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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2006-04-20, Page 15DEJONG AUTO BRUCEFLELD 2005 GMC SIERRA Z71 4x4, ext. cab, 5.3L auto, 21,000 km 529,600 2005 FORD F150 XLT 4x4, crew cab. 5.4L V8, auto, 36,000 km '27,500 2005 FORD F150 XLT 4x4, ext. cab, 5.4L V8, auto, 53,000 km '24,900 2004 FORD TAURUS SE 3L, auto, 160,000 km '7,900 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT 2WD 5.7L auto, crew cab 42000 km '18,900 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT 4x4, crew cab, 4.7 auto, 124,700 km '17,900 1996 CHEV C1500 4.3L V6, auto, reg. cab, 2 WD, 195,000 km '6,200 1995 GMC SIERRA SLE Z71 4x4, reg. cab, 5.7L V8, auto, 134,000 km '11,900 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SMART CAR PURE, 3 cyl. diesel, 6 spd semi-auto, 30,000 km '16,500 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 4 cyl., auto, loaded, 47,700 km...... 1 5,500 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA CE 4 cyl, auto, loaded, 42,000 km '15,800 2004 CHEV IMPALA LS 3800 auto, 111,000 km '12,500 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4 cyl., auto, 2 door, 130,000 km '6,400 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4 cyl., auto, 4 door, 190,000 km '4,300 2001 CHEV IMPALA LS 3800 auto, 128,000 km '8,500 2001 BUICK LESABRE LTD 3800, auto, loaded, 119,000 km '11,900 2000 GMC SIERRA SL 2500 ext. cab, V8, auto 135,000 km '15,900 2000 CHEV CAVALIER 4 cyl., auto, 2 door, 99,000 km 1999 MERCURY SABLE 3L auto, 182,000 km '4,500 1998 FORD ESCORT WAGON 4 cyl, 5 spd, 223,000 km '2,800 1998 MERCURY SABLE WAGON 3L auto, 180,800 km '4,200 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 3.3L V6, auto, rear heat & A/C, DVD player, quads, stow 'n go, 34,000 km '19,500 ALL VEHICLES SOLD CERTIFIED! Up to 4 yr./80,000 km Lubrico powertrain warranty available Financing Available If we don't have it. we'll get it. 40200 Mill Rd. 1/2 mile E. of Brucefield 233-5071 Open Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 6 pm, Sat. 8 am - noon After hours call 233-9952 Kris's Car Care INTERIOR & EXTERIOR WAX * SHAMPOO CARS * TRUCKS * BOATS * & BUFFING MOTORCYCLES MARKS BROTHERS AUTO BODY LTD. Wingham Phone: 519-357-2280 Fax: 519-357-4314 When Your Car Needs A Shine! 524-4777 230 Huron Rd., Goderich Collision Service, Auto Wrecking & Towing THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2006. PAGE 15 . ON THE ROAD! Check cool quotient A fairly common household disaster is flooding of the laundry area due to a split hose on a washing machine. Also vulnerable to a similar disaster is your car. A bulging radiator hose, carrying hot water (coolant) under pressure, can rupture. Cooling system neglect is cited as a Principal reason for mechanical failure of a vehicle. In addition to the danger and inconvenience of a breakdown, the damage to the engine and transmission can add up to thousands of dollars. Discovering a leaking radiator, hose connection, a sticking thermostat or other cooling system component that's on "borrowed time" can save the life of your engine. To underscore the importance of proper care of the cooling system, With automotive engines as with many aspects of daily life, timing is critical. One vehicle component often overlooked during routine maintenance is the engine timing belt. If it fails, the engine will stop and the car will coast to a stop. The lucky motorist will only have the inconvenience of being stranded on the side of the road until the car can be towed to a repair facility to have the timing belt replaced. On the other hand, the engine might suffer severe, if not catastrophic, damage to its internal components. This potential disaster can be avoided easily and relatively inexpensively by replacing the timing belt within the required replacement interval. Timing belts resemble an engine accessory serpentine belt in appearance, only they typically have square teeth on the inside surface. They usually are constructed of rubber reinforced with nylon. The timing belt transfers the rotation of Car Care Canada offers this multiple-choice quiz. See how much you know_ about this vital engine system. COOLING SYSTEM QUIZ I. For maximum freeze protection antifreeze mixture should be: a) half anti-freeze and half water; b) pure antifreeze; c) 70 per cent anti-freeze, 30 per cent water. 2. In the cooling system the thermostat: a) controls engine temperature; b) works the air conditioner; c) modulates the diodes. 3. A radiator cap is designed to: a) keep water from sloshing out of the radiator; b) keep the cooling system operating at a specified pressure; c) last indefinitely. 4. A broken drive belt can cause: a) overheating; the crankshaft to the camshaft. The rotating camshaft activates the valves, which provide air and fuel to the cylinders and expel combustion gases to the exhaust system. The valves and pistons are constantly moving up and down at very high speeds. When the pistons are down, the valves are open; when the piston is at the top of its travel, the valves are closed. Some engines don't allow clearance between a valve at its lowest point and a piston at its highest. The timing belt, therefore, is the critical link to ensure that these components don't collide. If collision occurs, damage to the valves, pistons, cylinder head and cylinder walls can _result. This can be an expensive repair. Timing belts usually are protected from foreign objects by a cover, making visual inspection impossible. Many domestic vehicles built within the last several years and the majority of imports are equipped with a timing belt. Other engines b) loss of power steering; c) dead battery. 5. Cooling systems on many cars today: a) have no water pump; b) never need to be flushed; c) are equipped with an electric fan on the radiator. ANSWERS: 1. c) Although a 50/50 solution is adequate for most climates, protecting to 0°C. Never use pure antifreeze. 2. a) As stated above, a faulty thermostat, causing an engine to run too hot or too cold, can damage the engine. 3.b) And when replacing the cap, be sure to install the right one for your vehicle. Pressure recommendations vary. 4. Because all three functions are dependent upon the drive belt (or bells) all three answers are correct. 5. c) rely on a timing chain rather than a belt. Refer to your owner's manual or take your car to a repair facility if you are unsure. The owner's manual maintenance schedule is a source of timing belt replacement intervals, typically every 95,000 to 150,000 kilometres. Timing belt replacement usually requires removal of the engine drive belt that operates the alternator, water pump, power steering pump and air conditioner. Consider replacing this belt, or multiple belts, when having a new timing belt installed. CAN AV GS ON $4.00 THURSDAYS Drop into either of our offices any Thursday with your word classified (maximum 20 words) and pay only $4.00 + GST (paid in advance). That's $1.00 off regular rates. The Citizen Timing belt often overlooked in vehicle maintenance check i DAN'S eitadotrte 4 fir Book . -6, 0 t. • ovo Complete Tires Vehicle AUTO RR #3 Blyth (on the 523-4356 Computerized Tune - Mufflers Mechanical Inspection sea4.0444 your -Up - Rd.) REPAIR Tune -Ups Brakes Station Now Service Spring Westfield