UAZ has an anniversary: exactly 70 years ago, in the early autumn of 1941, the Stalin Automobile Plant was evacuated from Moscow to Ulyanovsk. Ulyanovsk residents offered to celebrate their anniversary on the western coast of Lake Baikal - with a trip to Patriots with Iveco diesel engines, which will also very soon become part of the plant's history.
I would like it to be the other way around - the end of the beginning.
Who among the inhabitants of the Russian outback has not dreamed of a diesel UAZ? IN different times The “goat” was wooed by units of Russian, Italian, Austrian, German, Japanese, Polish and even Chinese origin. But imported heavy fuel engines were expensive, and domestic ones were unreliable. However, the villagers spoke well of the Polish turbodiesel Andoria (AR No. 10, 2005), which was serially installed on the Hunter: they loved the engine for its simplicity, maintainability and “omnivorousness”. Well, the most successful third-party conversion was the UAZ with the Toyota 1 KZ-TE diesel engine - the most powerful in the “herd”.
Since August 2008, UAZ workers decided to switch to Italian Iveco F1A diesel engines - the same ones that are installed on Fiat Ducato commercial vehicles assembled by Sollers. The UAZ Patriot SUVs equipped with them have already sold seven thousand copies (five times as many gasoline cars have been sold), but I was able to fully drive a diesel Patriot only now.
I could listen to Priolkhon shaman Valentin Khagdaev for hours: this man’s stories are like a local history lesson taught by a good and enthusiastic teacher. But as soon as my colleagues asked Valentin to predict something or read his hand, I tactfully stepped aside
The Ulyanovsk residents chose a notable place for the anniversary rides: to the east of Irkutsk there are roads of such quality that after a couple of tens of kilometers not only “children’s” but also chronic diseases. Passengers, by the way, too!
Deciding to take a break from the unbearable shaking, I stop at the end of the dusty primer, open the door - and give a thumbs up: the door seals on the Patriots have finally learned to install as they should! The rubber bands now do not “get chewed” in the openings and effectively seal the joints (the leakage of the Patriot’s body, I remember, was a big annoyance during the Aral trip - AR No. 17, 2009). After giving the grader a good whack, I noticed that the trunk door stopped knocking, the cup holder no longer “shoots” on bumps, and the plastic “fangs” of the rear bumper do not fall off due to vibration. But the rattling of the steering shaft joints on a car with a mileage of 5000 km is an embarrassment. Especially after the plant’s announcement about tightening control over the quality of third-party components.
Look at the shoes the Irkutsk UAZ dealers wear on the Patriots! On Taiwanese Maxxis Buckshot Mudder tires, the UAZ looks like a real macho - and gallops briskly over sharp rocks (over 700 km of driving I only cut one sidewall - a good result), effectively tearing up dense sand and balancing well in high-speed dirt turns. However, in the mud, the car became like a village drunk, wandering home with an amplitude from fence to fence: a couple of times, at the exit from a harmless turn, I almost leaned sideways against a roadside birch tree.
In the steppes stretching along the western coast of Lake Baikal, there are a lot of sharp stones. Yawn a little - get the jack!
The generator on the new ZMZ-51432 engine is mounted 129 mm higher than on the Iveco diesel engine. God grant that this is not the only advantage of the Trans-Volga engine
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What's happening? I stop on a dry patch, turn the front wheels all the way and begin to examine the tread. By God, the ancient petroglyphs on the Baikal cliff of Sagan-Zaba were easier to decipher! It seems that the “checkers” are correct and the slats are wide. There are even side lugs. But there is no “holder”! On harmless gentle slopes, the car immediately fell downhill and completely refused to get out of the rut.
External speed characteristics of the Iveco F1A engine
The Iveco F1A engine was developed by the Powertrain Technologies division of the FIAT concern. This is exactly the engine that powers the editorial Fiat Ducato truck, which is currently undergoing a life test at the Dmitrovsky Automotive Test Site
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In general, fashionable “sneakers” on the Russian off-road will have to be replaced with something more practical. The diesel Patriot also needs a more intimate accessory. The fact is that, due to the layout features of the engine, the depth of fording on this machine is set not by the cooling system fan or the air intake pipe, but by the low-hanging generator: when our cars drove into the water, the instructors prepared for the worst. If the red charging lamp lights up in the instrument cluster, then you can prepare to spend the night in the forest - we won’t reach the base on one battery. The only thing that can be done before overcoming deep fords is to put a protective “muzzle” made of a plastic bottle on the generator.
