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Written by C3 WebAdmin
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Friday, 26 March 2010 |
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2. Squealing: Could be one of several problems—with your power steering pump, air conditioning compressor, or water pump, for example. But first, check your serpentine belt; it could be worn and needing replacement.
3. Rubber Flapping: Sounds like your serpentine belt is in real trouble; it's disintegrating. Get it replaced now, or be ready for a long walk!
4. Engine Ticking: Maybe sticky valve lifters or worn valves. Could be wear and tear on an aging engine, or someone hasn't been changing the oil regularly. Sometimes oil made for high mileage cars can help. Or it could be low octane fuel in some models that need higher octane.
5. Gurgling: The engine coolant flowing through your heater core to transfer heat to the passenger compartment may have air bubbles in it. Check the fluid level.
6. Hissing or Whistling: Sounds like a leak in the vacuum hose, unless steam is pouring out from under your hood on a hot day. You probably know what that is! A radiator hose needs replacing.
7. Clattering: Metal knocking on metal in the engine likely means valve issues. Hope it's time for an oil top-up or change, not time for a new engine.
One Other Noise Inside
I hope you find this list helpful in diagnosing problems with your car. But I have one more clue you might find helpful. It doesn't have to do with your automobile; it has to do with you.
Inside you there is a piece of equipment that is also a good diagnostic tool. It's called the conscience. It isn't always dependable if we regularly ignore it when it warns us. The Bible says it then will become insensitive and we will end up not even being honest with ourselves.
Just the same, we know in most cases when we have done wrong. Obviously it's a good thing when we feel guilty if we have done wrong, no matter how much we try to excuse ourselves. Like a fire alarm, it doesn't play beautiful music; the raucous sound is intended to warn us.
The big question is: how can we get rid of the heavy load of our guilt? Some try to ignore it, about as much good as trying to ignore knocks and squeals under the hood. Some try to mask it—with drugs, alcohol, busyness, religion—but turning up your radio doesn't fix the noise either. You need a visit to the Heavenly Repairman.
His name is Jesus. The central fact of history is the death of the Lord Jesus, God's only Son as the full payment for our sin. God has found a way to be both loving and righteous. And Jesus robbed death of its power for us. It's an amazing story—if it's true.
The remarkable thing is that millions of people from every walk of life, struggling with every problem known to the human race, disappointed with the inability of their religion to deliver peace, or their own attempts at reformation, say this was the answer for them.
They got honest with God, and agreed with him that they were habitual sinners. Then they accepted this simple statement in the Bible: "Whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans 10:13). So they did ask him to save them from their sins and it is their testimony that the result was "joy and peace in believing" (Romans 15:13).
I know. It happened to me. "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him" (Psalm 34:8).
* Although the suggestions to diagnose some common car problems have been prepared with the intent to provide reliable information, no warranty (express or implied) is made as to its accuracy or completeness. The advice of a certified car repair specialist is highly recommended to properly diagnose any concerns you may have with your vehicle.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 15 June 2010 )
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