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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-10-21, Page 95ice®®® CID m®m®®e ®®m®gym®®®m4:0S®®®®mom C:r4 El, SI ENGINE ® COOLING SYSTEM CHECK (This fall, ask your mechanic to perform the following inspection.) Automotive Belts: Fan Alternator Air Conditioner Power Steering . Timing V -Ribbed Steering Pump Air Pump... . . ... . Automotive Hoses: Upper Radiator T Lower Radiator .. ..... ......... Heater ............. .... PCV......... ..... ...... By -Pass Fuel Line Power Steering Windshield Washer Other: Oil Level Air Filter Other Emission Spark Plugs & Wires Battery & Cables Caps (Oil, Radiator, Fuel) Windshield Washer Solution Radiator Coolant Power Steering Fluid Safety Inspection: Tires Exhaust System Lights Turn Signals Windshield Wipers Horn Brakes Brake Fluid OK u ❑ u LI- oaononaon ❑ LJ LJ Source: The Gates Rubber Company. ❑ Replace/ Refill ❑ LJ ❑ n n 7 n n n There are reasons why your car is burning it Several reagons why a car is burning oil Do you think your car may be using too much oil? One sign an engine is burning oil is blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There can be several reasons for this con- dition, says Car Care Council, the most com- mon being worn valve guide seals. Here's why: 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 in a guide, is fitted with a special seal; designed to permit only a limited amount of oil to pass. (Some oil is necessary for lubrication, but too much creates oil burn- ing problems). Eventually these seals will wear, harden or otherwise fail., That's when oil burning begins. - Many of the conditions which cause an engine to burn oil prematurely are caused by vehicle neglect. One example of this is worn piston rings which can wear out prematurely because of failure to change oil and filter regularly. Once the rings become excessively worn, an 'expensive "ring job" is the only remedy'. With proper maintenance, however, an engine normally should go well beyond the 160,000 kilometre mark without needing new piston rings. It is essential to check the engine oil regularly. If oil is over -full or smells like gasoline, it could,mean it is becoming diluted with gasolin. Thus, the oil becomes thin enough to work its way into the combustion chamber. even- tually to burnand end up in. the atmosphere as smoke. 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. Another factor in oil burning is a malfunc- tioning positive crank case ventilation ( PCV) valve, which is intended to route oil vapors through the combustion chamber rather than permitting them to escape into the atmosphere. Tune-up quiz tests your knowledge Car buffs of yesteryear will remember. those good old days when points, plugs and condenser were considered "chicken soup" for most ailing engines. Today we have much more sophisticated electronic ignition systems, computerized controls and monitors that do virtually everything in- cluding step on the gas. Yet, some things, while vastly improved, continue as .the mainstays of the ignition system, including the distributor, spark plugs and wiring in between. Most cars still have carburetors and we have more filters than ever before to protect these systems. Car Care Council offers this tune-up quiz for those who believe they know something about what's going on under the hood. 1. One of the more common problems that can turn up a diagnostic engine check is a cracked distributor cap. This condition can cause: a ) spark plug misfiring b) bad gas mileage c) starting trouble in cold weather 2. An excessively dirty air filter can cause the fuel/air mixture to become: a) too rich b) too lean (not enough air) c) contaminated 3. A gasoline filter should be replaced: a) when the engine gets a tune-up b) each spring and fall c) never, because it's a lifetime part 4. Engine run-on or dieseling after the engine is shut off is often caused by: a ),incorrect timing b) lean carburetor adjustment c) idle speed set too fast 5. Thick, black smoke from the tailpipe in- dicates a possible problem in: a) the choke mechanism b) the carburetor c) the distributor points 6.= A hard starting problem when the engine is warm could be due -to: a) worn fuel pump b) poor vacuum advance ' c) leaky inlet valve in the carburetor 7. An engine that knocks or "pings" when accelerating, even with the correct grade of gasoline, may need: a) professional diagnosis b) radiator service c) timing adjustment 8. If your car has electronic ignition you'll never have to worry about replacing these items as part of atune-up: a distributor cap b) condenser c) spark plugs 9. Surging, rough idling and slight bogs on acceleration indicate: a) carburetor out of adjustment b) engine timing problem c) vacuum leak 10. When the engine is hard to start or runs rough in damp weather it indicates the possible need of : a) new ignition wiring b) a choke adjustment c) a new distributor rotor Answers to tune-up quiz 1. All are correct. A crack in the distributor cap can cause misfiring which leads to wasted fuel and hard starting. Often the engine will not start at all. 2. a) too rich, because the dirt in the air filter blocks off the passage of air. 3. a ) when the engine gets a tune-up. 4. All are correct. A properly tuned engine should not diesel or run-on after the ignition is shut off. 5. a) The choke mechanism and b) the carburetor are correct. Black exhaust smoke indicates wasted gas and will lead to fouled spark plugs. 6. c) leaky inlet valve in the carburetor. This usually leads to the annoying condition known as "flooding." 7. All are correct. If adjusting timing does not correct a knocking or pinging condition, a careful diagnosis may be necessary. This condition also may be caused by an overheated engine. 8. b) condenser. Points and condenser are among the components no longer found on newer cars with electronic ignition systems. There are numerous other components in the state-of-the-art ignition and fuel systems of today's cars that require checking and adjustment as part of regular tune-up ser- vice: 9. c) vacuum leak. This islnother ease for accurate engine diagnosis. 10: a) new ignition wiring and/or c) a new distributor may correct engine balkiness in. damp weather. Car Care Council says eight to 10 correct is excellent. Classify yourself as a super - buff. Five to eight correct is not too bad. But consider brushing up. Below five? Don't be discouraged, says Car Care Council. The fact that you were in- terested enough to take the quit indicates you're above average. UNDE...COATING or Rust... The Choice is Yours' -We use VALVOLINE TECTYL UNDERCOATING 'More than an Oil" ONLY $ 249 osT CARS *Appointments Preferred! 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