Couldn't this problem have been solved in three years of production? After all, there is a development testing stage!
I didn’t expect any particular agility from the 116-horsepower Iveco diesel engine - there wasn’t any. Of course, compared to its competitors, the Italian engine looks quite quiet and does not bother with vibrations - there is no annoying itching on any of the controls. But when driving in off-road conditions... No, the diesel is not weak - it is just inconvenient. If on commercial vehicles like the Ducato the power unit operates mainly in static load mode, then when driving off-road, the traction must be dosed, and dosed accurately. The left edge of the torque curve of the Italian diesel engine is flat, and when moving at low speeds (even with the range multiplier on), it is difficult to understand whether the engine is in a turbo lag or is ready to produce the declared 270 Nm. It would be nice to increase the final drive ratio a little, but then the Patriot would become uncomfortable on the asphalt, because its engine already overtorques when overtaking.
You can get on wheels to the “Pearl of Baikal” recreation center, located near the village of Bolshoye Goloustnoye, only by coastline. And only at low water
To see Baikal, it’s not enough to come to it: you also need to bring good weather with you. We brought it!
On the move, the diesel Patriot is able to overcome almost any muddy area. But where careful maneuvering is required, the unacceptably low grip properties of the Maxxis Buckshot Mudder tires immediately make themselves felt.
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The solution is to use the electronic gas pedal. That is, adjust the rheostat setting so that in the low speed zone the engine responds more cheerfully to an increase in fuel supply. And it’s better to do this not mathematically, but expertly: for example, with the help of Buryat shamans, because the cult ministers of Olkhon Island know how to penetrate someone else’s consciousness and even predict the future - at least that’s what my colleagues who communicated with one of the mediums claimed.
But, alas, the UAZ people will neither adjust the accelerator nor waterproof the generator. I can predict the future of Italian diesel engines even without shamans - and my Tuvan experience with ritual (AR No. 17, 2011) has nothing to do with it. Since Sollers has just “divorced” from FIAT, Iveco diesel engines will no longer be installed on UAZs - and in the very near future a Russian engine, the Volga ZMZ-51432, will appear under the Patriot’s hood. Hearing this name, the experienced “goat breeders” will shudder in fear, since the old “five hundred and fourteenth” diesel engine spoiled their blood so much that it was cursed even by the repairmen. The Patriots will be equipped with an updated version of it, equipped with a common rail power system and meeting the Euro 4 environmental class. According to the stated characteristics, the Euro-ZMZ is very close to the Iveco engine, however, remembering the spread of output parameters on old Trans-Volga diesel engines, it’s hard to believe in the stability of the output. In an acceptable resource too.
But the Sollers group does not share these concerns: according to marketers, only for last year consumer interest in the diesel program has increased by 35%, and they are confident that ZMZ-51432 will find demand. And the Ulyanovsk Patriot is also undergoing serious interior changes, so 2012 for this car will most likely mark a generational change.
Echoes of War
Igor VLADIMIRSKY
Already in the first months of the Great Patriotic War Strategically important factories began to be evacuated from the western regions of the country. In October, the threat of capture loomed over Moscow; it was decided to urgently relocate capital enterprises, among which one of the largest was ZIS (named after Stalin). In addition to cars, they produced ammunition, equipment for the production of weapons, as well as forgings and castings for aircraft and tank factories.
Four sites were chosen for the evacuation of the ZIS - in Shadrinsk (future SHAAZ), Troitsk, Miass (future UralAZ) and Ulyanovsk. In total, 12,800 pieces of equipment were transported from the plant to the rear - shipping took place around the clock, and unloading on site was carried out mainly manually using wooden rollers, cables and ropes.
