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22 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, M arch 23, 2001 Keeping fOld Faithful'running smoothly Any motorist who's been stalled in a precarious situation knows the value of a dependable vehicle. To help reduce this risk, the Car Care Council lists early warning signs of engine trouble. These symptoms often are subtle, sometimes camou flaged by com puterized engine controls designed to compensate for deterioration of components. Periodic engine diagnosis can keep "Old Faithful" running trou ble-free for years. But if you note a change in performance, report the symptoms to your auto technician for diagnosis. Hard Starting This is the most common form of car trouble and the one motorists fear most. If the starter cranks the engine, the electrical system proba bly is okay. The culprit could be a starting sensor or choke mecha nism. Also, starting trouble can be traced to an electronic component or computer control. Expert diag nosis may be required. Knocking [Or Pinging] This noise generally is heard when the engine is under load, such as when accelerating or climbing a hill. While it may be caused by inferior gas, ignition knock often is a sign your engine needs service. It also can be due to carbon deposits inside the combus tion chamber. Newer engines have a sensor which hears a knock, makes corrective adjustments, but cannot compensate for a severe malfunction. Don't ignore engine knock; it can affect performance and, in extreme cases, can damage the engine. Poor Fuel Economy Regular records of gas mileage can tell if your engine is losing effi ciency. Poor gas mileage may be accompanied by other symptoms listed by the Council. Other causes of poor gas mileage: underinflated tires, engine running too cold, mal functioning transmission or drag ging brakes. Stalling This can be caused by incorrect idle speed adjustment, a malfunc tioning sensor o r switch, dirty fuel system parts, worn spark plugs or other engine deficiencies. Does it stall when hot? Cold? With air conditioning on? Note symptoms and report them to your technician. Power Loss How long since it's had a new fuel filter? This is a common cause of power loss, which also can be due to some of the same conditions that cause poor gas mileage. Exhaust Odor The smell of rotten eggs comes from the catalytic converter. The odor can be due to an engine prob lem or it may indicate the convert er is malfunctioning. Dieseling This is also known as after-run. The engine keeps chugging and sputtering after the ignition is shut off. Causes range from inferior gas to excessive idle speed. Carbon in the combustion chamber also may cause an engine to run rough. LOCKWOOD'S PRE-OWNE CLEARANCE COME MAKE US AN OFFER! 2000 Chrysler 300M Sport Sedan Finished In bright silver. Only 16,000 kms, oaiance of Factory warranty. 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