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Show Thursday, May 20, Heart Hear! a Car Care Quiz chirp Further reduction in from automobile engines will be gained soon by the introduction of catalytic converters. According to Arvin Automotive Aftermarket, a catalytic converter can eliminate most of emissions of hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide by oxidizing them. One of the Arvin experimental converters contains a bed of catalytic pellets through which the polluted riding the lonesome range, often talked to their horses for want of better conversational company, although there Is no record of the horse ever answering in Intelligible Cowboys, English. Your car often communicates with you and when It does It's usually in the form of a complaint See If you can Identify the following sounds In terms of what your car Is complaining qoeal when applied. Two of these condition may be the cause i At Weather condition are cold and damp, affecting linings. You are low in brake fluid. Bt Ct Steering linkage D. is At D, Brake linings are Bt Upon sudden acceleration, there is an engine sound something like the rattling of B.B. shot in a tin can. The cause is most likely t C. worn. A. A dry fan belt. B. An unusual wind condition on the grille. C. Carburetor icing, D . Birds in the compartment. 4a rumbling sound in the engine, particularly accompanied by power loss and stalling, probably means two of the following: Low-ke- Gasoline is of too high an octane. The engine is running too cold. B, Dt Fuel mixture lean at idle. C. in the tie 10. Your car suddenly develops a sports car rap and makes excess noise under the chassis. The cause is undoubtedly: At B, Ct near the engine compart- ment. A conventional muffler and exhaust system is still needed to reduce noise levels from the exhaust to a low level. One car manufacturer has already indicated that Aome 1973 models will be equipped with a version of catalytic converter. go BANG! through the bed, the catalytic action of the converter causes combustion or oxidation of these pollutants into harmless gases. Two such experimental converters were successfully used in 50,000 and 68,000-mll- e tests in cars operating on e gasoline. The backfiring car almost seems a relic of bygone days. However, the modem car can especially backfire, too when the fuel mixture is too lean and the engine cold. Other possible causes are sticky or leaky valves or igni- tion leakage. lead-fre- PROFILE TIRE is too There is the sound of a quick, insistent rapping on metal, like a woodpecker was at work under the hood. It is most likely: At A defective alternator or generator B. Sticky hydraulic valve lifters. C. A cracked distributor A leaking exhaust sys- cap. tem. y For At A. power steering system leakage. A defect in the body of the tire. can be a container located 1 The idle speed is set too fast. A is placed Ignition, the engine sound- Ct B. muffler-lik- e Upon shutting off the of the road surface, A defect the gases catalyst keeps running, ing something like Jack Bennys old Maxwell. Two of the possible causes are: out of gas. rod. 7 tires. Worn or loose power steering belt. probable reason is: Dirt particles in the cooling system. You hear what sounds A 9. is a thumping sound from a tire. Assuming its not the fault Detonation (pinging) or spark knock. like the chirping of birds from the engine compartment. A likely cause is: linkage. Underinflated Bt C 6a There C. 3 At Defective steering Battery is dead. Starter mechanism is defective. Spark plug wire is worn. Dt Youre Air cleaner is loosely mounted. Bt sound when 8a you turn your steering wheel as far as it will go usuaUy means: A screeching ad- click when you turn the ignition key. Two probable causes are: brakes. 2, gases pass. As 5a Theres no sound but a rubbing against the ' rings. Thermostat needs justment. ANSWERS: ((uoiixmjoj j of ajino The gasoline you're using is too powerful for your engine. Due to fibrilation, your engine is expe-- ' riencing horsepower surge. aaiajat ajuoaaf jnoX oj duj o juojjom tuotjipuoa Y I (o Xuy) a 01 0 JO 3 6 3 8 V 39 saJo vs t3joa frVaa vi Summer Driving . . . Have the Experts Check Your Car Care-fre- e THE NEW AMOCO 50 GALLON COUPON FOR FREE GASOLINE. Good for 50 free gallons of gasoline with the purchase of any 4 new Atlas passenger tires. Authorized Chrysler Service Goff ft toe - Plymouth wobbles? Your car probably needs a FRONT END ALIGNMENT or WHEEL BALANCE. Its a fast, Inexpensive job that can save you plenty In excessive tire wear give you better control to boost driving safety! We are equipped with the latest and most modern equipment to put your automobile In perfect road condition. We also boost Factory Trained Mechanics . .. "No Waiting" . . .we get the job done I Merrill Motors, Inc. Let experienced Service make your car safe and economical for this summers driving. Free . Daisey TO ANYONE Brakes-tuneup- s complete service and maintenance done quickly and thoroughly I WHO COMES IN s (no purchase necessary) Don's American AMERICAN) Service Auto & East of Price 7 The converter in which the harmful-em- issions CL-I-CK, A. Preignition. B. Worn bearings. C. Worn pistons andor Price, Utah e, Cutting Down on Emissions Is Job of New Converter "floinble about 1. Your brake 1971 17? W. Main Phone ? truck inspection station No. 1558 |