Ulyanovsk was then a small (population - 105 thousand people) regional center of the Kuibyshev region, therefore most workers were transported from Moscow - a total of 90 thousand people arrived in Ulyanovsk, including women and children. They built the plant in an open field, and at first, until the diesel power plant and boiler room were installed, electricity was provided by a diesel-electric train, and pipes carrying steam from decommissioned locomotives were used to heat the workshops.
The new plant was named UlZIS - ammunition production began here in February 1942, and a tool shop was launched in March. The assembly of ZIS-5 trucks from previously imported Moscow components was mastered in May 1942, and deliveries of power units from Miass were delayed, so the first vehicles rolled off wooden stocks without engines or gearboxes. The main assembly line was launched in October - up to 60 trucks could leave it per day. At the same time, the recruitment of other workshops was completed. Think about it - from the moment the plant was laid down until the start rhythmic release cars have only been a year! According to the laws of war.
Almost immediately, work began in Ulyanovsk to create a new generation diesel truck, several prototypes were even made, but subsequently all the developments on the vehicle were “left” for the ZIS. Another interesting fact: at the end of 1943, several hundred Studebaker trucks received from the USA under Lend-Lease were assembled at UlZIS. And in February 1944, the construction of the plant in Miass was completely completed, and it was decided to transfer the assembly of ZIS vehicles to the Urals.
The first products of the plant are the ZIS-5 truck and its simplified version ZIS-5V with a wooden cabin (pictured). From May 1942 to February 1944, more than 10 thousand three-ton tanks were made in Ulyanovsk
The transfer of production of GAZ-AA one-and-a-half trucks from Gorky to Ulyanovsk began in the fall of 1945, and two years later mass production of these vehicles began with a gradual increase in the share of components produced in-house
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After the war, it was decided to fill the idle capacity with the production of the much-needed GAZ-AA truck for the country - this decision forever predetermined the kinship of Ulyanovsk cars with GAZ products. The first gaziki rolled off the assembly line in October 1947. And seven years later, passenger cars also joined the trucks - at the end of 1954, the assembly of GAZ-69 SUVs began. At the same time, a chief designer department was finally created at the plant - the time had come to design our own models under the UAZ brand.
The first-born was the famous UAZ-450 family of carriage-type vehicles, the production of which began in 1958 and continues to this day in a modernized form. It was erected especially for the “loaves” and “tadpoles”. new workshop body stamping, and in the summer of 1962, to reduce labor intensity, a unique multi-level assembly line was launched, which then did not exist at any car plant in the USSR - and which still operates today.
nine thousand workers produced 55 thousand SUVs and trucks, and the net profit amounted to 1 billion 370 million rubles. The plan for this year is 57 thousand cars.
The production of GAZ-69 and 69A SUVs in Ulyanovsk began in 1954. WITH minor changes the cars lasted on the assembly line for 19 years - a total of 597 thousand cars were produced with a lower engine from Pobeda (2.1 l, 52 hp) and a three-speed gearbox
Everyone probably knows about such a car component as the clutch. And many people know that it is needed to be able to safely change gears even when the car starts moving. But how does the clutch work, this rather capricious unit to master in a driving school?
The greatest advantage and all the traction capabilities are manifested the moment the car starts to move. The clutch is designed in such a way that the discs can be pressed against each other with different forces, and therefore torque can be transmitted to the extent necessary. If you slightly release the clutch pedal, the discs will be pressed weakly against each other and slip, accordingly, and the torque will not be fully transmitted to the gearbox and wheels - this makes it possible to start and smoothly accelerate the car. Double clutch in cars with automatic transmission In cars with an automatic transmission, there is no clutch pedal, but the clutch itself is present, but it is controlled automatically. At the same time, in different types"automatic machines" work various types clutch. For example, robotic automatic transmissions use a double clutch, which has a number of fundamental differences from the clutch described above. The double clutch contains two sets of plasticCar clutch
In the first cars, the engine was directly connected to the axle of the drive wheels, so getting them moving was one of the most difficult problems. But Karl Benz (as the legend says - at the suggestion of his wife) solved this problem by installing a gearbox and clutch on the car. Read about what a clutch is, how it works and how it works.
