~ voltage

e ~ system... But,
check to be: sure our, battery has

The battery is just one part of

an automobile’s charging system.
Just because a .car starts
sluggishly. — or doesn’t start at
all — it doesn’t always mean that
the battery isthe culprit. Some

other. electrical component might

be draining the battery of power.
A. faulty alternator, — starter,
regulator, cables and
terminals — even something as

z _innocent: asa belt: — can all
interfere with a car’s starting

ability.

Electrical system

~ With winter
proaching,: «give.

weather: ap-
some extra

S thought: to. checking out. your.
-. car’s electrical system. Doing. this.
aS. part...

; of. your winterizing
schedule. could’ save you from

frustrating moments in. the cold.

mornings. “Here’s. a checklist of
areas “developed by. The Gates

~-Ruber Company: to: have. your’
ee serviceman examine before the
cold weather’ hits:

“Ly Batte ry. Most.

other. areas” of: the. electrical:
you ‘should » still.

The power equired to start.a

contractors ‘recommended. by
or other People

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““splits,, oil”

battery -

: ‘the best
ailures are caused by. problems:

fie always- spot a failing belt. So, asa”

engine varies from-car to car. lt
depends on the number of RPMs
the engine requires, compression
ratio, cylinder | wear, tem-
perature, weight of the oil and
the number and variety of ac-
cessories on the vehicle.

if the test. performed on your

battery determines. you need: a

replacement, install a unit withat

‘Jeast’ as much: starting. power. as.
the original equipment battery as
shown. in.the car manual. If you.

- ‘want added. starting insurance, —

choose’a battery. with a higher

cold cranking rating.

2. Worn belts or loose fan belts

can © slip,
shortage to
drives for your alternator, water

causing «a. voltage

- pump and other systems must be
-maintained at all. times. You. or:

your’ serviceman can... visually
check: for. glazing,
and. contamination.
But, because of the types of belts
found On most cars. today, even.
of mechanics. can’s

rule: of: thumb, if. your. belts are:

7 four years or older, replace them
—_even if they: don’t appear tow.
need: it. Replace. -them. sooner: if
you do agreat | deal of driving...
"3, Starter. There used to be as
general rule of thumb. suggesting
that, a battery. ‘should: have: one

‘amp of: starting power for every eos

ui '
1 ta

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rs

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the battery. The —

cracking, ©
Defective. alternators

recharge. the’
necessary, full, field voltage and
circuit resistance tests can help

=Gobd “contractors will. aoe

: required
your house thoroughly (inside

cubic inch of engine
displacement. Although. this rule
generally held true. with
yesterday’s Vs’s and: big V6’s,
today it is simply nota valid
statement. The ability to crank
the engine efficiently without
draining: the. battery,. but with
enough speed to start the car, is
measured with an amperage draw
test.

Trouble spots ot :
If problems with your. starter

are indicated, trouble spots can
be pinpointed with ground circuit

or insulated circuit | Tesistance
tests.

4. Alternator.
output.-test. should be .done..on

your car’s alternator to determine. .
if your alternator-is. performing
. well enough. to keep the battery os
charged: and serve the needes of

other. electrical '

“systems.

supply enough

battery.

isolate problem areas.
5: Voltage Regulator. A faulty

‘voltage | ‘regulator will over or
undercharge the battery, possibly wee
shortening battery. life. “Under-.~
voltage. and over-voltage’ checks ©
-are essential » for. determining if
your battery will. stay charged or’
if- your. battery could potentially —

For example, ‘ge

An amperaue

will not
voltage to.
When -
_ overheat.

; identify potential.

needs”

“a‘quote for.

THE REVIEW

RADIATOR CAP

ALTERNATOR

THERMOSTAT

HOSE

“RADIATOR
HOSE...

Ww IN’ rE IZING. AC AR re squire s more than un chee iii the tires and anti-freeze. The
© -ooling, systent has a vital role during cold weather driving.
Moslat, and the radiator eap should ‘he inspected for wear and possible failure.

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“POWER”
‘STEERING
UPPER ~ BELT:
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Snes

AILV-beltsand hoses. the the r-

Regardless

“vot visual condition. The Gates Rubber Company suggests if belt» and hoses are more than
0
four years soled. thiry should he rephieed. :

Circuit resistance
checks should’ be- performed to
faults.

6. Cables and. Terminals.

‘Dirty or. loose connections can
‘robua battery. of the current it’:
efficiently.
Terminals, connectors and posts ee
_should be cleaned as necessary.to ~

to. Operate |

- adding RSI 4.9 (128). insulation

to your-attic, not, for. adding ee
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have aes.

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approved ‘attic card,’ used to.

_- determine: the: number, of bags

of ‘insulation’ necessary to 4

produce the desired RSI or R

value. Make’ sure all the bags.

have actually been is

contractor: “should
manufacturer’ S:

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