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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1987-10-14, Page 31THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987. PAGE 31. What is a mechanic? A qualified auto mechanic must be a mechanic, electrician, ma chinist, carpenter, blacksmith, sheet metal worker, welder, paint er, partsman, chemist and metal lurgist. To get out of many situations he must be a boxer, wrestler, weightlifter and an acro bat. He must be a salesman, public relations man and mechanical engineer. He must be an expert on lawnmowers, washing machines, motorboats, horse trailers, dogs and by the way, cars too. He must be able to receive orders from employers, service managers, service salesmen, partsmen, salesmen and custom ers. He must be able to withstand infinite amounts of abusive langu age. And he must be able to do all this without becoming irritated or confused. He must be an expert at driving cars without brakes. He must have away with children, dogs, irritable customers and old maids. He must be able to read a service manual in any language, in any position and in any condition. He must know how to maintain an up-to-date list of prospects. He must be able to recall, without hesitation, what he was doing at any point during the last four years. He must know what tool to use, and where it went when he turned his back. He must be able to work a 12-hour day in the winter with wet feet, thrive on two meals a day in busy season, and after all that, appear fresh in the morning. He must be able to inhale infinite amounts of carbon monoxide, dust and a variety of other noxious fumes without sneezing or getting sick, and be able to work outside all day and half the night in 40-degree below or 100-degree above tem peratures. Before winter temperatures chill your car, it’s time to make sure you have the proper grade of oil in your engine to protect it no matter what the weather. Slow engine warmup can harm car's engine If your car has been slow to warm up during these cold mornings, your engine may need a new thermostat. This is a temperature- actuated valve that controls the flow of cool water from the radiator to the engine. Its main fuction: To hold the engine temperature with in specified limits, not only for maximum efficiency but also for passenger comfort. Replacing this part is a relatively minor expense that could pay for itself in short order, says Car Care Council. A thermostat that’s stuck in the open position will allow the engine to run too cold, accelerating wear on critical parts. Cold opera tion can create condensation water in the crankcase, causing the oil to form sludge, too. Further, a cold engine may burn 10 to 20 per cent more gas than it should. A thermostat that sticks in theclosedposition, ontheother hand, will restrict coolant flow, causing overheating and possible damage to the engine. Another valve in the cooling system is the radiator pressure cap. This keeps the cooling system under pressure, thereby increas ing the boiling point of the coolant. When the pressure cap fails the car may overheat and coolant will be lost to the overflow tank or, on cars without the tank, to the ground. A visual check ofthe pressure cap may disclose a faulty gasket or a weak spring. The best way to checkthiscapiswith a pressure tester, designed for this purpose. Most service shops are equipped with a pressure tester that not only checks the condition of the cap but also the rest of the cooling system for leaks. A pressure test before installing new anti-freeze could save trouble later. Test your rust prevention IQ There are two things you can count on to devastate your car’s finish: A collision with another auto, and the corrosive destruction that rust can wreak as a result of harsh winter weather conditions. Short of leaving your car at home, being a good defensive driver is the best move you can make to help prevent a collision. However, there are several mea sures you can take to guard against rusting. Below is a quiz to test your rust prevention IQ and provide tips for keeping your automobile free of unsightly and damaging corrosion. 1. Which of the following elements is likely to promote rust damage to your car’s finish? (a) Snow and rain; (b) Dirt and road salt; (c) Wind and cold tempera tures; (d) All of the above. 2. True or False. When it comes to preventive measures to combat the onset of rusting, a good rustproofing treatment is all you really need to protect your car’s body. 3. When areas of your car’s finish begin to bubble, it is a warning sign that: (a)The paint is a low-grade formulation; (b) The finish has been exposed to extreme heat and will be more susceptible to rusting; (c) Rust is in an advanced stage. 4. True or False. When you spot surface rust on your car’s finish, you should immediately remove it with a polishing compound and apply a coat of car wax. 5. True or False. After your car has been in an accident, the longer you wait to repair dented and scraped areas, the more likely that rusting will increase the cost of repair. 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