 2007
- La Maniobra de sobrepaso (2)
- Mantenimiento de los neumáticos (2)
- Asumir el riesgo del manejo contratado
Número 11 / 6 Dic, 2007
- Manejo en lluvia
- Cómo leer un neumático
- Control de acceso
Número 12 / 13 Dic, 2007
- Manejo con frenos ABS
- Seguridad en los sistemas de enganche
- Valor y Cultura de la conducción segura
Número 13 / 20 Dic, 2007
- ¿Cuándo es preferible no manejar?
- Cadenas de seguridad en el acople
- Certificación y normas de la gestión
Número 14 / 27 Dic, 2007
- Sistema de frenos inerciales en remolques
- Mantenimiento del aire acondicionado
- Gestión Vehicular: Por dónde empezar
Número 15 / 14 May, 2008
- Definición de manejo
- Cuidados del embrague
Número 16 / 28 May, 2008
- La influencia de la actitud en el Manejo
- El aceite de la caja de cambios
Número 17 / 11 Jun, 2008
- La circulación en curvas
- Cómo elegir el mejor neumático
Número 18 / 25 Jun, 2008
- Efectos de la ansiedad al volante
- Amortiguadores en buen estado
Número 19 / 10 Jul, 2008
- Manejo en reversa
- Prepare su vehículo para el frío
Número 20 / 23 Jul, 2008
- Dormir bien para conducir mejor
- Diagnóstico del color del humo
Número 21 / 06 Ago, 2008
- Cómo subir y bajar rampas
- El sistema de refrigeración del motor
Número 22 / 20 Ago, 2008
- Creencias erróneas en el manejo de hombres y mujeres
- Carga segura en cisternas
Número 23 / 03 Sep, 2008
- El manejo en niebla - Primera entrega
- Iluminación segura
Número 24 / 17 Sep, 2008
- El manejo en niebla - Segunda entrega
- El mantenimiento seguro de los frenos hidráulicos (1)
Número 25 / 1 Oct, 2008
- Los malos hábitos y las conductas al manejar
- El mantenimiento seguro de los frenos hidráulicos (2)
Número 26 / 15 Oct, 2008
- Cómo aprendemos a manejar
- El "sangrado" de neumáticos
Número 27 / 29 Oct, 2008
- El cruce de intersecciones
- Reformas y modificaciones peligrosas en vehículos pesados
Número 28 / 12 Nov, 2008
- Distracción y manejo
- Fallas comunes en las transmisiones
Número 29 / 26 Nov, 2008
- Dos formas distintas de comprender el manejo
- Iluminación segura
Número 30 / 10 Dic, 2008
- Evitar distraerse al manejar
- Algunas fallas fáciles de detectar
Número 31 / 14 Ene, 2009
- Definamos el accidente
- El Control de Estabilidad
Número 32 / 28 Ene, 2009
- La fatiga, un enemigo al volante
- La dirección del vehículo
Número 33 / 11 Feb, 2009
- Ilusiones perceptivas
- Reglaje de la dirección
Número 34 / 25 Feb, 2009
- Automovilistas y ciclistas, una convivencia inteligente
- Avances en la dirección
Número 35 / 11 Mar, 2009
- El uso indebido de la bocina
- Funcionamiento del embrague
Número 36 / 25 Mar, 2009
- Manejo en nieve
- Mantenimiento del embrague
Número 37 / 8 Abr, 2009
- Comprendiendo las señales viales
- Las fechas de vencimiento
Número 38 / 22 Abr, 2009
- Controlar la ira
- La importancia del torque del motor durante el manejo (1)
Número 39 / 6 May, 2009
- ¿Podemos mejorar nuestra técnica de manejo?
- La importancia del torque del motor durante el manejo (2)
Número 40 / 20 May, 2009
- Manejo y antidepresivos, una combinación peligrosa
- Uso correcto de la transmisión en vehículos 4x4
Número 41 / 3 Jun, 2009
- El grado de atención se puede mejorar
- Mantenimiento: la clave para prolongar la vida útil del motor
Previous issues: (ESPAÑOL)
Number 1 / Sep 28, 2007
- Which is the proper driving position? (1)
- Using automatic transmissions
- What is a vehicle policy good for?
