Saturday, February 17, 2007

Sherri's Helpful Hints













CAR NOISES AND SOLUTIONS:
  • BACKFIRING - Incorrect ignition timing, faulty ignition or leaking valves
    Have ignition and/or valves checked.
  • CLATTER FROM ENGINE - Insufficient engine oil. Worn or badly adjusted valves.
    Add oil. Refer to a mechanic
  • WHINING OR CHATTERING FROM ENGINE - Incorrectly tensioned camshaft drive belt. Refer to a mechanic as soon as possible.
  • RATTLE WHEN ACCELERATING - Wrong grade of fuel; engine overheating; engine needs decoke; incorrect ignition timing; ignition system fault.
    Use higher grade of fuel; Refer to a mechanic.
  • KNOCKING FROM ENGINE WHICH INCREASES WITH ENGINE SPEED - Worn camshaft or cam followers.
    Refer to a mechanic as soon as possible.
  • SCREECH UNDER ACCELERATION - Slipping auxiliary drive belt/fan belt.
    Check/adjust belt or have a replacement fitted.
  • SCREECH WHEN STEERING - Power steering belt slipping.
    Check/adjust belt.
  • MOAN FROM ENGINE WHEN STEERING - Power steering fluid level too low.
    Top up power steering fluid level.
  • ROAR OR RASP UNDER ACCELERATION - Blown exhaust.
    Have exhaust checked.
  • SQUEAL OR GROAN WHEN BRAKING - Worn or defective brake components.
    Refer to a mechanic.
  • HISS FROM ENGINE - Leak from coolant or air/vacuum hoses.
    Refer to a mechanic.
  • CLICKING FROM WHEELS - Loose hubcap; stone in hubcap, or stone lodged in tire tread.
    Tighten hubcap; remove stone.

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