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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1973-05-10, Page 230. Assuring you the best in skilled workman- ship at the hands of expertly trained and experienced mechanics, in a modern service department equipped for everY—iar care needT-7— . -New-Car Care By Your Favorite FORD DEALER Bring your car in - No matter the make-For inspection regularly - And let us keep it in. shape fOr most economical and safe operation BILL McLAUGHLIN MOTORS LTD. Ford - Mercury Dealer PHONE 527-1140 SEAFORTH Off to low cost Auto' Loans Buckle up! Lets us plit you • in the driver's seat! If you need a new car, why delay? See one of our friendly loan experts and talk business. Convenient terms are available—and we act fast! Whatever your loan need, we're the one you can rely on. OFFICE - HOURS (MONDAY 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m. TUESDAY 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. V:V/EDNESDAY 9:00 a.m. to-5:00 On. THURSDAY . 9:00 a. m. to 5:00 p.m. FRIDAY , . 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Clinton Community Credit Union PHONE 482-3467 CLINTON Why Spend,$3,000,to $7,000 fora new car... and then sit. 11 back and let it turn to Rust? RUSTOP, protects every square inch of unprotected metal, inside and out; Also areas deep inside your car that you ' can't see. RUSTOP SYSTEM GUARANTEE The vehicle described on this guarantee has been rust- proofed with RUS TOP, and the dealer guarantees against rusting of the body of the vehicle from the inside out of the surfaces coated. Dealer will REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED PORTION FREE OF CHARGE for the following period; SIX YEARS or 60,000 MILES, whichever comes first,. on a vehicle not over 3 months old with less than • 4,000 actual miles ' OR THREE YEARS or 45,060 MILES, whichever comes first, on a vehicle- not over three years old and not over 20,000 actual miles. Guarantee does not cover exhaust systems, gas tanks, mechanical parts or exterior rusting caused by paint chipping, abrasion, collision or fire damage. In the event of damage; if owner returns to dealer within ten days of the incident, the vehicle will, at nominal cost, be recoated as necessary. SERVICE SA Mysteries of Single - Car Accidents May beTraced To Worn Out Shocks According to some traffic experts, a possible reason for at least some of the single car fatalities could be worn shock absorbers. When shocks are worn,_ a panic stop, possibly, caused by an animal darting onto the roadway, could result in the car's front wheels lifting off the road's surface. This action could result in loss of control: by the driver, Also, when shocks are de- fectlie, taking a curve at high speeds could mean loss of control. The average effective life of shock absorbers is about two years or 24,000 miles of driving. 'Beyond that point, shoCks generally lose effec- tiveness and pose a safety hazard. Therefore, the motorist is advised to have the condi-. tion of the shocks checked routinely when the car is on designing .anti-emis- sion systems to help reduce air pollution, car manufac- turers are installing hotter- running engines in today's vehicles, Therefore, it •has become even more critical that cooling systems be in top,condition to handle the higher engine temperatures. This means that the cooling system should be checked twice a year for the following: Le,ak-free radiator; soundness of all hoses and connections; properly op- erating thermostat; radia- tor cap is sealing efficiently; water pump is working, and coolant levels are normal. Proper mixture of coolant, the hoist for an oil change, lube job, wheel alignment or similar service. Motorists are also advised to match up the replacement shocks with--the --type of driving they do. In over-the- road driving with normal loads, regular shocks gen- erally suffice. However, with frequent driving over rough - roads roads and at high speeds, a heavy duty shock may be needed. Motorists who fre- quently haul trailers . or other heavy loads may need load leveler stabilizing units. If front-end sag due to worn springs is evident, front end• stabilizing =Its are recommended. Signs of worn shock ab- sorbers include a bobbing of the car after a stop, rough riding characteristics and instability on curves, for bOth summer and winter . operation, is about 50 per cent ethylene gIyail-type anti-freeze and 50 -per cent water. This so-called per- manent-type anti-freeze should be replaced every two years or 30,000 miles, which ever comes first. • While on the subject of anti-freeze, the "self-seal- ing" variety that' Claims it can stop radiator leaks offers only a temporary so- lution to a leak, problem: Containing, generally, an asbestos-type compound, the "leak-proof" anti-freeze is effective only for a short time, Once revealed, the leak should be located and repaired by a competent auto service technician. • Cleaner Engines,Call For Better Cooling r--t CHtVPOit, THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., MAY 10, 103-7a