Finding a Fault in the Car

Servicing your car regularly you prevent it from becoming unreliable. Of course, you can't foresee everything. Having failed to start the car in the morning you had better check three things first: the battery, the fuel level and the spark plugs. It is quite easy to repair these faults.

If the battery appears to be flat it is necessary to recharge it. If this doesn't work, you should replace it.

An empty tank is another common fault in the car. Having noticed a fuel warning light on the instrument panel of your car you should fill up the tank with more petrol.

Dirty spark plugs are also certain to cause a problem. To drive the car it is important to clean them regularly and adjust the gap in the spark plugs to the proper width. If the gap is not correct the engine will not run well.

If your car still does not start, the petrol pump may be broken, or the fuel pipe may be blocked. Having discovered a broken pump, it is a good idea to repair or replace it. If the fuel pipe is blocked, take it off and unblock it.

Having heard a loud CLICK! when you turn the key, you are sure to realize that the starter motor may be jammed. If it is, you can try to release it pushing the car forwards and backwards (in the 2nd gear). If the car still doesn't start, the starter motor should be repaired or even replaced.

And don't forget about the air filter. Its function is to remove particles of dirt, dust and other impurities from the air passing to the carburettor. A blocked filter decreases the airflow to the carburettor thus increasing the amount of fuel in the mixture. This causes the engine to operate inefficiently. Cleaning and changing filters regularly you prevent a considerable damage that is certain to be caused inside the cylinders. In this case the engine will need a thorough overhaul.

If you are a poor mechanic, stopping at service stations Periodically you will save at least time and money. As they say, Prevention is better than cure.

IV. Do you recognise these parts of the car engine? Find their names in the text.

 

 

V. Fill in the table with the data from the text.

A component of the car	The fault	What to do
1. the battery	flat	…
2. …	…	…
…	…	…

 

VI. You are studying to get a driving license. The topic of the lesson today is 'Maintenance of a Car'. Your friend is your instructor. Ask him about the most common faults in the car and the ways to repair them.

You can start like this: – What shall I do if the car doesn't start?

– Well, you should …

VII. Expand this gist of the text.

The text deals with common faults in the car and ways to repair them. Special emphasis is laid on the necessity of regular car servicing.

Activity

I. Discuss in small groups what system is better: air-cooling or water-cooling. Consider advantages and disadvantages of both.

 

II. a) What are these objects called? You can choose from the following:

1) cover

2) spark plug

3) socket

4) spanner

5) gap

6) gauge

 

 

b) Complete the instructions with the

Words given above.

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