Clinton News-Record, 1969-05-15, Page 23The News -Record, May 15. 1969 — Car Cars Supplement — Page 11
Race Drivers Point Up
Importance of Bets'
Young people, supposedly at
odds with the older genera-
tion, have at least one area of
agreement with their parents.
Both' are ignoring the life-
saving use of car seat belts.
Champion Spark Plug Com-
pany, through its Highway
Safety Program, .queried near-
ly 12,000 high school seniors on
seat belt wearing habits. In
cars equipped with belts, well
under 50 percent use the re-
straining devices,
Only 14.8 percent said they
always use belts. Another 29.8
percent said they used them
most of the time. The biggest
percentage, 37.5, said they sel-
dom used belts. Some 17.7 per-
cent said they never used seat
belts.
There was little difference
in use between boys and girls,
with less than a percentage
point difference in their an-
swers.
In addition to youngsters
driving cars equipped with
seat belts but not using them,
large percentages are driving
cars which have no seat belts.
Of those driving their own
cars, less than half of the ve-
Overheating Can
Be Forestalled
By These Checks
While most cars made today
have cooling systems that are
"sealed" in the factory, a wise
motorist still takes precau-
tions against,engine overheat-
ing. Here are some basic pre-
cautions to take to make sure
your car keeps its cool.
Test the anti -freeze to make
sure it hasn't lost -its rust in-
hibiting elements, If it has,
drain and flush the cooling
system before installing new
anti -freeze.
Test the -condition and ten-
sion of all drive belts as well
as radiator hoses. Check the
radiator and hoses for leaks.
Also check pump gaskets and
tightness of the pulley hub on
the water pump.
Check to see that there is
no foreign matter on the cool-
ing fins and that the overflow
tube is not obstructed.
hicles are equipped with belts.
Over 63.6% of all cars, includ-
ing those belonging to parents,
were equipped with belts..
The students' failure to wear
seat belts was not because of
their failure to recognize the
consequences, the survey
found. Almost two-thirds of
them identified not wearing
belts as a major contributing
cause to traffic fatalities.
Estimates by the National
Safety Council show that about
one out of five fatalities could
ha -ire been avoided if seat belts
were being worn.
According to J. R. McGeorge,
Champion's Public Relations
Manager and Director of the
Highway Safety Program, "In
our presentation to school
groups we have Indianapolis
.race drivers stress the respon-
sibilities as well as the skills
of operating a car.
"A race driver would no more
think.of operating a car with-
out a seat belt than he would
without a steering wheel,"
McGeorge said.
The 1968-69 Champion High-
way Safety Program, to be
conducted in schools through-
out the U.S. and Canada, is
stressing seat belt use as well
as other safety aids,
Sports Car Roar
From. Sedan May
Signal Trouble
Has your family sedan start-
ed to develop a sports car
"rap"? Instead of taking it to
Watkins Glen or Lemans, bet-
ter check your exhaust system.
That deep -throated roar un-
der the chassis undoubtedly
means your exhaust system is
defective.
Not -only might, it earn you
a traffic ticket for making too
much noise but it could mean
a death sentence for you and
your family. A leaky exhaust
is a potential source of lethal
carbon monoxide.
When you hear a noisy ex-
haust, head straight for your
favorite service outlet. Better
yet, have a mechanic check
your exhaust system next time
your car is on the hoist.
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"Somebody's been driving my car"
.What's Your
Car Care
Even if you can't tell your differential from
your def roster, it's important to know what makes
your car tick or stop ticking. Since the safety,
pleasure and value of your car depends on keep-.
ing it in good shape, it's wise to keep up with the
upkeep. This quiz is designed to test your ,car
care quotient as well as inform you on how to
care for your car.
QU-OT.I.E-N-T?
1. A spongy feeling when you apply the
brakes is a sign that:
A, The rubber on your brake pedal is get-
ing soft
B. Your shoes are wearing thin
C. There is something wrong with your
braking system,
2. If your tires show pronounced wear at the
"ribs" on the middle of the tread it prob-
ably indicates:
A. They are overinflated
B. They are underinflated
C. Your hub caps are mounted im-
properly.
3. Windshield wiper blades should be re-
placed:
A. After every heavy rain storm
B. Twice a year
C. Every two years.
4. All but the following adversely affect gaso-
line mileage:
A. Worn spark plugs
B. Clogged air cleaner •
C. Worn shock absorbers
D. Improper tire inflation.
5. It is important to change radiator coolants
periodically because:
A. Rust inhibitors in the coolant eventual-
ly lose their effectiveness
B, Averaged coolants create hard starting
problems
C. Water only should be used in warm
weather.
6. Most likely source of deadly carbon mon-
oxide entering the passenger compart-
ment is:
A. Through a leaky gasoline line
B. Through a defective exhaust system
C. By keeping windows open in industrial
areas.
7. One sign that the shock absorbers are de-
fective is:
A. More "play" develops in the steering
wheel
13. There is a thumping noise in the rear
tires
C. The car continues to bob after a stop.
8. All but the following are part of a com-
plete tune-up:
A. Service the distributor system
B. Lubricate the main bearings
C. Service or replace spark plugs
D. Check primary and secondary wiring
system.
9. Chief dangers of preignition or detonation
in the combustion chamber include:
A. You'll get a traffic ticket
B. Serious overheating of the' cooling
system
C. Potential damage of the piston heads.
10. All but the following should be checked
every six months:
A. Wheel alignment and balance -
B. Brake system
C. Ignition system
D. Dimmer switch.
* * *
ANSWERS: 1) C, 2) A. 3) 13, 4) C. 5) A. 6) B. 7) C. 8) B. 9) C. 10) D.
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