Number 2 / Oct 4, 2007
- Which is the proper driving position? (2)
- What to do when the engine overheats
- Evaluate and train drivers
Number 3 / Oct 11, 2007
- How to brake correctly (1)
- How to distribute load in trucks
- The reasons why road research is necessary
Number 4 / Oct 18, 2007
- How to brake correctly (2)
- Tips to conserve the battery
- Auditing vehicles
Number 5 / Oct 25, 2007
- How to brake correctly (3)
- How to maintain tires in good conditions?
- Managing vehicle risk
Number 6 / Nov 1, 2007
- How we adjust car mirrors?
- How to prevent the engine from overheating?
- Accidents study
Number 7 / Nov 8, 2007
- Precautions when driving at night
- Fifth Wheel and King Pin (1)
- Trip planning, a combining tool
Number 8 / Nov 15, 2007
- Braking with air brakes
- Fifth Wheel and King Pin (2)
- Repair shop audits
Number 9 / Nov 22, 2007
- The overtake manoeuvre (1)
- Tire maintenance (1)
- 24hs driving safely recording
Number 10 / Nov 29, 2007
- The overtake manoeuvre (2)
- Tire maintenance (2)
- Taking responsibility for the hired driving
Number 11 / Dec 6, 2007
- Driving when it rains
- Understanding tire markings
- Access control
Number 12 / Dec 13, 2007
- Driving with Anti Lock Braking System
- Coupling system safety
- Safe driving, Values and Culture
Number 13 / Dec 21, 2007
- When it's better to avoid driving?
- Safety chains for coupling systems
- Management rules and certification
Number 14 / Dec 27, 2007
- Overspeed brakes' trailers
- Air conditioning maintenance
- Where to start from
Number 15 / May 14, 2008
- Driving Definition
- Clutch maintenance
Number 16 / May 28, 2008
- The Attitude's influence when driving
- Gear box oil
Number 17 / Jun 11, 2008
- Driving through curves
- How to choose the best tires
Number 18 / Jun 25, 2008
- Anxiety effects in driving
- Maintained shock absorbers, safety vehicles
Number 19 / Jul 10, 2008
- Driving backwards
- Prepare your vehicle for cold weather
Number 20 / Jul 23, 2008
- Sleeping well, better driving
- Exhaust fumes colour diagnosis
Number 21 / Aug 6, 2008
- How to ascend and descend slopes safely
- The engine cooling system
Number 22 / Aug 20, 2008
- Dysfunctional beliefs in women and men driving
- Safe Load in Tank Trucks
Number 23 / Sep 3, 2008
- Driving in the fog
- Safe lights
Number 24 / Sep 17, 2008
- Driving in the fog - Second part
- Hydraulic brakes safe maintenance (1)
Number 25 / Oct 1, 2008
- Bad habits and their influence in behaviour
- Hydraulic brakes safe maintenance (2)
Number 26 / Oct 15, 2008
- How we learn to drive
- Reducing tire air pressure
Number 27 / Oct 29, 2008
- Crossing junctions
- Dangerous alterations and modifications on heavy vehicles
Number 28 / Nov 12, 2008
- Driving and distraction
- Common transmission failures
Number 29 / Nov 26, 2008
- Two different ways of understanding "Driving"
- Safe lights
Number 30 / Dec 10, 2008
- Preventing distractions
- Failures easy to be detected
Number 31 / Jan 14, 2009
- "Accident", its definition
- Electronic Stability Control
Number 32 / Jan 28, 2009
- Fatigue, the driving enemy
- The steering on vehicles
Number 33 / Feb 11, 2009
- Perceptual phenomena
- Steering regulation
Number 34 / Feb 25, 2009
- Car drivers and bikers, an intelligent coexistence
- Progress in steering systems
Number 35 / Mar 11, 2009
- Wrong horn usage
- How the clutch works
Number 36 / 25 Mar, 2009
- Driving in snowy roads
- Clutch maintenance
Number 37 / 8 Abr, 2009
- Understanding signposting
- Expiring dates
Number 38 / 22 Abr, 2009
- Rage control
- The importance of the engine's torque when driving (1)
Number 39 / 6 May, 2009
- Can we improve our driving techniques?
