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Pago 8 Q uiz tests sm a rts on c a re a re The job of keeping your car in good m echanical shape is the responsibility of a professional But it's up to you to know the basics in volved in a regular tune-up and how your car functions "For instance, the carbu retor is integral to the life- support system of the auto mobile since its chief func tion is to provide the engine with the correct m ixture of gasoline and air,” say the service experts at the Carter Carburetor Division of ACF Industries, Inc You can make sure your car is in proper running order by having the carbure tor checked and your engine tuned up. The following true-false test will tell you what you know about carburetors and general car care Score yo u rself as a good ca r owner, as a mediocre one or, if you fail entirely, consider cashing in your auto for a good pair of skates. 1. Q. The air filte r is some thing under the car body that keeps pollution from entering the interior of the car. A False The air filte r is located on top of the carbu retor and it cleans the air that is sucked into the engine when your car’s engine is running 2. Q. The "float system” is both a lifesaving technique for swimmers and a register used to measure the amount of gas in the tank of a car. A. False When it comes to cars, the "float system” is part of the carburetor. It in sures a constant level of gas oline in the carburetor bowl, 3. Q. An air horn is what you use to get the attention of passing cars and pedestri ans. A. False. The air horn is part of the carburetor. It serves as the bowl cover and mount for the air filter And it is the only passageway for the air an engine needs to produce the air-fuel mixture that passes on to the com bustion chamber And it is combustion — the igniting of the air-fuel mixture by the spark plugs — that supplies power to the engine. 4. Q. An idle mixture is something a bartender cre ates in his spare time and in a car is a substitute for gas oline. A False. An idle mixture refers to the mixture of fuel and air regulated by a car buretor so that, for example, when waiting for a red light to turn green, the engine idles according to the manu facturer's specifications 5. Q. The "choke circuit" refers to readers of mystery novels and is a mechanism used in a car to come to a complete stop. A. False The "choke c ir cuit” is the part of the car buretor that makes it possi ble to start the car. It is a control valve in the air horn designed to reduce the air passage when the engine is cold and needs a richer m ix ture of gas and air. 6. Q. A jet is both an a ir plane and a device found on your carburetor. A. True. The jet is some thing like a screw with a tiny hole engineered to regu late the flow of gasoline in the carburetor. If your en gine turns over but won t start on a cold morning, it may be that the carburetor is delivering too little gaso line When this happens, depress the gas pedal sever al times, then again halfway and turn the starter If the engine doesn't start, turn oft the ignition and check the automatic choke If it is still no go, turn the ignition off and hold the choke open and, at the same tim e, have someone else step on the ac celerator. Gasoline should spurt out of the carburetor pump jets If it doesn't, there may be an obstruction in your fuel filter or line or you may have a problem with your fuel pump. See your Learn a b o u t in s u ra n c e b e fo re ta k in g o u t p o lic y Auto insurance can be a confusing and costly expense for a car owner One way to keep the cost down and make sure that you have all the coverage that your car needs is by being certain that you are well-educated when it comes to auto insurance The Insurance Inform a tion Institute has prepared a brochure which deals with some of the basic steps that should be taken when shop ping for insurance and the kinds of questions that need to be asked in order to choose the coverage you need There are six basic auto insurance coverages Bodily injury liability" provides m oney to pay claims against you and the cost of your legal defense if your car injures or kills someone Property damage liabili ty" provides money to pay claims and defense costs if your car damages the prop erty of others Medical payments insur ance” pays m edical e x penses resulting from acci dental injuries It covers you and your fam ily as well as other passengers in your car “Uninsured motorist pro tection" pays for injuries caused by an uninsured or a hit-and-run driver mechanic. 7. Q. Keeping your gas tank filled year-round is a good idea. A True. Keeping the gas tank filled as much as possi ble helps prevent condensa tion, especially during cold weather It lessens the dan ger of ice forming in the fuel line and cutting off the sup ply of fuel to the carburetor, causing the engine to stall 8. Q An engine tune-up is necessary preventive main tenance for winter driving. A True Regular tune-ups help give your car more miles per gallon of gas Tune-ups are especially de sirable during winter be cause methodical inspec tions show what adjustments are necessary A complete tune-up includes checking the battery, spark plugs, points and condenser, coil and ignition timing, distribu tor spark advance, fuel pump and carburetor, belt tension and emission control systems 9. Q. Antifreeze is a sub stance that cruise directors use to promote good will. In your car, antifreeze deter iorates if it is not changed seasonally. A. True Antifreeze does deteriorate over a period of time and so it is a good idea to make certain it meets certain test standards in your owner’s manual and does not permit rust and scale to form When this happens, it can keep the ra d ia to r from functioning, cause the car to overheat, and even cause the engine block to crack. So, don't just add some an tifreeze — replace it. Scoring 10 points for each correct answer for a total of 90 points possible. How to Score 90 — 80 excellent — you are a "good starter.” 70 — 50 fair — you are a "middle-of-the-roader.” C la s s ifie d : 667-6633 vs » T f “ TIRE CENTERS 8 7 S * » lO « » R iM * NOW thru Wed., June 3, 1981 FIX A FLAT!! Seals & inflates tires! 12 oz. No. S-275 REGULAR $1.49 ZIP Wax Turtle Wax! Wash & wax car at same time! 18 fl. oz. Reg. $2.79 ’1” Ralley Liquid Car Boraxo HAND SOAP BORAXO POWDERED HAND SOAP With Free Dispenser! WAX Powdered hand soap....Many uses! 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