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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1969-05-08, Page 10What's Your Car Care Evert if you caul tell your differential front your defroster, it's important to know what makes your ear 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 ear care quotient as well as inform you on how to care for your car. Li 0 TN T ? 1. .8 spongy feeling 1.then you apply the brakes is a sign that: A. The rubber on your brake pedal is get- ing soft 13. 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, Overage(' 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 B. 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) B. 4) C, 5) A. 6) B, 7) C, 8) B. 9) C. 10) D. An untuned car is horns in your ears. • 410101sk ' — wiedseb: .X%--4#41f.Not-plo.m.:•:.41,zo , • • Horns in your ears . „ a missed appoint- ment . a tow-truck ride a pounding head and a lot of other things to spoil your driving. That's what an untuned car is. Untuned car trouble results from old worn spark plugs in an untuned engine. The cure is quick arid effective. It's a Champion Tune-Up: a new set of Champion spark plugs plus other basic tune-up items you may need. You'll feel feel the difference pronto. Trouble- free starting. Quicker acceleration for safer high- way passing. More power. Dependable perform- ance. And an average saving of over a gallon of gas per tankful—proved in United States Auto Club certified tests. For trouble-free driving, get a Champion Tune-Up now—and every 10,000 miles, Be- cause arl untuned car is trouble! The heartofatune-up ; Factory Trained Technicians Pius Computor Age Equipment MEANS YOUR CAR WILL GIVE YOU THE TOP PERFORMANCE IT IS CAPABLE OF Tune-up for Spring and the Holidays Fi CARS 1958 OLDS 4-DOOR HARDTOP, loaded H78974 $225 1962 CHEV COACH, a nice one H57446 600 1964 METEOR COACH, V-8, automatic, Ideal for the summer H78754 700 1965 RAMBLER AMERICAN, stick, a cheapie H76845 700 1963 FURY III SEDAN, buckets, keep the girl friend on her own side for safety H78756 750 1964 PONTIAC Wagon, take the kids camping 91994X 800 1964 FORD 4-DOOR HARDTOP, loaded, driven by a quiet reserved farmer H79000 950 1964 FAIRLANE WAGON, Visit the mother-in-law 99085X 1100 1965 FORD WAGON, 6 auto., a gleaming white 98503X 1695 1965 FORD XL CONVERTIBLE, A real sex wagon H76847 1695 1966 CHEVIE 2-DR. HARDTOP, a sexy cheapie H76234 1695 1965 PARKLANE SEDAN, loaded, broken in quietly in funeral processions H77156 1895 1966 GALAXIE 500 4-DOOR HARDTOP, A nice one E26719 2100 1966 CHEV SUPER SPORT CONVERTIBLE A real performer H88381 2200 1967 MUSTANG HARDTOP 8 stick, impress the little woman H76891 2400 1967 FORD WAGON — Going to the west coast? Take the dog too. X90845 2500 1968 GALAXIE 500 2-DOOR HARDTOP A joy to behold! H78137 2995 1967 T-BIRD 4-DOOR LANDEAU A real nice prestige car. H76892 3895 TRUCKS 1959 CHEV 3-TON STAKE An ideal grain truck V60463 $600 1963 DODGE PANEL, as is, good. Needs paint and body work. C87359 650 1964 FORD PICKUP, style side, 8' box C84671 1000 1965 ECONOLINE SUPER VAN C92046 1250 1966 CHEV PICKUP C84669 1395 1965 DODGE Chassis & Cab, long wheel base C87593 1695 1963 FORD F850 TRACTOR Fifth wheel, saddle tank. 79983C 2500 TRACTORS and EQUIPMENT IHC 3-FURROW DRAG PLOW $50 IHC 5-SECTION SPRING-TOOTH DRAG HARROWS 50 DEARBORN 2-ROW CULTIVATOR 90 IHC 81-FOOT HEAVY SPRING-TOOTH CULTIVATOR 100 MASSEY 2-ROW CULTIVATOR WITH SHIELDS 120 BOGBALLE 3-POINT HITCH MANURE LOADER 175 S CASE TRACTOR 200 NEW KONGSKILDE FERTILIZER SPREADER 215 MASSEY 81-FOOT LIFT DISC 250 CASE 3-FURROW LIFT PLOW 400 IHC H TRACTOR 400 JOHN DEERE 40-PLATE DISC 450 FORD 5-FURROW SEMI-MOUNT PLOW 700 NEW FORD 120-BUS. SPREADER SPECIAL PRICE 750 MASSEY 40 GAS TRACTOR 1300 MASSEY 35 DIESEL 'TRACTOR 1300 FORD 871 DIESEL TRACTOR 1795 61 SUPER MAJOR (one left) 1950 FORD 3000 10-SPEED GAS 2650 FORD 3000 8-SPEED DIESEL 2850 66 SUPER MAJOR 5000 DIESEL 3800 68 SUPER FORD & CAB 6500 Larry Snider Motors LIMITED DIAL 235.1640 Ford, Fairlano, Falcon and Ford Trucks EXE tER Annimaimirdolommoriiinsiowitimoweinimimslimmot, Driving Economy Car on Luxury Budget? Tests Show How to Save 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- party, 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- First Test Track Built in 1915 Proving grounds were intro- duced by the industry in 1924. But what probably was the first test track designed spe- cifically to test and evaluate production vehicles was built by a Detroit auto maker back in 1915. A half-mile planked track circled a steel-fabricated "hill" more than 40 feet high, which cars had to climb prior to leaving the factory. Cars were also required to plow through a sand pit and travel around the track at all speeds before being approved