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tlott' It was ove>ridue for basic tune . p,
Yor i slairrelugs combined with a stic iang
choke, pig& bion both m the distribu-
tOr cap. and on the battery :tenninais, had
silenced the car this bitter cold morn-
ing.
This is by no Means an isolated case,
says the Car Care Council. The main rea-
son people needemergency road service is
because their cars won't start. Lack of
proper maintenance is generally responsi-
ble for the inconvenience and expense ex-
perienced by tens of thousands of motorists
is essential' 0 'I+
. Whl thcr Q or car is irl ► acw,, with
cle.nic e a . ponenits, or .ani oldeT one
with.,, conventional ignition and carburetion
systems, the engine still needs two basic in- e
gredients to run: TIIe pmolter fuelTarr mix _,;
tune delivered to the�combusl+on chambers
where it must be ignited at tate-correct in-;
stant by a spark of ,adequate intensity.
All this adds up to keeping the engine
tuned, says the Car Care Council, For an
informative pamphlet on tune-up, send
25c .and a stamped, self-addressed busi-1
ness size envelope to: TUNE-UP, Car
Care Cguncil, 600 Renaissance Center, .
Detroit, MI, 48243.
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Catalytic converter is
often th
e neglected part
One of the "hottest" automobile re- verter to heat up to a point where the inside
placement items for the balance of the '80s can actually melt.
may be the catalytic converter. This is the The third reason for replacing a con -
part of the exhaust system which turns poi- verter is normal "wear -and -tear;' includ-
sonous exhaust gases into harmless carbon ing rust or damage to the unit itself.
Sometimes a cbnvexter will fall off because
of broken brackets supporting the exhaust
system.
Replacement of the catalytic converter
on an average mid-size six cylinder car
could be $250-$300, including installa-
tion. New product developments, how-
ever, will help bring the price down.
These are good reasons for practicing
preventive maintenance, says the Car Care
Council. The car owner who fails to keep
his engine in tune, thereby destroying the
inside of the converter, now hasa car that
runs poorly and pollutes the air. If he
The second catalyst killer is engine trou- doesn't have the catalytic converter re-
ble, usually malfunctions due to improper placed, the result could be burned valves
maintenance. Incomplete burning of fuel, due to back pressure in the exhaust sys-
often, a result of misfiring spark plugs or tem.
improper carburetion, will cause the con- Preventive car care pays off.
dioxide and water.
Looking much like a muffler, its stain-
less steel casing contains chemical and/or
metalurgical devices to react on the lethal
elements of exhaust gas. Originally de-
signed to have a 50,000 mile life span,
they're doing much better than that when
the vehicle is properly maintained.
Essentially there are three things that
can -destroy the converter. First and fore-
most is the .use of leaded gas. The lead
"poisons" the catalyst, making it ineffec-
tive.
The best paint job is the
original finish of your car
The best paint job your car will ever
have is the original, factory -applied fetish.
A car retains its value best and sells faster
when it still has its original finish in good
condition, according to the Car Care
Council
Auto auctioneers concur. According to
Warren Young of Mainheim (PA) Auto
Auctions, the nation's largest, an experi-
enced appraiser can quickly spot a car that
has been repainted. "Buyers are less inter-
ested in these," he says, "because all but
the best quality paint jobs leave question
marks about accident damage and/or rust"
"Buyers go for the original looking
cars," Young emphasized. "In fact, the
outward appearance usually is a bigger fac-
tor than the mileage shown on the odome-
ter," and for good reason: The only
protection a car has against corrosive envi-
ronmental elements is its primer and paint
job.
Just two gallons (roughly one percent of
the total cost of the car) serve as the barrier
against rust and corrosion. According to
the National Paint and Coatings Associa-
tion, car owners can keep their cars look-
ing like new and well -protected for many
years by a simple maintenance routine.
The first step is a weekly washing with
clear water and a soft rag. If the car is very
dirty, use a washing solution available at
auto supply stores or add a mild dishwash-
ing liquid to the water. Never use abrasive
cleaners which can put fine scratches in the
finish. When washing, pay special atten-
tion to the bottom eight inches of the car
body, which is the most susceptible to dirt
and salt buildup.
Protect your car's finish. Sun, salt, in-
dustrial smoke fallout and acid from bird
droppings can fade and damage paint. Reg-
ular waxing provides a thin barrier be-
tween the paint and harsh environmental
elements.
Long-lasting hard paste wax should be
applied in a circular motion with a soft
cloth. Or, if waxing takes too much elbow
grease for you, try a polymer sealant
which polishes and protects the car.
Pay attention to touch-ups. If not cared
for, nicks and scratches will rust and grow.
Periodically check your car for minor
damage, particularly on the lower part of
the body where the car is vulnerable to
damage from flying gravel.
Auto stores sell touch-up paint to match
most makes and models of cars.
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