Upshifting or downshifting is difficult. And if the box is constantly connected to the motor, then to completely stop the car it is necessary to stop the engine. To solve these problems, as well as to avoid damage to the transmission at the time of gear shifting, a special transmission unit is used - the clutch. Using the clutch, you can temporarily disconnect the power plant and gearbox (that is, interrupt the transmission of torque), and at these moments change gears or stop the car. The clutch also allows the car to move away and accelerate smoothly. The clutch is used on all modern cars equipped with internal combustion engines (electric cars do not need a clutch as such, which is due to the traction characteristics and features of the electric motor). However, in cars with a manual transmission, the clutch and gear shifting are controlled by the driver, while in cars with an automatic transmission, everything is done by the driver.The Iveco F1A engine belongs to a family of commercial engines intended for use in commercial vehicles. The engine is used for installation on Iveco Daily, Bremach T-Rex, Fiat Ducato cars. The Iveco F1A engine was installed on UAZ Patriot cars.
The engine is heavy and tall, but has a long service life and good maintainability due to its unique design. The Iveco F1A engine is famous for its low fuel consumption - at a speed of 90 km/h it consumes only 9.5 liters of diesel fuel, and at a speed of 120 km/h - 12.5 liters.
Engine characteristics of Iveco F1A Daly, Fiat Ducato
| Parameter | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Configuration | L |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Volume, l | 2,287 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 88 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 94 |
| Compression ratio | 19 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 (2-inlet; 2-outlet) |
| Gas distribution mechanism | DOHC |
| Cylinder operating order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Rated engine power / at engine speed | 85 kW - (116 hp) / 3900 rpm |
| Maximum torque/at engine speed | 270 N m / 2500 rpm |
| Power system | With microprocessor fuel control, direct injection, turbocharging and charge air cooling |
| Resource | up to 400,000 km |
| Environmental standards | Euro 3, Euro 4 |
| Weight, kg | 250 |
Design
Four-stroke, four-cylinder diesel engine with a Common Rail fuel supply system, turbocharged, with intermediate air cooling and exhaust gas recirculation, with an in-line arrangement of cylinders and pistons rotating one common crankshaft, with two overhead camshafts. The engine has a liquid cooling system closed type with forced circulation. Combined lubrication system: under pressure and splashing.
Cylinder block
The Iveco F1A cylinder block is made of high-strength cast iron. To enhance rigidity, the walls of the block have a thickened appearance. The engine itself is designed in the form of a “sandwich”. The crankshaft bed is attached to the bottom of the block - the crankshaft main bearing caps, combined into one rigid support part.
Cylinder head
The cylinder head (cylinder head) of the Iveco F1A has a prefabricated appearance, it contains inlet and outlet windows and valves, and the camshafts are installed in a separate housing, which is mounted on top. The camshafts are driven by a toothed belt. The belt drives the intake camshaft and the exhaust camshaft is driven from the intake camshaft using a chain drive located at the rear of the camshaft block (mounted on the cylinder head). The toothed belt tension is automatic.
Crankshaft
Service
Changing the oil in the Iveco F1A engine. Changing the engine oil in the Iveco F1A engine on Fiat Ducato and Iveco Daily cars must be done every 40,000 km. For UAZ Patriot - every 20,000 km.
Lubricants recommended by Iveco are Urania Daily, Urana LD 5, SAE 15W40, 5W 30. How much oil to pour into the engine: Iveco Daily and Fiat Ducato in the engine crankcase - 5.9 liters, with an oil filter - 7 liters of oil. The volume of engine oil in the F1A engine for the UAZ Patriot is 4.2 liters.
Adjusting valve clearances not needed, hydraulic compensators are installed on the engine.
Replacing the air filter required once every 80,000 km.
Diesel model
The diesel UAZ Patriot pleased everyone with its appearance in 2008. The IVECO F1A engine was taken from the Fiat Ducato model and installed on VAZ cars until 2012. Then the UAZ Patriot began to roll off the assembly line with a diesel engine of the EURO-4 eco-class. The new engine, unlike the UAZ Patriot diesel IVECO engine, was more powerful and, of course, environmentally friendly, for which it received recognition even from Western buyers.
