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PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 30, 1996 - 15 ©! The mysterious language of mechanics "Your timing belt is slip- ping," and "Your rackama- fracka is on the fritz," are two very different phrases on paper, but these words coming from a mechanic's mouth may just as well have the same meaning to some consumers. "Not knowing what a 'rackamafracka' is or what it does can be confusing and intimidating to a car owner," said Pat Lazzaro, professional race-car driv- er and advisor to Firestone. "But with basic knowledge about the parts of a car, anyone can learn the language of mechanics." Lazzaro offers "plain English" definitions of these mysterious words as a beginning to overcoming what she calls autopho- bia--the rational or irra- tional fear of the servicing of automobiles. e Carburetor: a mech- anical device that mixes air and fuel in proper quantities to suit the vary- ing needs of the engine. The electronic equivalent of the carburetor is the fuel-injection system--it does the same thing, but it is computer regulated and more precise. e Alternator: provides electrical current that is To advertise in this feature call 985-7383 then stored in the battery. It's called an alternator because it generates alter- nating current (AC) versus direct current (DC). e Catalytic converter: a pollution-control device which, as part of the exhaust system, converts carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons into environ- mentally friendly sub- stances like water and car- bon dioxide. e Thermostat: a one- way, heat-sensitive door that regulates the flow of 'Phone today for information about Tuesday Evenings coolant from the radiator to the engine to get the engine to its operating temperature quickly, then keep it there. e Water pump: so named because it pumps water through the engine and into the radiator, ena- bling the cooling cycle to function. e Timing chain/belt: a chain that synchronizes the internal mechanical operation of the engine, sort of like the conductor of an orchestra. SEARS --DRIVER TRAINING Expect more from Sears™ A & March Break Course. 985 SEARS CANADA INC. Registered Trade Mark of Sears, Licenced for use in Canada -2225 All SEARS graduates receive: - 4 month credit for earlier road test - maximum insurance discount - 25 hours in class instruction - 10 hours one-to-one in car instruction e ABS (anti-lock brak- ing system): high-perfor- mance, electronically con- trolled braking system that pulses the brake ped- al when it senses impend- ing lock-up. Because the brakes can't lock up, it is easier for a driver to keep control of the car. Lazzaro stresses that there are different main- tenance schedules for each of these components and urges consumers to talk to their mechanic about them. Box 567 Lindsay, Ontario TRENT JIM DIGNEM Service Manager Mike Parker at Trent Chevrolet Geo Oldsmobile Cadillac Ltd. is pleased to announce the return of Jim Dignem as Service Manager. A familiar face, Jim brings to us 30 years of automotive service and management experience. Mike is also pleased to welcome Paul Stewart as Service Advisor. 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