The Brussels Post, 1977-11-09, Page 24Chryco All-Make Parts
— Spark Plugs - Ignition Parts - Tires
— Batteries - Shocks - Front End Parts
— Exhaust Parts Accessories - Etc.
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IGNITION TUNE-UP — WHEEL BALANCE
FRONT END ALIGNMENT —TIRE ROTATION
BRAKE RELINING— LUBRICATION — ETC.
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reaching critical engine
parts. It is, generally reco-
mmended that oil filters be
replaced with every oil
change.
GAS FILTERS — These
keep water and foreign
particles from reaching the
fuel system. They usually
require replacement at
12,000 miles.
Know Your Dip Stick
Do you know where the
engine oil dip stick is
located? Checking on oil
levels is important to longer
Should you neglect .this. maintenance, remember,
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SEAFORTH
Plitille 527.1140. Oti.527•0060
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problem free winter driving.
4B CAR CARE SECTION
4 .1
No matter how quiet or
how loud, nobody likes a
strange noise - especially if
it's coming from your car,
An\ unwelcome sound can
cause you to panic but it
really is the only way your
car can `!talk" to you.
Hopefully, the vehicle's
message will signal a
warning that will save costly
repairs down the road.
To help you understand
your car better, the
Automotive Information
Council has asked the auto
service industries to identify
some of the more common
car sounds:
Dying Gasps - Technically,
that's dieseling and occurs in
an engine that runs after the
ignition is shut off. No need
to worry, all it means is that
the emission control devices
are not warm.
Click-ClickClick - You hear
it when you turn the key and
your car won't start. Most
lilkely cause is dirt or corro-
sion on the battery terminals.
Tire Clip-Clop - The
rhythm is steady on this one
and it vanishes as you speed
up. Likely a nail or sliver of
glass working its way into the
tread. •
Ping, Ping, Ping, Etc.
You may notice this engine
sound when you speed up.
Either the timing is off or a
higher octane of fuel is
needed. If this doesn't solve
the problem, a mechanic is
probably needed.
The Screech - If you hear it
when you start your car or
speed up, better check the
Winter is hard
on your battery
Of all car components, the
ravages of winter weather
take their heaviest toll on the
battery.
Battery manufacturers
give the following advice on
determining how much life is
left in your battery.
1. With the engine off and
the ignition switch in the
accessory position, press the
turn signal lever. If the click
you hear is slower than when
the engine is operating, it's a
sign your battery is below
normal power. Dimming of
lights also indicates
problfr s
2. Corrosion around the
case and terminal may
indicate possible battery
trouble.
.3. Water being required
too frequently or one cell
needing more water than the
others may also be warning
signals.
Original equipment
batteries can be expected to
last about 36 months or
36,000 miles of ordinary
driving. Beyond that period,
the battery may be living on
borrowed time.
The most reliable method
of determinng a battery's
condition is to give it a
hydrometer test. The
hydrometer reveals the
concentration of sulphuric
acid which affects the state of
charge in each battery cell.
A fully charged battery
will give a hydrometet
reading of 1260 or higher
specific gravity. A reading of
1210 or lower indicates the
battery needs recharging. A
reading, which indicates a
greater variance of More
than 50 degrees between
cells means a new battery is
heeded.
fan belt.
The Soft Drum Roll - The
nosie is coming from the tail
pipe and is accompanied by
rough engine idling. Usually
fouled spark plugs or gaulty
ignition wiring.
Don't Kill 'Cat'
Sometimes it isn't
"business as usual" when
servicing a new model car
equipp ed with a catalytic
converter. Take the matter
of using a carburetor cleaner
or other fuel additive. Unless
these substances are used in
a certain prescribed way,
they could cause damage to
the converter, rendering it
useless. Read and follow the
directions exactly.
Filters Offer Protection
People who wouldn't think
of smoking an unfiltered
cigarette or drinking
unfiltered coffee realize the
benefits these filters can
offer. Perhaps not as well
known as the importance of
the filters that help protect
cars from premature wear
and poor performance. •
AIR FILTER — The role
of the air filter is to keep
abrasive dust and dirt out of
the carburetor. When
clogged' with dirt or
punctured, the result may be
• rough idle, poor gas mileage
and producing excessive
pollutants. Air filter should
• generally be changed as part
' of a tuneup every 10,000
miles.
OIL FILTERS — prevent
sludge, metal particles and
other contaminants from
..e,ngine life. The dip stick will
tell you when and how much
oil needs to be added,
Sometimes it will indicate oil
should be changed.(Evi-
deuce of foreign matter or
unusual thickness of the oil
are possible clues.)
Cooling System
Carburetor
ignition System
Battery
Exhaust System
Suspension
Charging System
Steering
Tires
Mount Snow' Tires
When your car talks Listen