UAZ Patriot diesel is not much different from its gasoline counterpart. It is not as powerful, but has increased torque, and the car behaves better on the road. Fuel consumption has decreased significantly, which cannot but please thrifty motorists. Now, instead of 15 liters per 100 km, you can use only 9.
- a diesel engine weighs significantly more than a gasoline engine;
- front springs have become more powerful;
- Operating at minimum idle speed may result in oil entering the system.
A powerful and safe car designed for both city travel and off-road use. And it can accommodate a large family and a decent load. The spacious interior and large trunk do not leave indifferent even ardent opponents of the domestic automobile industry. In addition, constant modernizations make the Patriot only better every year.
Initially, the UAZ Patriot was produced as a car that absorbed all the greatness of the Hunter. A durable heavyweight with a professional approach. The ability to accommodate 9 passengers at once, folding seats and a huge trunk - this is the car that UAZ engineers conceived and created, fulfilling the dreams of those who like to travel in a full-fledged SUV.
For off-road travel, the car has all-wheel drive, dependent suspensions, heavy-duty mechanical steering and anti-roll bar.
Differences between a diesel engine and a gasoline engine
When the designers were faced with the question of creating a diesel UAZ, their opinions regarding the choice of engine differed. Some experts thought about installing a 3-liter F1C diesel engine, but in the end reasonable savings won out - it was decided to choose the F1A as less expensive, which is more profitable for both the plant and the buyer.
Having replaced the gasoline engine with a diesel one, the car's developers added a new Korean gearbox. Such a pair increased the price of the car, but the savings on gasoline will make it possible to cover the difference in the cost of the Patriot in 1-3 years. And the ideal work of these 2 components will not allow you to doubt your choice.
The technical characteristics of the UAZ Patriot diesel are not much different from those of a gasoline car. The maximum power has decreased slightly, but this does not affect the operation of the machine in any way, and the maximum torque has increased.
Diesel engine characteristics
The working characteristics are as follows. Both UAZs have only the same volume of the fuel tank. The maximum permissible speed has decreased from 150 to 135 km, but this is quite enough, especially when driving off-road you have to completely forget about 135 kph.
Characteristics of UAZ Patriot pickup 2013
The changes primarily affected the interior of the car. It has become more spacious, the number of illuminated elements has increased. The dashboard and steering wheel, which came from German manufacturers, were changed, and a new modern radio with a hands-free function and a USB port was installed.
In the interior of the UAZ Patriot pickup, the risk of injury has decreased: the designers finally decided to remove the crossbar on the passenger side. The luggage compartment has record volumes, but the seats, according to reviews of most owners, were changed in vain.
Changes in technical specifications UAZ Patriot pickup touched the brakes: a new vacuum booster and brake cylinder were installed. The steering wheel is equipped with a new hydraulic booster.
Test drive a car in harsh conditions
The test drive of the new UAZ Patriot 2013 diesel was excellent. Handling is quite easy. The machine is stable, which should be the main quality when passing bumpy surfaces in the field. The car does not promise high speeds; it is not intended for racing on highways. But the characteristics of acceleration, start and quick gear changes cannot but rejoice. The suspension easily copes with its functions, overcoming all the holes and bumps. The Patriot pickup diesel gearbox becomes the main assistant in this matter and accurately doses the power, and the selected gear does not lose traction.
As evidenced by the review of the diesel engine, which also underwent changes in 2013, the creators of the ZMZ-514 decided to release it again only when responsible Germans from the BOSCH company got involved. They saved the engine by modifying and improving its characteristics.
Solving car problems
What changes pleased users of the new Patriot?
- It was: frequent timing chain break. Reason: lack of basic quality standards for timing components. Solution: Changing suppliers and increasing quality control helped resolve the drive chain problem. Changes also affected the chain itself - the diameter of the bushing increased.
- It happened: the lubrication system pump often failed. Reason: defects in the production of parts and failure to comply with maintenance requirements could lead to an overload of the system, which would disable the unit. Solution: reduced the load on the pump drive gears by changing its location.
