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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1995-10-25, Page 9Times -Advocate, October 25, 1995 Page 9 Facts of engine life for cars burning oil An early warning sign of engine wear is excessive oil consumption; usually accompanied by blue -black exhaust smoke. A common reason for this condition is worn valve guide seals, according to Car Care Canada of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. The valves in a typical engine may open and close as often as 100,000 times per hour at highway speeds. The stem of the valve, sliding up and down it its guide, is fitted with a special seal designed to permit only a limited amount of oil to pass. (Some oil is necessary for lubrication.) When these seals wear or harden, oil burning begins. Many to the to burn oil prematurely are due to vehicle neglect. Pir:ton rings, for example, can wear out prematurely because of the owner's failure to change the oil and filter regularly. Worn rings lead to excessive oil consumption. There's only one satisfactory cure for worn piston rings: major engine work, which normally is accompanied by replacement of bearings, timing belt or chain, valve guides and other worn internal components. At that time valves are ground or replaced. This procedure, combined with a complete tune-up, usually will return the engine to nearly new performance. With proper maintenance an engine should go well beyond the 160,000 km mark without needing an overhaul. Check engine oil regularly, recommends Car Care Canada. If oil is over -full or smells like gasoline, it may be diluted with gasoline, thereby having lost some of its lubricating qualities. If you have to pump the accelerator to keep the engine from stalling, you may be pumping raw gasoline into the crank case. This situation can be avoided by keeping the engine in tune. Misfiring spark plugs can aggravate a situation such as this because they permit raw, unburned gasoline to wash into the crank case. Not only does this create hard starting, it also accelerates wear due to diluted engine oil. Another factor in oil burning is a malfunctioning positive crank case ventilation (PCV) valve, which is .Cooling system service: doing it right the first time Overheating, a leading cause of mechanical breakdown, is notorious for interrupting vacation travel. Avoid the expense and inconvenience of a breakdown on the road far from home. By spending a few extra dollars for complete cooling service on your car, truck or van before your summer holiday, you could save big dollars in the long run. Car Care Canada of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada would like to show you a couple of ways to save money by investing in proper service of your vehicle's cooling system. 1.Save labour charges (or your own time, if you dd your own work) by taking care of all necessary replacements at one time. When one hose or drive belt needs replacing, you are likely to find more in marginal condition. Rubber components under the hood live in a hostile environment, surviving temperatures ranging from sub -zero to more than 118 degrees celsius, circulating up to 28,000 litres of coolant per hour at up to 7.2 kg of pressure. They warrant periodic attention. Have the system pressure tested and inspect all hoses, clamps, and connections. Hoses may become spongy and soft, or, in some cases, brittle. Also, belts should be inspected for signs of cracked, frayed or glazed conditions. Note: The radiator cap serves as the safety valve in the cooling system. The pressure test, available at most service dealers, not only will disclose existing or potential leaks in the system, it also can detect a faulty pressure cap. 2. Save gas with an efficient vehicle. An engine, like your body, has an optimum operating temperature. Most engines run in the 97 - 113 L'CLtLlL.uuuuuUuuL4eua. �Lgl�'L�y.alayulai41.7Uu'LL'L�'L'L'L' umtsyyyt.slal LILle .uu..L'L'L'LL 6 WO" MICHELIN LTX M/S Famous Michelin ride and durability in an all season radial for Tight trucks. cret . ,a degree celsius range, controlled by the cooling system thermostat. But fuel economy will drop as much as 10 % - 20 % when engine operating temperature falls below 53 degrees celsius. The small investment to replace a faulty thermostat soon can pay for itself, not only in gas savings, but also in terms of reduced engine wear. 3. Avoid premature engine overhaul through timely maintenance. Cost of repairing an engine damaged by overheating, or by operating too cold, can run into thousands of dollars, an expense that can be avoided with thorough and proper servicing of the cooling system. In addition to the above mentioned inspection, complete cooling system service should include flushing of the system and installation of fresh anti -freeze coolant (in a 50-50 mixture with water). ON OR AFF ROAD, THESE PRICES WILL 11I4'I4;ISTEER artIAr WRONGI Amv.4611. MICHELIN LTX AVT The all -terrain radial that combines rugged off-road durability with a quiet, comfortable Michelin ride. t+ MICHELIN MUMS/ 501.111CH IS RIDING ON YOUR 11Rt S HAUGH TIRE Inc. i'1.'rt t 1rA� i a•� Q �cfx,a,t1 At 265 Thames Rd. East, Exeter 235-3752 262-2926 Em6r enc Service Toll free 1-416-551-1860 imagAggi4i4tiay c anaat7U4cttagvyr��LcL�tc1 14n algia massa itiL►Z�itiLtt'an • ggnau a7txu L r L 1 f_ L5 intended to route oil vapourr • through the combustion chamber rather than permitting them to escape into the atmosphere. If the PCV system is not in proper working order, it can e cause of oil burning. Remember: excessive oil burning is a condition that gradually worsens and can affect other aspects of the engine. Like so many other car troubles, says Car Care Canada, early detection and correction are essential. 1111....11.1uol k. t 1\,..l..l.. . It„ 1 NOTE: For further information, contact Denise Faguy, Manager of Communications, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, 1272 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 3A7 Tel.: (613) 728-5821. 1\,..\.,1..11.1, r 11, CANADIAN TIRE EXETER UR NE �u WED. 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