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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1969-06-05, Page 18Don't Let This Happen 'On* - Your Vacation ! GET YOUR CAR SERVICED NOW FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY W. H. DALRYMPLE & SON Brtketield .Phone 482-9211 imarneue•••••••••••••1 Your Friendly "SUNOCO" dealer Repairs to All Makes 1111111111•11/1111•111111111111•11111111 NEW & USED CAR SALES & SERVICE Don't let it happen to you Get our tune-up now! Get Ready for Holiday Driving! Have • • • Your Car Safety Checked and Tuned-up Now at Rowcliffe Motors. SEAFORTH AND AREA DODGE AND CHRYSLER SERVICE CENTRE PRODUCING COMPLETE SERVICE TO' CARS AND TRUCKS INCLUDING COLLISION REPAIRS ALL WORK PERFORMED BY TRAINED TECHNICIANS USING LATEST UP-TO-DATE EQUIPMENT ENSURING HIGH GRADE SERVICE AT ALL TIMES • NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY—DROP IN ANY TIME Rowcliffe Motors Goderich Street, Seaforth Phone 527-1670 Phone 527-0990 -3187-THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., JUNE 5 1969 Warranties Put More Responsibility on Car Owners fi While some controversy rages over new car warranty provisions for 1969 cars, there is one area in which there • is agreement. The motorist Will bear more responsibility for keeping his car in condition. Aeitually, even with the more liberal warranties of previous years, routine yet important maintenance was always the responsibility of the new car owner. However, in many in- stances the owner lulled him- self into believing the warran- ty was a pay-all in case of trouble. This is r}ot, the case. The 'Major difference in 1969 'new car warranties lies in the length of time most parts (ex- cluding tires and tubes) are covered. New provisions call for 12-month or 12,000 mile coverage. In 1968; the warran- ty called toLtwo-year or 24,000 miles. Still intact is the five-year or 50,000-mile • protection components generally referred to as the drive train. (Items like internal engine parts, transmission; tear axle and differential.) To protect their warranties, motorists must do the follow- 1. Change engine oil and oil filitr and clean the filler cap at • periods speeitiM by the mann: fadturer. (Typically, every six Blaming starting ,trouble' on the battery call be like blam- ing a broken leg on bone fail- ure. In both cases, something is wrong but something other than the affected part is caus- ing the problem. A well-maintained battery that-hasn't outlived its useful- ness should not cause starting problems. More likely some other electrical component is at fault and is 'draining the .battery power. For example, faulty wiring, worn spark plugs or Malfunctioning dis- tributor' may be overworking the battery during starting. As a result the battery wears ''down to a point that it may seem dead The alert service man will look beyond the bat- tery as the cause of the start- ing failure, especially when he is reminded to do.so by the customer. To keep your battery in top operating condition, here are some pointers: A quick visual inspection every time you gas up and a voltage test every (Typically,, every twit" years.) Other owner responsibilities for service are vital to good operation but no time periods are specified. One such item is tune-up in- cluding replacing spark plugs, points and condenser. Com- mon recommended tune-up procedure is every 10,000 miles. Other typical services that are the plotOrists'' responsibility, include the following: Wiper blades, brake servic- ing including linings, lubrica- tion, aligning of lights and front wheels, wheel balanc- ing and other car components which are subject to normal wear. six 'months should assure you maximum efficiency battery life. .It's a simple job for the service attendant to check battery water level and condi- tion of cables and terminals. This should be done at least once a week to guard against premature deterioration. Twice a year, the battery should be tested. At the same time, terminals should ' be cleaned thoroughly' to get rid of corrosive materials and dirt. Foreign matter on the termi- nals or cable clamps can cause battery failure. If the battery shows prema- ture loss of power, chances are other components may be, at fault. For example, wiring'may be short circuiting or you may haves problem iri the charg- ing. Have your service man conduct an electrical check. Corroded terminals can shorten effective life of 'your battery. Clean off the corro- Sion with a solution of baking soda and water, applied with a stiff wire' brush. months or 6,000 miles.) 2. Clean the carburetor air filter and replace it at speci. fled intervals. (Usually, six months or 6,000 miles for cleaning; 24 months or 24,000 miles for replacing an eight- cylinder engine — 12 months or 12,000 miles for six-cylin: der engines.) 3.. Service the cramkcaA emission eonttol system every six months or 6,000 miles and replacing the emission con- trol valve every 12 months or 12,000' miles. Parts must be cleaned or replaced when needed. 4. Replace the engine cool- ant at recommended intervals. old It, Mister, Your Don't Let Poor , CAR CARE spoil your fun. Our complete line o PICNIC NEEDS will help you have 'a good time.