The Patriot engine has become more reliable and powerful
- It happened: the valve plate often gets into the cylinder. Reason: as a result of a broken circuit, overheating and jamming of the pistons with their further destruction. And this, as a rule, can happen due to a foreign object getting into the valve. Solution: Install stronger valves.
- There was: rapid wear and jumping of the fuel pump drive belt. Reason: poor quality belt, poor bearing lubrication. Solution: use better quality belts, including poly-V belts, and use effective lubrication of bearing balls.
- There was a break in the high pressure pipeline. Reasons: unoptimized shapes and sizes of stress compensators; incorrect placement of locks and shock absorbers. Solution: optimizing dimensions, changing the location of locks and shock absorbers, changing assembly processes and installation of fuel lines.
Possible tuning of the diesel Patriot
For car owners of the new Patriot with a diesel engine, they offer engine chip tuning. The engine control program is being modified to increase its performance. In this way, you can improve idle modes, cold starts, and identify and eliminate factory errors.
If the engine power increased due to chip tuning is not enough for the owner, you can find a way out by installing a turbine and then flashing a program for it.
Soundproofing a car is another important aspect of tuning. The fact is that many Patriot owners, despite their delight in the car, often complain about noise in the cabin. To fix this problem, many people have to tune their SUV. Together with sound insulation of doors, vibration and heat insulation is carried out.
Additional door sound insulation
Because of design features The inner wall of the UAZ Patriot door is subject to vibration insulation of the outer wall. It is covered with self-adhesive foil material that dampens vibration. Finishing the UAZ Patriot doors means tightening all the bolts and nuts, lubricating the locks and fasteners.
The insulation is installed between the plastic upholstery and the iron wall from the inside of the door. In this case, the drainage holes at the bottom are left open. For better sealing, check all seals.
Locking axle differentials ensures the best off-road performance of the vehicle. The disadvantage of this tuning is the deterioration of the car's handling when cornering. Having installed the differential locking mechanism, it is important not to abuse it, but to use it only on small difficult sections of the road.
The lock is mounted on the front and rear axles, after which the pneumatic drive is removed and an additional button is installed next to the driver. When driving on wet ground, snow or sand, just press the button and turn on the lock. When installing it, you should remember that incorrect use of this function can lead to damage to transmission parts.
Types of differential lock:
- drive: pneumatic or electric - controlled by a button from the remote control, hydraulic - from a special lever in the cabin;
- self-locking: soft - blocking occurs after the car has been moving for some time in appropriate conditions, hard - blocking is triggered as soon as the car hits a difficult section of the road.
The UAZ Patriot SUV is equipped with an Italian Iveco diesel engine. Attempts to combine it with diesel ZMZ and Andoria were unsuccessful. Structurally, the modern Iveco diesel engine is perfect for the engine compartment of a domestic car. The engine cooling radiator is produced at a Russian plant.
On the UAZ Patriot, the power steering is equipped with a column that is safe against injury. The hydraulic booster and air conditioning system are supplied by the American company Delphi. A company from Germany, Continental Teves, manufactures the brake cylinder and vacuum booster.
Advantages of UAZ Patriot with Iveco engine
UAZ Patriot diesel not only has increased power and improved efficiency, it is also safer in comparison with ZMZ-514 and VAZ cars. It is successfully used both on city highways with heavy traffic and in extreme off-road conditions.
Along with safety and efficiency, the diesel engine has a comfortable, roomy interior that can accommodate 9 people including the driver if necessary.
Specifications
The production of the first UAZ Patriot models, complete with an Iveco diesel engine, began in 2008. This engine is installed in both Fiat Ducato vans and Iveco Daily commercial vehicles. The design of the modern power unit does not have any frills.
Characteristics of UAZ Patriot and ZMZ-514:
- Each cylinder has 4 valves.
- Fuel system with turbocharging and common rail.
- The volume of the turbodiesel is 2.3 liters, gasoline - 2.7 liters.
- The developed power of the diesel engine is 116 horsepower, the gasoline engine is 128 horsepower. With.
- Diesel engine speed - 3900 rpm.
