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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2010-10-21, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2010. PAGE 17. $70 MAIL-IN REBATE Buy 4 safe MICHELIN®tires From October 1 to December 15, 2010. On Passenger or Light Truck tires only. Huron Tire & Auto 519-482-3752 or 519-482-9796 Hwy. 4 South, Clinton, Ont. Stop in to Huron Tire & Auto today and get your mail-in rebate to save $70. with the purchase of 4 Michelin®tires.* You’re Our Security. Priority. Whatever the conditions, choose Michelin®winter tires; an uncompromising combination of starting, stopping and cornering traction that lasts winter after winter. AND RECEIVE A Winter car prep a simple and smart procedureMS - Properly preparing your carfor winter is simple and doesn’t require a lot of time or technical expertise. The payback in reduced risk of a preventable breakdown and improved performance is well worth the minimal effort. Here are a few items that are easy and simple to check before fall turns to winter. First, familiarize yourself with your owner’s manual and follow the manufacturers’ recommended service schedules. No one knows your car better than the company that manufactured it. Motor oil:The easiest way to protect and improve the performance of your car is to upgrade to a high-performance synthetic motor oil and change it regularly. Synthetic motor oils havebetter low temperature fluidity and a lower coefficient of friction than mineral-based motor oils. This will help ensure easier start-ups on cold weather days. Tires:Worn tires can be extremely dangerous on rain, snow and ice. Examine tires for remaining tread life and uneven wearing. Be sure to check the sidewalls for cuts and nicks as well. All-season radials or winter tires are a wise investment for those who must drive in inclement weather regularly. Tire pressure should be checked once a month and tires rotated as recommended. Don’t forget to check your spare and be sure the jack functions properly. Cooling System:It may be time for a flush and refill if it’s been morethan a couple of years since the coolant has been changed. The level, condition and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically. A 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water is usually recommended. Additionally, the condition of hoses should be checked for cracks and leaks. Windshield Wipers:Check the condition of your wiper blades and replace them if needed. If your climate is harsh, purchase rubber- clad, winter blades to fight ice build- up. Stock up on winter-formula windshield washer solvent. You’ll be surprised by how much you use. If you don’t have an ice-scraper, buy one before you need it. Battery:A dead battery can make a cold winter morning a miserableone. If your battery is beyond its recommended service life, replace it. Top any low battery cells with distilled water. Clean and tighten battery terminals to ensure electricity gets from the battery to the starter on chilly fall mornings. If corrosion is present, clean it with a mixture of baking soda and water and put on a set of battery washers to keep corrosion from coming back. Make sure the battery terminals and hold downs are tight. It’s also good to clean and lubricate hinges and the hood latch.Fuel:It’s important to keep gas lines from freezing in cold weather. No vehicle can run if it can’t get fuel. A full gas tank will help prevent moisture and ice from forming. Particularly cold weather may warrant using a fuel de-icer to prevent fuel lines from freezing. A block heater is another option that is fairly inexpensive and easy to use. A few minutes in the garage this fall will help prevent a much more time-consuming and unpleasant experience this winter. 1-800-320-0666 519-482-7971 Highway #4 South Clintonwww.huronfuelinjection.com “NEW”at Huron Fuel Injection We are now equipped to test your fuel injectors for Ford, Dodge and Duramax high pressure common rail systems. Exchange units available for these and most other makes. FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS • TURBO CHARGERS STARTER & ALTERNATORS Chamney Auto Repair Sales & Service 38897 Blyth Rd., R.R. #1, Auburn 519-526-7283 or 519-440-7800 Proprietor ~ Eldon Chamney Simple tips to help extend the life and value of a vehicle In the current economic climate, people are looking for ways to squeeze the most out of the dollars they spend. While that’s certainly a sound approach, there’s also a growing trend to get the most out of money you’ve already spent. Perhaps nowhere is that more possible than with the vehicle you drive. Whether you own your car outright or are among the many who are leasing or financing their vehicles, the dollars you’ve already spent and will spend can go much further with some simple vehicle maintenance. Here are some tips for drivers hoping to get the most out of their vehicles in these turbulent financial times. • Practise preventive maintenance. One of the best things about automobiles is that most of the problems they encounter are entirely preventable. As banks begin to tighten their belts with respect to vehicle loans in light of the sagging economy, preventive vehicle maintenance has become even more important, as more and more drivers are hoping to keep their cars for longer periods of time. Routine preventive measures such as changing a car’s oil and filters, keeping the injectors and the fuel delivery systems clean, and maintaining proper tire pressure are easy jobs that greatly increase a vehicle’s life expectancy. • Coddle your car’s engine. One of the most effective ways to keep a vehicle running smoothly throughout the course of its life is to install synthetic lubricants. Premium synthetic lubricants provide superior wear protection, keeping engines running cleaner and longer. Synthetic motor oil, for instance, greatly enhances a vehicle’s performance. The uniform molecular structure of synthetic oil helps engines operate more efficiently by reducing friction and wear, improving performance in extreme temperatures that are often taxing on cars using conventional lubricants and, best of all, by improving fuel economy. • Embrace industry advancements. As recently as 15 years ago, many people had never heard of the internet, and lots of homes still did not have personal computers. Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine getting by in a world without either. As those advances in techonology Continued on page Purchase your winter tires from Goderich Honda or Hyundai of Goderich and we’ll store your off-season tires FREE for the first season. Get the Winter Tires to fit your vehicle today.