The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 May 1977 — Page 25

Don't be Cariess care for your car.

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Three systems protected by car filters 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 is the importance of the filters Uiat 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 reaching critical engine parts. It is generally recommended 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

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Pop, snap, crackle may be fine for cereal, but not for CB set owners

If you prefer your snap, crackle and pop with breakfast cereal rather than your CB radio receiver, then listen to this advice The condition of your car can affect the quality of CB reception. According to David L. Walker. Chamnion Spark Plug Company technical services director, the type of interference you hear on the receiver gives a clue to its source by Its characteristic sound. The following may be useful in detecting the source of the radio frequency interference (RFI' noises. 4 popping sound which increase* in tempo with higher engine »peed» and -top-- instantly when the ignition key is shut off at fast idle originates from the ignition system. ft ft ft High pitched, musical whine that increases in frequency with higher engine speeds and does not stop instantly when the ignition key is shut off at fast idle has as its source the generator or alter-

nator. ■4 ragged, rasping sound that occurs at an irregular rate, usually heard in conjunction with the generator or alternator whine, is caused by the vibrator type voltage regulator. It does not stop instantly when the ignition is turned off at fast idle. • ft ft Hissing, crackling or clicking sounds that occur irregularly and are usually worse on rough roads usually stem from dash board instruments such as fuel gauges. • • • .-In irregular popping or rushing sound occurring only in dry weather when driving at high speeds originates from the wheels or tires. The sound disappears when the brakes arc lightly applied. • • » To eliminate these RFI signals, a variety of suppressors are available Also, good care of the components involved could eliminate the unwanted noise. Periodic lube job essential to car health “For the want of a nail ..." begins an" old saying that traces the fall of the kingdom to a missing horseshoe nail. Substitute the word lubricant for nail and your car could be immobilized. While car makers recommend chassis lubrication at differing periods, the service should not be neglected. Lubrication and periodic alignment are virtually the only services required by your car’s steering system, which includes the steering linkage, steering arms and ball joints. Failure to maintain these components properly can lead to premature tire wear, steering problems such as road wander and loss of stability. Check your car's owners manual for recommendations of how often to lubricate. Buying new tires? Pay heed to size, right construction Knowing the correct tire size used to be the only criterion for purchasing new rubber for a car But the wide variety in tire construction, designation and ratings has made tire shopping somewhat more complicated. Therefore, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) offers some tips on buying tires. Never select a size smaller than those which came with the car Tires of different size designations, construction and stages of wear may adversely affect handling and road stability. For best all-around car handling performance, tires of the same type of construction should be used on all four wheel positions unless designed to serve a special function such as snow tires. If you mix radial with bias or belted, be sure radials are on same axle