HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1990-10-17, Page 19THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1990. PAGE 19.
Auto quiz tests your know how in car care
A little knowledge about the care
of your car can go a long way
toward saving money and avoiding
the inconvenience of a breakdown.
In the following questions, Car
Care Council has included several
basic points to be remembered in
the care and use of one’s car.
Answers follow the quiz.
1. When an engine overheats it
can damage the: (a) valVes, (b)
heater, (c) differential, (d) trans
mission, (e) alternator.
2. Tire pressure is affected most
frequently by: (a) temperature
change, (b) speed, (c) wheel bal
ance, (d) valve leaks, (e) tread
wear.
3. When you get your car tuned
up you are likely to: (a) have the
battery replaced, (b) see an im
provement in your gas mileage; (c)
hear less valve noise; (d) get new
spark plugs, (e) notice fewer
squeaks and rattles.
Answers to car care quiz:
1. (a) and (d) are correct.
Overheating can burn valves,
among other internal engine parts.
The transmission also can be
damaged because it is cooled from
the engine cooling system.
2. (a) and (d) are correct. Tire
pressure changes one pound for
every ten degree change in air
temperature. Tire valves also can
be a source of leaks and should be
replaced when new tires are install
ed. Note: Incorrect tire pressure
greatly increased tire wear, insuffi
cient pressure affects gas mileage.
3. (b) and (d) are correct. A car
that needs a tune-up generally
improves fuel economy ten percent
or more. Starting dependability,
performance and exhaust emis
sions also are improved. New spark
plugs generally are part of a
tune-up, since these are the “busi
ness end” of the ignition system.
Checklist to save tires
•Check tire pressure, including the
spare at least once a month as well
as before long trips and at the onset
of winter weather.
•Check tire pressure when tires are
cold to the touch
•Remove stones, gravel or other
debris stuck in the tread
•Regularly inspect tire tread and
sidewalls for cuts, splits, bruises as
well as uneven wear. Cuts and
splits must be repaired.
•Have tires rotated every 5,000 to
8,000 miles.
•Replace bent or damaged wheels.
•Follow tire and vehicle weight
specifications to prevent overload
ing.
•Have suspension and steering
systems checked regularly.
•Avoid fast starts, hard turns and
screeching halts.
•Park carefully to avoid denting
wheels or scuffing sidewalls on
curbstones.
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