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We continue to share experience in operating automobiles. This time under the knife of our "avtohirurga" came a typical city car Nissan Note. Whether to break a new car? Some time ago I would have said unequivocally - no. But now the situation has changed. Apparently, after the Iron Curtain fell and the western automakers have seen how you can do "business in Russian." How different from us - showered with new machines. The owner runs the store for parts, buys, places, and they are still worse than the old. Throws, buying new ... And so several times. Such an idyllic picture of lucrative spoil so far only foreign manufacturers - produce high quality parts for our Zhiguli. However, it does not matter - as long as the owner of the Lada car will replace the most problematic parts of imported, more simply, with their hands to gather "poluinomarku", the body will rot to the holes. Still, no wonder the western marketing experts eat their own bread. You'll see - and already a new Toyota Camry inside squeaks just like "nine", with music - something rattling. At the request of the owner to correct the problem on clearly not cheap car - the answer from the dealer often is: "All the squeaks, rattles at all." For two winters shabby treatment on the cast discs, and they decorated the black spots of corrosion. The pump was only 30 thousand kilometers - a very "in Zhigulevskoye. Just ten years ago, cars Toyota, and even more so a business-class cars, almost broke even. I know what I'm saying - at the very such. Often, new models are even known brands flawed, there are breakdowns in the plain, carried recall of the company. You can certainly get dealers to fulfill their obligations to swear, to sue, write a complaint. It takes time spent nerves ... Motorists also want very simple things - to ride safely and not think about nothing. "Gypsy-mail" works fast, and interested people are already aware of the problems (or lack thereof) in certain models in almost all price categories. One of the "hassle" of cars and would like to dedicate this story. Nissan Note, factory designation E11E, production started in 2006. He came with a twin-engine: CR14DE and HR16DE. Motor power is, respectively, 88 and 110 liters. with. 1,6-liter provides "automatic", cars with smaller engine capacity is only available with the "mechanics". During his work in "Imprint" I remember only one case of warranty - replacement of the engine radiator and air conditioner. On a small motor is one-piece - an interesting design. We were pleased with the price details - less than $ 300. Usually costs so unoriginal heatsink on foreign cars in its class. In general, the construction of the base car is virtually identical Micra K12E. Maintenance of the dealers is the most inexpensive - cheap shoes, filters. That's only platinum spark a little pumped up. However, according to the manufacturer, the life of "platinum" - 100 thousand miles on all warranty. The only problem - gasoline. Iron-containing additives, which increase the octane number, it is still on than delayed - on the cheap candles or expensive, so change them from time to time is still necessary. Note design is simple and straightforward. Leading the way - "McPherson", in the back - an elastic beam without any frills, even without a stabilizer bar. Rear brake drum - simply nowhere. Despite this, Note features the full program - ABS, the system increases braking effort, front / side airbags, air conditioning, headlight washers, heated mirrors / seats, rain sensor, electric windows. On top of that car was a multi-purpose, "supersemeynym", so to speak. To the country can take out so much that it tired to load. Salon for hatchback transformed a very, very bad. Electric power steering works great - the parking is very light, at speeds heavier. Note goes very well, despite the simplicity of design. Even a engine capacity of 1.4 liters is enough it accelerates briskly. With HR16DE generally feel an athlete, subjective sensations of acceleration on a small car is always impressive. Of course, the engine is increased to select preferred - "more fun" lucky. But even here one must take into account the subtleties - the one that I mentioned at the outset. Engine volume of 1.6 liters is not plagued by problems, but it can not be repaired - there is no repair pistons. So if you run the machine is impressive, it is better to abandon such a purchase. It is a secondary market, of course. These cars are just beginning to appear there. At CR14DE repair Pistons still have, though only the size of 0,2. One neat overhaul will suffice. A few words on spare parts. Car Micra K12E, soplatformennik Note, issued in 2002. Pads are interchangeable, front - D1060AX60A, rear - 44060AX625. And those and others are already selling Nipparts and Kashiyama. Air and oil filters are different for different motors. At CR14DE oil - 1520870J00, air - 16546AX600; on HR16DE oil - 1520865F01, air - 16546ED000. In-salon filter is also interchangeable with the Micra and has the original number 27891AX010. The shops have appeared "neoriginal" for these items, so choose specialty stores and service stations. Currently, there are so many fakes of spare parts. Their level of production and printing is such that distinguish a fake is often impossible. The difference can be understood only by putting on the spare car, but it is better not to bring. Timing chain on both engines. Saves space, and more reliable. True, it does not mean that we should not monitor the state of the chain, sprockets, tensioners, dampers. Do not be lazy to look at the circuit - with time it is pulled. Or to entrust it to specialists. However, if you monitor the condition and regularly do, is unlikely to have to resort to substantial investments. It all depends on the owner, operating a vehicle. Not bad still a little understood principle of your "iron horse." All cases of failure Nissan Note, as a rule, are caused by the driver. Dealers put the crankcase on the sale of the car. I recommend it not be neglected. If the acquired second-hand car is not worth it, I strongly advise to buy it and install. Consider only that protection under the manual transmission and automatic transmission - is different. What is the result? And finally, we have versatile, modern, dynamic, reliable car, but still have good handling, but still owned by such famous brands as Nissan. Almost a dream of any practical motorist. If you consider yourself to this category, I recommend to look at the Nissan Note.