for shipment, Before the track was built, newly-assembled vehicles were tested on nearby city streets. cent said tney 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- 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 have 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. Are you driving an economy car on a luxury car budget? Chances are this is the case if you aren't driving and serv- icing your car properly. Get- ting the best performance from your car at the least pos- sible expenditure depends on how you drive and how YoU care for your car. Take the matter of gasoline consumption. Tests conducted on an international basis by Champion Spark Plug Com- pany last year showed how condition of the car affects gasoline mileage. Champion transported a dy- namometer on wheels to shop- ping centers in the United States, Canada and Mexico to test effects of tune-up on gas- oline mileage. Results of Tests Cars were tested for gasoline consumption before tune-up, after installation of new spark plugs and after a complete tune-up. Average improvement after installation of new spark plugs alone was 6.2 percent in the U,S, and Canada. Average improvement after complete tune-up was 8.2 percent. Thus, close to two gallons in every tankful of gasoline can be saved when the engine is kept in tune, Proper maintenance can al- so save as much as 20 percent in tire life, Keeping tires at recommended air pressures not only saves wear on tires but actually helps improve gasoline mileage. Underinflat- ed tires, especially, are thieves of gasoline. In addition to proper infla- tion, balancing the wheels and correct wheel alignment are essential to maximum tire wear. Experts estimate that tires subjected to unbalancing and wrong alignment could easily wear out six months Pre- maturely. Another ingredient to eco- nomical driving is using the best grades of oil available and changing that oil and filter at recommended intervals, Good oil, properly maintained, can save inestimable yet substan- tial wear on vital engine parts. Neglect of oil could lead to a premature deterioration of rods and pistons and could re- quire a major engine overhaul. In fact, any program of pre- ventive maintenance is the most economical investment you can make. Lubrication performed on time saves steer, ing and chassis components. Attention to brake condition makes each service reasonably Periodic Checks On Car Brakes, Easy to Make Brakes, like all-day suckers, have a habit of wearing away slowly. So, it's a good practice to test, your brakes periodical- ly to make sure they can stop your car safely. Every week, test the hydrau- lic system by firmly pressing your foot against the pedal. If the pedal moves gradually to- wards the floorboard, you are losing vital pressure. Have the problem corrected immediate- ly. Periodically, test stopping ability in a flat, open area where no other cars or obstruc- tion are present. Accelerate to 30 miles per hour, then apply the brakes with your hands off the steering wheel. If the car pulls to one side, you may have brake trouble. In any case, have your serv- iceman perform a complete inspection of the brake system every six months. DIRT — THE ENEMY Dirt can be an enemy of good car operation in more ways than appearance. Small particles of dirt on the battery terminals can stop your car cold. To prevent this from happening, make sure battery terminals and connections are cleaned thoroughly during routine battery checks, ROUGH DRIVING COSTS An Australian television network staged a two-car run where one car was driven in a normal, safe manner and the other was driven hard to make faster time. While finishing the 238-mile course in 40 min- utes quicker time, the hard- driving motorist used 86 per- cent more tire tread (91 cents worth) ; 55 cents more in fuel and 31 cents more in brake wear. So, the 40 minutes Saved cost him $1,77. The moral: take it easy and save. wilEN 11FITI„tCE How often should spark plug cables be replaced? Ac- cording to ignition system ex- perts, the cables should be re- placed after every third spark plug change or at 80,000 miles whichcver comes first. priced instead of excessively costly as in cases where drums are scored through neglect. Biggest Payoff The above are but a few ex- amples of potential savings through systematic preventive maintenance, The biggest payoff for a well-cared-for car would come at trade-in time. A car that is ra in good condition could bring an additional several hundred dollars over a neglected car. There's another bonus that can't always be measured in dollars and cents. That's the security realized from driving a safe, well-performing auto. • • • ry 61) • • 1) Page 10 Times-Advocate, May 8, 1969 Race. Drivers Point Up Importance of 'Belts'