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speed u h t ea to warm your
car this i inter.
Ther. mostats restrict the flow of coolant
through the radiator until the engine
warms up to. operating ;temperature. A
thermostat senses the changes in coolant
temperature and regulates the flow of
coolant to maintain the most efficient
operating temperature. This helps to in-
crease fuel efficiency and -to reduce engine
wear. -
The modern internal combustion engine
is designed to operate at high
temperatures, usually around 190 degrees
F. Operating your engine at temperatures
substantially higher or lower than the
manufacturer's specification may affect
its carburetion. This can result in rough
Gas and Go!
"Gas -and -go" service station patrons
should be particularly aware of the impor-
tance of regular car checks. If you're
among this growing motoring population,
see how well you do on this quiz from Car
Care Council. Answers will be found
below.
1. You changed oil and filter just a few
hundred miles ago and on your weekly
dipstick check you discover the oil looks
dirty. Most likely, the reason is:
a. You have a faulty oil filter.
b. This is normal appearance of
detergent -type -oil.
c. The engine has excessive combustion.
2. When traveling, tire pressure should
be checked:
a. More frequently.
b. At the beginning and end of the trip.
c. When tires appear to be low.
3. As a conscientious car owner, you look
underneath your car occasionally for leaks
and find one of the shock absorbers ap-
pears to be leaking oil. So:
a. You replace it and keep an eyeon the
others.
b. You replenish the fluid.
c. You have new shock seals installed.
4. Power steering and brake fluid levels
should be checked,
a. Annually.
b. Before starting a long trip.
c. Monthly.
5. Car battery connections should be
checked regularly for accumulation of cor-
rosion, which:
a. Causes the battery to overheat.
b. Reduces battery efficiency.
3. Can ruin the battery plates.
idling, stalling, and increased emission of
pollutants.
Designing the car engine to operate at
hightempetatlures is beneficial to bothear
manufacturers and motorists. High
coolant system temperatures havehelped
in the downsizing of automobiles. Because
today's cars are designed for high cooling
system tetnperatures, they use smaller
radiators. This, in turn, helps reduce the
size and weight of the radiator that must
be used in your car.
High, cooling system temperatures have
also helped improve a car's heater capaci-
ty. Hotter coolant provides more heat in-
side the car for your comfort in cold
weather. -
Like any other car part, thermostats
don't- last forever, warns The Gates Rub-
ber Company. When a thermostat goes
"off calibration," it means:that the valve
is opening at a temperature lower or
higher than the rated temperature of the
unit, Too low and the engine may run too
cold; too high and the engine may run too
hot, resulting in boiling coolant.
A thermostat can be checked by letting
the engine run at normal idle for 5 to 10
minutest With a cool engine, the ther-
mostat will be closed and very little
coolant will flow to the radiator. When the
thermostat does open, you can feel the
surge orwarm coolant passing through the
upper radiator hose. This indicates that
the thermostat is opening and closing nor-
mally. But, if the coolant temperature con-
tinues increasing slowly, then the ther-
mostat could
hermostatcould be stuck in the open position.
Never run your engine without a ther-
mostat,
heymostat, Doing so will permit the engine to
curl too cool sinee tt thgft'` M0 101rePtileted
Ilse of all the coolant i the astern. Iw
temperatures may also lead to rough nu-
ing and increase the amount of pollutants
emitted.
When your engine runs without a ther-
mostat, water from the combustion.. pro-
cess condenses and mixes with lubricating
oil. This mixture combines with other
purities and forms corrosive acid and
sludge which restricts oil flow and leads to
accelerated engine wear and damage.
Cold weather will accelerate this effect
even more.
Usually there is no clear sign that this
problem is developing until the damage is
done. Then, frequently, the only course of
action is expensive repair or replacement
of engine parts.
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Answers to Quiz
1. B is correct. Oil functions as a clean-
ing fluid as well as a lubricant inside your
engine. That's why periodic oil and filter
changes are essential.
2. A, B and C are all correct. Checking
tire pressure is a simple chore that's more
important than ever when you're on the
road.
3. None are correct. A leaking shock ab-
sorber is no longer serviceable. Shocks
should always be replaced in sets of two or
four to ensure stable handling
characteristics.
4. B and C are correct. It's easy to check
these fluids. For safety's sake do it mon-
thly.
5. B is correct. Corrosion acts like an in-
sulator between contacting surfaces of the
cable and terminal or post. Clean these
connections at least once a year.
Car Upkeep
Want to stay out of the red? Keep your
car in the pink of condition! Here are some
helpful tips:
Check your car's oil, the level of coolant
in the radiator, your car's battery and tire
pressure twice a month.
Belts, hoses, lights, steering and align-
ment, brakes and windshield wipers
should be checked monthly.
Safety Belts
Passengers in the back seat who don't
wear safety belts are increasing the poten-
tial for injuries to front -seat passengers, in
the event of an accident. Safety experts
say that when an accident occurs, belt -less
passengers in the back seat may be thrown
forward.
Give Your Car
Tender and
Loving Care!
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