HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-04-15, Page 17THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 1987. PAGE 17.
Test your knowledge with this car care quiz
Because the air conditioning and water pump engine drives are
important for the operation of your car this summer, V-belts should be
inspected this spring. If the car is four years old, the belts should be
changed immediately.
This is the year for motoring
vacations in North America. The
best vacations are the ones which
are trouble free; everyone enjoys
good health and the car performs
the way it should. To provide a few
reminders about some of the main
points of preventive maintenance,
Car Care Council offers this quiz.
1) When the oil warning light is
on, it means you need to add a
quart. True or false?
2) More than half of all radiator
hose or fan belt failures occur in
emergency situations. True or
Jackie Stewart offers tips
false?
3. Before towing a trailer or
hauling heavy loads, the automatic
transmission should be checked. If
the fluid is brown it should be
replaced. True of false?
4) The oxygen sensor is part of
your car’s air conditioning system.
True or false?
5) Loose steering is the number
one mechanical cause of accidents.
True or false?
ANSWERS
1) False. When the oil ight turns
on, it means the engine is losing oil
pressure, possibly due to a worn oil
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Keeping wheels
aligned
saves wear
What are the benefits of keeping
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The most obvious advantages
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pump, to low level or a leak in the
system. T urn off the engine as soon
as possible to prevent major
damage.
2) True. Eighty percent of belt
and hose replacements are un
scheduled. This generally is the
least convenient and most expen
sive way to get the work done.
Preventive maintenance can help
minimize catastrophic car trouble.
3) Absolutely. The automatic
transmission fluid should be
checked before subjecting it to
heavy loads. When the fluid
appears bruwn instead of red and
smells like burned varnish, have
the fluid and filter replaced.
4) False. The oxygen sensor is
part of the emissions control
system. It "sniffs” exhaust gas to
determine whether the engine is
puttingout harmful emissions.
The oxygen sensor will signal an
engine malfunction, often before
the driver would realize his car
needs diagnosis and a tune-up.
5) False. While loose steering
certainly can be a major contribu
tor, the number one cause of
highway accidents is brake failure.
Car Care Council recommends
periodic brake inspection, espe
cially before leaving on an extend
ed trip. Key points to watch: worn
pads or rotors and fluid leaks.
Get your car, truck
or van
professionally
cleaned for spring.
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