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February 22 & 23, 1995 — HHCN — Page 3
ar
Care
Corner
council
CHECK YOUR
CAR CARE KNOWLEDGE
Take this true/false quiz from the Car Care Council. 6 correct is passing, 8 is great and 10
right classifies you as an expert.
1. You've always used regular (87 octane) gas in your 3 year old car, but now you hear it
"ping" occasionally. It's time to switch to high test gas. True ( ) or False ( )?
2. Tires should be inflated to the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall. True ( ) or
False ( )?
3. Your air conditioner keeps blowing fuses. Until a mechanic can check it out, you can install
one of a higher rating so long as it does not exceed 35 amps. True ( ) or False ( )?
4. Your engine overheated due to a radiator leak. This condition also could damage the
transmission. True ( ) or False ( )?
5. A tire's life may be cut in half when it’s out of balance. At 60 mph one ounce out of
balance has the effect of a six pound weight on the rim of the wheel. True ( ) or False ( )?
6. Oil is leaking from one shock absorber. This fluid can be "topped off" by a service station.
True ( ) or False ( )?
7. For safe driving on a rainy night, clear vision depends upon just three factors: all lights
working, a clean windshield and good windshield wipers. True ( ) or False ( )?
8. The oxygen sensor is part of your car's air conditioning system. True ( ) or False ( )?
9. Blue smoke from your car's tail pipe is a sign you may have worn piston rings or valves.
True or False
1 ?
10. Red fluid leaking under your car is probably from your transmission. True ( ) or False ( )?
1. False. Upgrading fuel generally is an expensive and unsatisfactory remedy for a "pinging"
engine. A better investment would be a diagnostic checkup by an experienced technician.
2. True. For long tire life and best gas mileage, keep tires inflated to the maximum
recommended pressure.
3. False. The purpose of a fuse or circuit breaker is to prevent circuit overload which could
lead to a fire. Correct the cause of the problem before installing a fuse. Use a fuse only of the
specified amperage rating.
4. True. The automatic transmission is cooled by the engine cooling system. When it
overheats, so does the transmission.
5. False. Centrifugal force causes one ounce of weight to become twelve pounds at 60 mph.
That no only damages the tire tread, it also accelerates wear of steering and suspension parts.
6. False. A shock absorber or strut cannot be refilled. It must be replaced. For best ride
control replace in pairs.
7. False. Good eyesight is your first requirement for safe driving under any conditions.
8. False. The oxygen sensor is part of the emissions control system.
9. True. The blue exhaust smoke comes from burning oil that works past worn piston rings
and/or valve guides into the engine combusion chamber. Black smoke is a sign of poor
combustion, usually due to a fuel or ignition system malfunction.
10. True. A defective seal is the most common cause of transmission fluid leakage.
********
Auto Trivia QUIZ
Here from the Car Care Council is a different kind of party game: see how many of these trivial
questions your friends and family can answer correctly.
1. Turn signals are a safety feature we tend to take for granted, sometimes forgetting to
use them at all. The first year turn signals were offered as a production option was:
(a) 1920,_
(b) 1924
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(c) 1938
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2. Tire pressure decreases at the rate of about one p.s.i. (pounds per square inch) for
each 10 degrees of temperature drop. Underinflation by just 6 p.s.i. can cut gas mileage
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(C) 010
3. U.S. General Accounting Office reports 25% of vehicles inspected in Virginia had
brake defects. An Indiana investigation of 420 accidents found (how many) were caused
by defective or worn out components.
(a) 5.5% , ***** * - - * .sh
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4. In 50,000 miles of driving at 55 mph the water pump in a typical 8 cylinder engine
pumps (gallons of coolant):
(a) 500,000 gallons
(b) 1,200,000 gallons.............
(c) 5,000 000 gallons
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5. The use of seat belts first became mandatory in New York State in 1984, just (how
many) years after they first were offered as an option on a production car?
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(b) 24• - a nonine ^= am
(c) 40 .....- -----
6. Is your car slow to warm up? If the engine runs too cold, i.e. 100 degrees F. vs
ommended 200 degrees F., interna, parts can wear at a rate (how much) master than nor
(a) threetimes
(b) four times
. (c) five times
7. The cold running engine described above could be using gas at a rate (how much)
more than normal?