- The importance of the engine's torque when driving (2)
Number 40 / 20 May, 2009
- Driving and antidepressants, a dangerous combination
- Correct 4x4 transmissions usage
Number 41 / 3 Jun, 2009
- The attention degree can be improved
- Maintenance: the key to extend the engine's service life
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March 25, 2009
number 36
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We are glad to send you the 36th INFO MANEJO's issue. Today you will learn how to maintain the clutch and also how to travel through roads with snow.
We also invite you to visit our new web site where you will find previous INFO MANEJO issues, in their Spanish and English versions.
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Driving in snowy roads
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Snow in roads is generally dangerous for drivers, even if they have the necessary element for those conditions. Apart from the below 0ºC precautions, we must considerate additional ones when the road has snow or ice.
Firstly, let's know two truths about the matter:
Truth nº1:
It is not convenient to reduce tire pressure under the manufacturer recommended levels. "Bleeding" tires does not improve the adherence, it is a mistaken belief.
Truth nº2:
If you have never driven in adverse conditions, attention, we warn you that you don't know how to do it and is convenient to be accompanied by someone with experience.
Driving in snow rules:
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Make a proper trip plan, including tire chains to break the ice of the road. In this way, the ice portion which is fractured leaves the asphalt uncovered and we can advance. It is similar for snow, but the chains work as steps facilitating driving.
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Although we have chains, the driving speed must be ruled always by a limit where we feel safe, with a logical answer to maneuvers, accelerations and braking that must be soft and progressive, with no skidding or unnecessary blockings.
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The vehicle should always traction and must be under our steering control, when this does not happen, it leads us and this is a very risky situation. In that case, reduce speed or stop if necessary.
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Chains are very useful and must be always ready to be used during winter time, but we must use it only when needed. Be careful when driving over asphalt without snow or ice, the chains must be removed, or drive very slowly because the can be worn out very easily, breaking the coachwork.
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It is preferable to place chains in the four wheels, if we have two, first evaluate if it is better to use it in the traction wheels of our 4x2 vehicle, and if it is a 4x4, in the directional wheels. |
How to place the chains:
1. The car is stopped; place the cable and the chain in the floor, always on the inner face of the wheel.
2. Secure the tension cable -that normally is red- to the upper part of the wheel.
3. Fasten the hook and the chain to the upper part -so the wheel is wrapped up by it-.
4. Nab the link with the tighter hook. Tense the chain so it is correctly placed.
A lot of times, the roads do not allow us to continue the trip. We must prepare a plan that contemplates this kind of situations with full fuel deposit for heating, warm clothes, water, food and if possible, communication devices.
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Clutch maintenance
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Going to a repair shop and not knowing what is happening with the vehicle clutch is a bad experience. Let's see how some clutch flaws appear in a mechanism with cable, which helps us know when we need to check it.
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+ The clutch skids, we accelerate the engine and the vehicle does not respond.
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- Clutch-disk cover worn out or burnt.
- Lubricating oil or grease in the disk.
- Pressure plate deteriorated, crystallized.
- The pedal is hard to go back to its original position.
- Bad regulation.
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+ Noises when releasing the pedal.
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- Bushing-lever deteriorated.
- Gear box -striated axis worn out.
- The control cable is dirty.
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+ Noises when pressing the pedal.
+ These flaws are usually caused prematurely because the driver presses the pedal while driving.
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- Bushing-lever spring deteriorated.
- Big gap between the disc nucleus and the axis.
- The bearing is not well lubricated.
- Bad regulation.
- The control cable is dirty.
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+ The clutch does not stop; it is hard to place the 1st march and other gears.
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- Bad regulation.
- Clutch-disk cover worn out or with imperfections.
- Rusty disk-nucleus groove.
- Pressure plate springs are worn out.
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+ The clutch vibrates, the car shakes.
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- Lubricating oil or grease in the disk or the flywheel.
- The flywheel surface altered by overheating or bad usage.
- The clutch-disk covers are open because they unstuck or the rivets are broken.
- The disk nucleus is broken.
- Flaws in the control system.
- Disk-covers badly worn out.
- Disk springs are worn out or broken.
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We should pay attention that the pedal is not hard and it works in a quiet, soft and progressive way.
If you notice any kind of defect, go to the repair shop and guide the mechanic about the potential flaw.
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