Potential battery dangers under car hoods rise in cold nights
Battery explosions cause eye injuries with chemical burns and acid splashes. Eye injuries from automotive storage batteries have doubled in three years. More incidents occur in winter and at night due to lack of battery knowledge and handling.
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Lew Scarr
Copley News Service
Battery Explosions Highlight Winter Car Dangers
Dr. Timothy L R Holekamp of Washington University warns that 78 percent of severe battery related injuries occur in winter, with 60 percent at night due to charging gas ignition, vented hydrogen and oxygen, and defective cells. Experts caution against jumper cables for safety and cost reasons.
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Timothy L.R. Holekamp
Washington University
St. Louis
School of Medicine
Department of
Holekamp
Spark plug cables last 2 years and tune up tips
This checklist urges replacing spark plug cables every two years and having a mechanic verify coil timing, air filter condition, and air fuel adjustments. It covers PCV valve, brake fluid, wheel bearings, fuel economy factors, and effects of short trips on engine lubrication.
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Patrick Kelly
National Automobile Dealers Association
Adhesive repair method for vinyl and leather upholstery
A DIY guide by Ray Hill explains cleaning and roughing the surface with emery cloth, applying thick vinyl and leather adhesive with a toothpick, and pressing parts together with finger pressure. It covers patches for large holes with backing material and notes the adhesive can be used beyond automotive repairs.
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Ray Hill
Congress to Debate Air Bag Rule and Passive Restraints
Lawmakers in both houses prepare hearings to challenge Transportation Secretary Brock Adams on auto airbags and passive restraints. The debate centers on cost estimates, effectiveness across crash types, and consumer acceptance amid safety surveys and industry cautions.
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Houses
Congress
Transportation
Brock Adams
Detroit
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
General Motors
Ford
Gallup
Adams
Emission Workshop at Scottsdale Ford Saturday
Free consumer workshop at 10 a.m. next Saturday at Charlie Rossie Ford 7100 E. McDowell Rd. Fafie Rosenbluth of Northern Arizona University will cover catalytic converters unleaded fuel carburetor adjustments and worn parts to help pass emissions tests. The event in the service bay behind the showroom offers door prizes refreshments and a nursery.
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Charlie Rossie Ford
E. McDowell Rd
Scottsdale
Ford
Fafie Rosenbluth
Northern Arizona University
Rossie Showroom
Car noises warn owners what to check and why
The Allstate Motor Club explains car sounds reveal issues. Knocks suggest worn main bearings or pistons while rattles indicate looseness. Clicks signal possible flywheel wear or valve or drive gear issues. Thumps point to tire bulges or engine mounts. Hum hints at blower or rear axle problems. Whines arise from generator brushes or belts.
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Allstate Motor Club
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