- The diesel torque is 270 Nm, the gasoline one is 217, respectively.
Both the five-speed manual transmission and the dual-tank fuel system remain unchanged. Among the new products, we can note the appearance of a coarse filter and heating for a fine filter.
Interior decoration of UAZ Patriot
The interior of the modern Patriot compares favorably with older cars. Now it's light and spacious. The seats are very comfortable, thanks to the wide windows, excellent visibility is provided. The laconic instrument panel received beautiful design. Numerous shelves, pockets and glove compartments are ready to accept various small items for storage.
Folding the second row seats forward frees up a lot of space in the trunk. For comparison, even a large modern refrigerator fits here in the kitchen.
Some drivers, if they really want to, manage to accommodate up to eight passengers in the car, using two additional folding benches in the trunk. Some models (like the Limited) have reclining benches as standard.
The torpedo of the car is supplied by the Iranian company AIDCO, the instruments come from Latvia from the RAR company, the seats are domestic products, although the license and technology for their production were developed in Korea by the Daewon group. The seats have a comfortable profile, the pillows are equipped with a microlift and lumbar support. Depending on the configuration, they are trimmed with leatherette, velor or special fabrics.
The position of the steering column can be adjusted to any angle of inclination, fixation is made at three points.
Some of the disadvantages of the salon include the following:
- insufficient length of the gearshift lever;
- absence of an indicator for a small amount of liquid in the windshield washer reservoir;
- tight movement of the turn signal switch levers and steering wheel adjustments;
- inconvenient shape of the handles of the air duct grilles;
- too tight fit of the wipers to the glass causes unpleasant sounds;
- unreliable fixation of door lock brackets.
Design features of the UAZ Patriot car
Patriot Iveco features reduced diesel fuel consumption (9 liters/100 km). Trans-Volga gasoline engines consume more than 13 liters, respectively.
Main features:
- Increase total weight Iveco diesel engine (225 kg).
- Strengthening the front suspension springs.
- Equipping the engine with a turbocharging system and exhaust gas recirculation.
- When operating at minimum idle speed, frequent penetration of engine oil into the fuel system is observed.
- The gearbox is mechanical.
- The UAZ engine is equipped with a special distribution mechanical pump that pumps fuel.
- The liquid cooling system is equipped with forced recirculation.
Thanks to the operation of the turbocharger, exhaust gases are removed faster.
Diesel fuel for diesel power units dramatically changes its technical parameters as the temperature drops environment. Owners of new UAZ Patriot diesel crossovers need to familiarize themselves with some of the nuances of their operation.
When the atmospheric temperature drops below 0°C, it is undesirable to immediately start the diesel internal combustion engine. Recommended:
- set the ignition key in the lock to the first position;
- pause for 2-3 minutes;
- continue launching.
These steps are necessary to preheat the fuel filter located in front of the fuel system.
A brand new Patriot purchased at a car dealership needs a thorough initial run-in. During the break-in period, movement must be carried out only in medium modes (gentle).
What is the break-in period? The duration of the running-in procedure is at least 2500 km. On at this stage It is not recommended to create extreme conditions for the machine; modes and loads should be minimal.
The service life of a diesel power unit is much longer than its gasoline counterparts. However, to increase the resource, you need to follow certain operating modes; the nature of your driving also plays an important role.
Under constant maximum loads, the car engine overheats, which leads to accelerated wear and premature failure of both individual parts and components and the entire engine. With such operation, the diesel engine will often need major repairs or complete replacement.
UAZ Iveco Patriot diesel engines are fueled only with high-quality fuel that meets the requirements of the Euro series.
High-quality motor oil is poured into the engine crankcase in accordance with the recommendations from the automakers of the particular vehicle. A mandatory procedure during maintenance is regular complete replacement of the lubricant.
Service intervals for oil changes are indicated in the accompanying documentation for the car - every 8,000 km. Lubricating fluids are updated using products from the same company that were previously used.
Timely replacement of the timing belt is also a mandatory step. To avoid serious damage to a diesel internal combustion engine, after every 60,000 - 100,000 km, the timing belt is replaced with a new model complete with a tension pulley.
