Illinois News Index

McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 12 Oct 1979, p. 29

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Here's Another ... CARE FOR YOUR CAR CROSSWORD PUZZLE PAGE 5 • PLAINDEALEE • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12.1979 Windshield washer pump replacement is simple job ACROSS 1. What a well tuned engine does, even in winter. 7. What a neglected engine does--often. 13. Service important to sure starting, better gas mileage. 14. Pursue. 15. Heed. If. Electrical pattern. 18. Notion. 19. Church seat. 20. Neighbor of Wash, and Ida. 21. British sports car. 22. Weight (abbr). 23. Printing fluid. 24. Sign on lavatory door. 26. Usually needs replacement around 36,000 miles. 29. Proper tire inflation helps boost this (inits). 39. Nudes in Nice. 33. French musical instrument inventor. 34. humbug. 35. To mail. 36. Gouging tool. 37. Depot (abbr). 38. After-bath necessity. 39. Type of stove. 41. Adjustable spark 42. English road service org. (inits). 44. Preposition. 45. Radiator covering. 46. German cars. 49. Scottish hill. 51. Not me. 52. Type of salmon. 53. Heart of an automobile. 55. American unit of car fuel. 57. Diplomat Silas and family.' 58. Mrs. Peron and others. DOWN 1. What 26 Across helps you do. 2. Former tire part. 3. Once more. 4. King (Spanish). 5. You (familiar Spanish). * 6. plug, heart of a tune-up. 7. Non-commissioned officer, WW II (init). 8. Preposition. 9. Straighten car steering. 10. Academic degree. 11. Lion in Linz. 12. Attack a mosquito. 17. Regarding. 20. Single unit. 21. One of Little Women. 23. Presidential nickname. 24. Unit of car speed (in U.S.). 25. Kind of tire for winter. 26. Boy's group. 27. Uncooked. 28. Wheel asseiftbly. 29. Motorist's road finder. 31. Employ. 32. Initials on Cardinals' caps. 34. Comedienne « Arthur. 35. Soft drink. 37. Notation of incomplete golf round. 38. Sound of valve knock. 40. Wheel alignment measurement. 41. Air pressure instrument. 42. Sleeping. 43. English composer. 45. Harmful emission (init). 46. Electrical unit. 47. Command to a horse. ^ 48. Male offspring. 50. Moslem noble. 51. Affirmative. 52. 151 in ancient Rome. 54. Part of country for Boston. 56. Harriman's nickname. Easy to figure why car won't start up in cold Playing guessing games with your car is no fun when the temperature has plummeted below freezing and the engine won't start. According to Champion Spark Plug Com­ pany, the basic causes of start­ ing troubles are relatively few and simple to diagnose. When you turn the ignition key and absolutely nothing happens, there are generally three possible causes: the car may be in gear, the battery ter­ minals may be corroded or the battery itself may be dead. Things become slightly more complicated when the engine turns over normally but ignition is still not achieved. The prob­ lem is either in the fuel system or in the ignition system (or possibly a combination of both): Most common fuel system problems are being out of gasoline, carburetor flooding or clogging of fuel line or filter. Ignition system problems may be more complex. Malfunc­ tions can occur in distributor components, the coil, wiring or spark plugs. Even if the battery is supplying full electrical cur­ rent, a worn or damaged igni­ tion part can prevent electrical current from producing a spark in the combustion chamber. As a rule of thumb, for every *• * kilovoit Of curr«m«re^ui»ed'tD* fire the spark plug, two kilovolts must be produced by the ignition system. This is what is known as ample voltage reserve. Deterioration of ignition components, plus inclement weather, reduces voltage avail­ able. Worn or fouled spark plugs and extremely cold weather increase voltage re­ quired. The combination of low voltage; available and high volt­ age required means can't start. That is why a tune-up providing healthy ignition components and fresh spark plugs is the best assurance of avoiding winter starting trouble. To save gas, use car pool One of the best ways to save gasoline is to reduce the number of cars going to and from work. Approximately 59 million Americans use their automobile for daily commuting--40 mil­ lion of them driving alone, one to a car. Those 40 million --peopie^consunic 290 rniUron gallons of gasoline a week. Save gas and dollars...form caf pools or use public transpoF • «t«tdif whtftt av*«tWe.« ««*•« in heavy rush hour traffic on a drizzling fall afternoon, you pass a truck on the interstate. Road grease and grime cover the windshield, the wiper blades are sludge-coated, and visibility is minimal. Traveling at 55 miles an hour, you reach for the windshield washer pump lever or button. Nothing happens. It's a frustrating, potentially dangerous situation that's easy to prevent. All it takes is 20 minutes of your time, a screw­ driver, pliers, wrench, and a new windshield washer pump. The pumps can be purchased at most auto parts outlets and service stations. First, check and make sure that a new pump is what's needed. Frequently, fresh washer fluid in the plastic tank under the hood is ail that » re­ quired. Check the aim of the spray. If it's too high or low, use a screwdriver to bend the small spray nozzles into posi­ tion. If there is no spray at all, the problem could be closed hoses. Check to see if the hoses are clogged by pulling them off the pump and blowing through them. Blocked air flow can usually be cleared with a pin. If the hoses are clear, the washer pump probably needs replacing--a job as uncompli­ cated as changing a tire! To change the pump, loosen the bolts holding the unit to the firewall and unplug the electri­ cal connections. Disconnect the hose attachments to the pump and remove the new pump from its box. Take the cover off the new pump and remove the aligning pin from the top of the unit. In­ sert the pin into the pump and replace the cover. Bolt the unit to the firewall and hook up the electrical and hose connections. The new pump should last you about 36 months or 40,000 miles. Walk, Walk If you need to lower your blood pressure, walking has been found to be as effec­ tive as jogging by some hyper­ tension experts. The key is to walk "briskly" for about 45 minutes three or four times a week. Before beginning, get an approval from your doc­ tor and start walking for a mere five or ten minutes a day, gradually building up. Combine the walking with a decrease in your salt and ca­ loric intake for maximum re­ sults in lowering your blood pressure and minimizing stress. •tt Turn to the NanoNaL BaiMK OF IVFHeNRY For Your Next Auto Loan. One good turn deserves another. If you are planning on buying a new car, finance it at the 1st. Our low interest bank rates will save you money. Whether or not you have an account with us, visit our loan department and arrange for an auto loan to suit your budget. Shop around for the car of your choice assured that the money will be available when you need it. When you come to the 1st, you will know you made the right turn. LOAN OFFICE HOURS ' Mon.,Tues.,Thurs., Sat. 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Friday 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM Serving the banking needs of the McHenry area. Member FDIC MARIOMAI BBMK OF M'HPMRY 3814 WEST ELM STREET P O. BOX 338 McHENRY. ILLINOIS 60050 '"Si 5*985-5400 mm mitmm -aA

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