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6a - PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, August 3,1994 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Interpreting auto noises helps find troubles Ominous car sounds tell you something may be wrong; un- derstanding their cause can help you and your mechanic find and correct the problem be- fore it becomes serious. Here are some of the more common noises: A "clunk" from under the car when you start forward or back up could be a warning that a universal joint is failing. That's Like a good lg neighbour, State Farm is there. KEVIN SPOHN hig ET Sy A Agent QUE chy | 2 Roebuck St., Brooklin, Ont. 655-3805 or 655-4841 'THIS SHOULD KEEP THE COMPETITION QUIET. serious if it breaks and the drive shaft drops while you're driv- ing. If you have a front-wheel drive car, you'll also get a clunk- ing sound if you have a loose- ness in a CV joint (like a univer- sal 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 allowed to continue, it could result in damaging brake drums or ro- tors, making the repair more ex- pensive. . 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 tread separation, which could result in a blowout. The sound of ticking in the engine is usually a valve lifter, generally heard when the en- gineisidling. . 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 accel- erate could be from low grade gasoline, incorrect timing or other tune-up adjustments. A whining sound as you move from a standstill to nor- mal driving speed could be com- ing from the transmission and could mean that you are low on transmission fluid. You prob- ably won't 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 exhaust leak. This is a potentially dangerous situa- tion, 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 short- ing out. The snapping sound is a spark jumping from the bad wire to the metal of the engine. If you turn on the ignition switch and hear a clicking sound, but the starter does AUTO ELECTRIC REBUILDERS/INSTALLERS BENEFIT FROM 16 YEARS EXPERIENCE Precision loyory RiriacisiiNi ASIVIRRNRE As you see, the Toyota Replacement muffler on the left comes as a welded one-piece assembly, built to Toyota's high standards, with the best materials, and to the exacting specifications of your vehicle. The competitor's muffler on the right, with its three-piece construction, not only leaves room "for error but leaves considerable room for improvement as well. 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A whirring sound (when the car doesn't start) could be the starter drive. Replacing this part normally will correct the problem. Graduated licensing Graduated licensing is a two- step licensing process that was fully implemented in Ontario as of June 6, 1994. It affects new drivers applying for their first Ontario Class G (car) and Class M (motorcycle) licence. Gradu- ated licensing will last a mini- mum of 20 months for drivers during which time they can gain the knowledge and skills needed to operate a motor vehi- cle safely. : Class G Requirements To enter Level One, Class G drivers must be at least 16 years of age, pass a vision test to ensure their eyesight meets the provincial standard for drivers, and pass a written test of their knowledge of the rules of the road. Level One lasts 12 months. If a new driver successfully com- pletes an approved driver edu- cation course, this period will be reduced to eight months. Level Onedrivers: must not drive if they have been drinking (maintain a zero blood alcohol level when driv- ing); . must have only one passen- ger in the front seat. That per- son, the accompanying driver, must be a fully licensed driver with at least four years of driv- ing experience. The accompany- ing driver must be authorized to operate a Class G passenger ve- hicle and must have a blood al- cohol level of less than .05 per . cent; must limit the number of backseat passengers they carry to the number of seat belts in the backseat of the vehicle; unless accompanied by a driving instructor licensed in Ontario, you must not drive on any "400 series" King's High- way with a posted speed limit greater than 80 km/hr, the Queen Elizabeth Way, Don Val- ley Parkway, Gardiner Ex- pressway, E.C. Row Express- way or the Conestoga Parkway; must not drive between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m.; Level Two Level Two of the program lasts a minimum of 12 months. At this level, drivers have more privileges because of their driv- ing experience. Level Two driv- ers: must not drive if they have been drinking (maintain a zero blood alcohol level when driv- ing), . must limit the number of people carried to the number of seat belts in the vehicle; and . must drive Class G vehicles only.