(a) 5%
(b) 10%
(c) 25%
8. For best engine efficiency and reduced wear on a cold morning allow your engine to
idle for about (how Long?) before driving?
(a) 10 seconds =================
6 30 seconds
(c) 60 seconds ************ - ***** ******************* „,1^,*?,„,,, -
9. When connecting jumper cables be sure your last connection is from the ground (nega-
tive) terminal on the good battery to:
(a) the ground terminal on the dead battery
(b) the battery hold down connector
(c) the engine block or frame of the vehicle
10. You’ll get significantly more mileage from your tires by:
(a) twice a year rotating tires (i.e. switching fronts to back and vice versa)
(b) having wheels aligned and balanced at least annually
(c) repacking wheel bearings when the oil is changed
A.
ANSWERS TO auto Trivia Quiz . so.
1. (c) First offered on 1938 Buick
2. (b) Check tire inflation after cold weather sets in
3. (c) Further, 14% of fatal accidents investigated in Washington State involved vehicles with
mechanical defects
4. (b) Check cooling system components and connections for winter
5. (a) In 1950 Nash became first to offer seat belts as an option
6. (c) A faulty thermostat can cause engine to run cold .
7. (a) 25%. Note: one misfiring spark plug in a 4 cylinder car wastes gas at that same 25% rate
8. (a) Let the engine idle briefly to permit oil flow through vital parts. The drive at moderate speeds
until the engine warm up
9. (c) To keep sparks away from the battery’s explosive hydrogen gas, make final connection away
from the battery
10. (a,b) Alignment, balance and proper inflation are critical to tire life
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Power Brakes
Rear Defroster
& Full Size Spare
995 DODGE NEON
1995 HONDA ACCORD L)
Air Conditioning, Stereo,
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Dual Airbags
/ & Sports Suspension
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DISCOUNT $2,597
Sale 512,799
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MSRP $11,861
DISCOUNT $862
Sale 510,99
Several To Choose From
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Defroster, Power Windows, Locks & Mirrors
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Per Month
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AM/FM Cassette
I & Airbag
1995 DODGE RAM 3/4 TON
CUMMINS DIESEL
Air Conditioning,
Power Steering,
Power Brakes,
Stereo, Spare Tire,
Heavy Duty Service Group
& Bedliner
MSRP $15,845
DISCOUNT $4,028
Sale 511,817*
Stk#44230
MSRP $23,757
DIESEL DISCOUNT $700
DISCOUNT $2500
Sale 20,557
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Jim McNatt Handa has a huge selection of quality
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Trucks, cars, minivans and basic transportation.
★
JAH FINANCE TERMSE
PRE-OWNED VEHICLES
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94 TOYOTA P/U..........................
86 SUBURBAN..............................
94 CHEVY 3/4 TON C.C.
90 DAKOTA C.C.......................
93 MITSUBISHI P/U.................
94 GRAND CARAVAN........
94 VOYAGER SE........................
95 DODGE NEON..................
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JIM McNATT TOYOTA-DODGE
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817-382-5481 • Metro 214-219-4985
"Picture may not represent actual vehicle. Rebates, il any. assigned to dealer. All prices plus TT&L.
PRE-OWNED VEHICLE!
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90 ESCORT GT................
91 CORSICA LT..................
93 JUSTY...................................
86 COROLLA...................
93 SENTRA.............................
94 CAMRY LE......................
94 DODGE SPIRIT...........
94 DODGE SHADOW
817-382-5481
..............$3,995
..............$5,495
..............$1,995
.............$6,495
............$2,995
..............$9,995
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...........$10,995
..............$9,995
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"Picture may not represent actual vehicle. Rebates, il any. assigned to dealer. All prices plus TT&L. (
JIM McNATT HONDA
1-35 at Corporate Drive •Lewisville
214-221-8611 Metro 214-434-3611
Payment based on 36 month closed end lease. $3150 Cap Reduction plus T.T&I. first pay ment
and refundable security deposit due at lease inception. Residual is .SI 1.894. Limited to 12.000 miles
per year. With approved credit. Several av ailable. Picture may not represent actual vehicle.
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