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SPRING CAR CARE Marab29ua- Page Interpreting noises helps find trouble Watch those tires and wheels car sounds tell you some thing may be wrong understanding their can help you and your mechanic find and correct the problem before it be comes serious Here are some of the more common noises listed by Car Care Council A clunk from under the car when you start forward or back up could be a warning that a universal joint is failing Thats serious if it breaks and the drive shaft drops while youre driving If you have a frontwheel drive car youll also get a clunking sound if you have a looseness in a CV joint like a uni versal joint that connects the front wheels to the transverse axle When you apply the brakes and hear a squeal or a scraping sound that could indicate worn brake linings or pads If al lowed to continue it could result in dam aging brake drums or rotors making the repair more expensive A thumping sound from a tire could be caused by flat spots on the tread due to improper balance or alignment It also could be treat separation which could result in a blowout The sound of ticking in the engine usually is a valve lifter generally heard when the engine is idling A sudden screech from under the hood could be a worn or loose drive belt A knocking or pinging from under the hood when you accelerate could be from low grade gasoline incorrect tim ing or other tuneup adjustments A whining sound as you move from a standstill to normal speed could be coming from the transmission and could mean that you are low on transmis sion fluid You probably wont hear this sound when the car is idling or in neu tral A spitting sound or rumble from somewhere under the car could be an ex haust leak This is a potentially danger ous situation due to poisonous exhaust fumes that Could seep into the car If you raise the hood and hear a steady snapping sound that speeds up if the engine runs faster it could mean a spark plug wire is loose or shorting out The snapping sound is a spark jumping from the bad the metal of the en gine you turn on the ignition switch and hear a clicking sound but the starter does nothing your battery may need charging or replacing It also could be loose or corroded connections The clicking comes from the starter solenoid which isnt getting enough voltage to en gage the starter A whirring sound when the car doesnt start could be the starter drive Replacing this part normally will correct the problem Even though winters snow and slush melt away with the warmth of spring the same does not bold true for damage to your vehicles tires and wheels Engineers of The KellySpringfield Tire Company offer the following sug gestions to help maintain your tires and wheels for the best performance Take the time to inspect your tires and make certain that reinforcing belts are not exposed Because most radial tires are steel belted rusting can cause wire corrosion leading to separation and tire failure if cuts or other rubber dam age expose them to the elements When inspecting your tires Kelly- CHECK BELTS AND HOSES FOR SIGNS OF WEAR Just changing your antifreezecoolant once a year may not be enough to avoid overheating or worse major engine damage Car Care Council suggests checking your belts for adjustment and wear Normal life expectancy is three to four years Heater hoses also deteriorate so when you pop open your hood check for leaks cracks rotted rubber or faulty clamps For even greater peace of mind get a professional flushing of the system SPRING TUNE AutoRavers Tape Deck Preset Station 2 AM Electronic Station Seek FrontBack Fader Control Separate Base Treble Control Dolby Noise Reduction Music Search MatatfChnvneTape Selector KefOtl Out CD Input Nto4JieHustrallon REG 95 SALE Drop In And Test Listen A Complete Line of CRAIG CAR STEREOS SPEAKERS EQUALIZERS and AMPLIFIERS All At Super Sale Prices GEORGETOWN CUSTOM CAR SOUND SINCLAIR AVE UNIT 5 8772425 Springfields engineers recommend you check for irregular tread wear which could be caused by misalignment due to winter road conditions or the way ir which the tire was used The frequency of tire rotation should follow the tire manufacturers recom mendations Check to ensure tires have the vehi cle manufacturers specified air pressure Assuming there was no loss of air pres sure throughout the winter tires could be overinflated for summer due to wanner weather Faster speeds for extended periods of time will cause more heat buildup in the tire If the tire is at low pressure it could result in premature tire failure Because more states are changing to speed limit it is most critical that tires have the proper in flation If removing snow tires be sure to check and clean them before storage Tires should be stored in a cool dry area away from electrical motors and di rect sunlight Reduce air pressure if tires are mounted on wheels When washing the salt from your vehicle be sure to include your wheels and tires White walls should be cleaned with a recommended 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