42 — Friday, November 5, 1999 - North Shore News Get Dear Mr. Fix-it, PE odrive a 1985 Stanza. Recency the temperature gauge started tu act up. It would rise normally as the engine temperature reached its normal operating range and then sometimes sink back to zero. A little later ic would come back to normal and then back to zero ete. The spells at zero got longer, Dut even after an extended spell of not regis- tering anything on the gauge, when it came back it was never higher than nor- mal. Also the system as a whole shows no signs of overheai- ing: no steam, no boil-overs, hot even using any extra water. I know you'll tell me to get the radiator pressure- tested, but what do you think — thermostat or faulty gauge /wiring/heat sensor? Robert Richards North Vancouver Dear Robert The engine’s cooling sys- tem is designed to conduct heat away from the metal surrounding the combustion chamber. Nissan , 183 Pemberton Ave. ng to The thermostat is a heat- operated valve that controls the *se of coolant to the radiat... Your 1985 Stanza has what’s called a closed type cooling system. In this type of a system the reservoir tank is connect- ed dircetly to the top cank of the radiator. Make sure you have checked both the radiator level (only when cold) it should be full, as well as the overflow reservoir tank levels (fall cold line). I would recommend a proper cooling system inspection to test all related components, radiator and pressure cap, water pump, TALS! NS 9857195" lave) 2 tie NEWS photo Tivry Peters A thorough inspection of a cooling system includes’ checking out the radiator and pressure cap, water purap, radiator fan operation, coolant temperature sensor, thermosiat operation, gauge operation, baits and hoses. radiator fan. operation, coolant temperature sensor, thermostat operation, gauge operation, belts and hoses. Your Stanza’s thermostat may he sticking open at times, if in doubt replace it. The cooling — system should have antifreeze in it all year long — not just water. Antifreeze will keep your cooling system trom over- heating in summer {allowing a higher boiling cemperature with a good pressure cap), and in winter {allowing lower freezing point), plus i it has a rust inhibitor to help prevent corrosion. I recommend a 50/50 inix of water and antifreeze. Get ready for a cold winter! Charies Taylor Taylormotive Service Ltd. (Since 1959) Got « question for Mr. Fix- it? Send it c/o Martin Millerchipce North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vanconver, B.C., V7M 2H4. Fax te 985-2104 or, bese. of all, e-mail . Please do not try to phone in your questions, Tu anaddere when you sf, 8 yor've rely gous wrirk ¥4 Ghaage genrs, c: i! you haar noize, it's time to visit Every new clatch we ixstall is available with & (nit two-yaar 45,099 Kilorsotre Clutch Warranty. y Thais a lot ot protection... Se for your standcrd trensmissien, Ge choice is automatic: bring it -Difficuity Driving ia Gane or Mase Gears? . -Car Sounds Like it’s Running, But Won't Save? : -Leaking Red Fluld? -Harett Sifting? -Hesitation? e We service all automatics’& standards, damestic § & imparts, ciutches, 4X4’s, axles & difterentiats. @ . vo Snir Tranamiazion, _Ask about cur FREE TOWIME + We honour Most Extended Warranties “ j J a bee? Space ‘ = Rava ft ar website: ~ | TRANSMISSION TUNE-UP- SPECIALS) 9 is yea OF cn ee eae “nnienenennsinces : tndudes: © Rood Test * TransChack 21 PLUS® Servs . © Reol ihe Por Gasket and id 890 West 16th St. at Serine Drive North Vanconver © Agjusi the Bands & Linkage Must ba presented at time of sats, Limit one ‘sepon per customer, This is o proven eventiva impacted eed rsniin Aisha cars. “"Foroblems ok b @z other | 860 WEST 15TH ST. - 987-8687. Nori Vancouver (£eside Broco Auro Giess) « BBB member © Govt Inspection Facility $3897 © AirCare Certitied 80618 ¢ Lifetime Warranties 834 Wast 1s¢ St. N. Van am? Bindshial iieas Foagel ea in LJ C ating eA Nie Coeaiioni ystems : ; Foran appointment call Open: Independently Owned & Operated Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8-6, Sat. 8-1 SB4-0077 — Mon-Fid-5 j * Full Mechanical Repairs a= eink sean lap eD | rE ares | Guaranteed Best Price ¢ Fast "alice Cae Caly $85: $5 most cars 1600 Mackey Rd Neth Vaacosver {next to Avaton Hotel) Drive-in Service © Free Estimates Ner-est Radiators Cauling System Specialists for 48 Years "Emsam attinnrat omen | seaoaa 964-0374 iT) advertise your busines: or servize here, éali Larry Verigin or Steve Ta:, Auto Advertisinr Sales 980-0511 they're your Korth Shore News AutoPrasi complete Auteiaotive Repairs, Melntanansce & Seruies 296 PEMBERTON, 35 VAN 87-1452 Auto Repaiz