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car in for servicing three or
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Albert St., [Highway No. 4 North] CLINTON 482-7681
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7 Rattenbury Street, Clinton
BY DEBBIE RANNEY
Everyone seems to fear the approach of
winter in Huron County because as everyone
knows, winters around this area seldom
come in like a lamb and they seldom go out
that way either.
Now, before winter gets here, is the best
time to get your car ready for its winter
tunepup, Mel McCutcheon and Larry Rice,
owners of Brussels Motors, say that getting
your car ready for winter should consist of a
tune-up, service, getting snow tires and
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checking the exhaust and cooling system.
In this area, Larry says you should carry
salt, sand and a shovel in your car, and he
advises that snow tires should be on, and
that cars should be completely ready for
winter by the middle of October.
Things that should be included in the
tune-up are the checking of plugs, points,
condensers, ignition wiring and the cooling
system. Checking the cooling system would
include hoses, belts, water pump,
thermostat, radiator, the PC valve, anti-
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thing car owners should
check periodically is the level
of their battery fluid. He said
in the summer the level goes
down two or three times,
which means the battery
needs more water.
Mr. Robinet recommends
that car owners have a
schedule and stick to it. For
example, oil could be
changed every 3,000 miles
and plugs and points
changed every 6,000 miles.
Many cars come with a
schedule for servicing in the
owner's manual.
Mr. Robinet also recom-
mends that car owners put
gas line antifreeze in their
cars at least every second
time they fill it up during the
winter season.
One maintenance tip
offered by Leo Medd of
Medd's Auto Sales, is to
have a car oiled or under-
coated when you buy it, since
rust is one of the worst
problems affecting vehicles.
Classified Ads pay divid-
ends.
411111-$6'
freeze and all flow systems.
They say you could make sure the exhaust
heat riser is checked and that the rest of the
exhaust should be checked for holes and
rust,
Service consists of changing the oil,
changing the oil filter, checking the wind
shield washers, to make sure they operate
properly, putting in anti-freeze, checking the
air pressure in the tires, complete
lubrication, having the front wheel bearings
checked and lubricated, checking the brake
fluid level, the battery level, and having the
battery tested.
Larry's advice on winter snow tires is that
once they're half worn out, the best thing
you could do is use them in the summer and
then get new winter tires, because he said
once they've been used for about two
winters, snow tires lose their bite.
The main complaints from Huron County
car owners in the wintertime ,,are their
problems in getting the car started.
He also said his firm had had a few cases
where people had burnt the clutches in the
automatic transmission because they kept
rocking the car back and forth when they got
stuck in the snow. He says you're better to
pay a $15 towing charge, than to pay $300 to
$600 for a transmission repair.
IN ALL YOUR MOTORING NEEDS
• EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE
• PERSONAL TRAVEL PLANNING
• BAIL and ARREST BONDS (U.S.)
• PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE
• $150.00 TRIP GUARANTEE SERVICE
We would like to tell you about these and other
services too. You will not be olbigated.
Call 482-9300 or Retur▪ n Coupon
Name
Address
TUNE UP
Minutes a week can save car cost dollars
SNOW TIRES
Save gas - ensure quick
starts this winter Up- Front
Safety
The safety of you and your family depends on your
driving control. Have your front end and steering
checked and serviced regularly. If anything needs re-
placing you can depend on precision-built motomaster
parts. We can supply and install original equipment-
type parts for most popular cars, vans and light
trucks. all parts guaranteed against material and man-
ufacturing defects for 12,000 miles or 12 months
(whichever occurs first) Installation guaranteed 90 days.
We service most foreign and domestic makes
Steel-Belted Radial Snows
Wide range of sizes available
Sample Listing: P185/75R-13
Save 54.00 each In pairs plus 5% for cash—see your dealer for details
SUPREME Winter Radials are the Ideal match-up for radials on late-
model cars. 2 Steel belts, under the specially-compounded,
whisper-quiet winter tread, give exceptional stability, extra
mileage and outstanding traction In extreme snow conditions.
Up to 80% more grip than summer radials, Built with the added
feature of a Nylon cap ply for Improved durability and safety.
Wheel Alignment
includes 5
Suspension 12 Check Cars
• Set toe, caster, camber *Adjust steering gear • Centre steer-
ing wheel *Inspect front and rear suspension including shocks
• AdjUst torsion bar where applicable *Check tire pressure and
wear, Parts and Installation Extra — If required
47 45 !!
"All tune ups done
with an oscilloscope"
Stock Michelin for sure traction on ice and snow!
All tires installed and balanced NO EXTRA CHARGE
Get your front end alignment checked for safe winter driving.
Cars $19.00 Trucks $25.00 • "Check your anti-freeze now
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windshield washer fluid, and the '
condition of hoses and belts to help ensure no winter break downs.
v8's
6 cyl.
4 cyl.
Attention - New and used car owners
'20.95
'18.95
'15.95
Kelly Springfields are
leaders in winter traction
Winter Mark
G78 x 14 or 15 $49.95 ea.
H78 X 14 or 15 $54 .95
Show Mark Radials
GR78 x 14or 15 $62.95 ea.
Special
L78 x 15 $55 .00 ea.
ea.
UNDERCOAT NOW
to prevent rust from starting onli our car!
$35 .00 Oil Base Spray $25'00 For Compacts
FREE BRAKE CHECK
"Only Class A Mechanics"
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