HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-04-08, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 2010.Worn out tires and windshield
wiper blades are symptoms of
neglected vehicle maintenance that
put drivers and passengers at serious
risk during the typically rainy
months of spring.
Thin tire treads create hazardous
driving conditions when water
builds up on the roadway, according
to Car Care Canada. Deep tread
accommodates accumulated water;
thin tread does not. Thin tread
causes the tire to hydroplane – ride
up on a film of water, losing contact
with the pavement, similar to driving
on ice.
The simplest way to check tire
tread depth is with a penny. Insert
the penny into the grooves of the
tread. If you are able to see all of the
Queen’s head, the tire needs
replacement.
Rainy weather also affects driver
visibility. Because 90 percent of
driving decisions depend on good
vision, a clean windshield is
imperative. Streaking and smearing
impair vision and are caused by
worn windshield blades.
“Replacing worn wiper blades is
easy and inexpensive,” says Marc
Brazeau of Car Care Canada.
“Why put it off until there’s a
downpour and your blades are
chattering and smearing the
windshield?”
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mounted on your “good” alloy rims
and are installing them yourself
ensure they are inflated to the
correct pressure and lug nuts
tightened to the correct torque.
Check winter tires for damage
before storing them, preferably in
plastic bags and out of any direct
sunshine, so they won’t present you
with any surprises next fall.
If you didn’t replace your
windshield wipers last fall, a hard
winter will certainly have seriously
reduced their effectiveness. If you
replaced wipers with the winter type
you’ll want to switch back to the
summer variety.
If you’re not sure about any of the
things you may have discovered on
your spring inspection have them
checked out by a properly trained
service technician.
It’s a good time to go and see him
or her anyway, for that spring oil
change and tune-up, or just for the
peace of mind of having a pro check
to make sure you didn’t miss
anything that will cause problems
during the (hopefully) long hot
summer. And speaking of that, an
annual inspection of your air
conditioning system is also
recommended, certainly for older
vehicles.
Spring-specific safety hazards are on the way
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