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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1973-05-09, Page 12GERALD'S DATSUN Ltd. -- "Home of Economy Cars" — MICHELIN TIRES We Specialize in Service and Repairs to all Makes of Cars, IMPORTS -- DOMESTICS TUNE-UPS for TROUBLE FREE DRIVING: BRAKE JOBS FRONT END ALIGNMENT EXHAUST SYSTEMS WHEEL BALANCE RUST PROOFING 5-YEAR GUARANTEE DATSUN Investigate Datstm. Rea W d the Consumer Report. Then Decide HAT TO BUY • FULL .L1NE of DATSUNS on. DISPLAY • We Guarantee -out Used bars 100%.6t :80 days .or I-000 miles • By 'JODY CARR Other than the self start- er, probably nothing has contributed more to driving pleasure than the automatic transmission, As trouble free as this complicated mechanism is, it is not in- destructible. There are a few things which •can. shorten its life. .For exam- ple: a driver stalls his car at a traffic light, finally gets it running again and, with engine roaring, moves his shift lever to "D". Or on a steep upgrade, he. is waiting for a red light to turn green. He uses the gas _ pedal instead of the brake, allowing the engine to hold him in position. If cars could talk, his would cry! These are two of the most common abuses to which automatic transmis- sions are subjected, But there are more. Have you ever seen some- one park by giving the car ahead (or behind) a good solid nudge to make extra space? If the nudged car is in "park," a little gadget inside the transmission can be broken, This. happened more than once, Use ,your parking brake instead of "park" whenever there is a possibility of being bumped or pushed by an- other car. • While we're on the sub- ject of "park," NEVER move your shift lever to "park" while the car is in motion. This can have the same unfortunate result as being bumped. Some drivers manage to put their cars in reverse while they are going for- ward. Although the auto- matic transmission has a special locking device to prevent this from happen- ing, who knows if the device is working? The jar when, a wheel suddenly contacts dry sur- face after spinning fast on .ice can be disastrous to a transmission. So can ex- tended periods of pushing or being pushed. Treat your automatic transmission with respect and the care recommended in your owner's manual, and it will keep shifting for you fOr years and years. Abuse it, and you may be faced with a whopping re- pair bill. Who Knows Better Than Woman Driver Who Tells Here How to Pamper Them 11.--414 tittUttELS 0Ott MAY 1911 Jody Carr CO-OP HD7 is a heavy duty oil available in all grades, with a blend of ingredients that gives it the properties to meet all new car warranties, even under severe and unfavourable operating conditions. Qt., 65 Case $14 40 CO-OP D-MO' Motor Oil is unsurpassed in meeting the. tough new demands of today's diesel tractors. 60 Qt. ! Case $12 76 a Phone 52/-0770 9 stator* HERE'S YOUR TICKET TO CAREFREE M Perhaps one definition of a young old-timer is someone who recalls those long railroad passenger tickets, On a cross-country trip, a ticket could be several feet in length, with each coupon , representing one stop on the journey. Since the automobile now carries about 85 percent of all vacation.travelers, it,might be a good idea to resurrect the old train ticket to remind the motorist of vital serv- ices. Each portion of the "Carefree Car Vacation" ticket above describes a service that will, help keep your car in top condition during your vacation. Car Care Council suggests that you use it as a reminder when getting these services performed at your favorite service facility, Xn that -way you'll be sure that you're on the right track every mile you're on the road. • 4111•11‘a 4401011P. • ---0111111hap Mew TUNE-UP Good for surer starting, better gasoline mileage, peppier per- formance, reducing harmful emis- sions, Should include new spark plugs, points, condenser; distributor and wiring check; set timing, corn- pression test and servicing of anti-pollution devices. • Also battery, electrical system and carburetor check. ¤ Wr-- , ---" LUBRICATION Good For Optimum Wear of Vital Moving Parts, Change oil and filter, lubricate 'the chassis and check all hydrau- lie fluid levels, i —1111011111110111millroloill, . TIRES & WHEELS Good For Longer Tire Wear. d' Check Tires For General Con 1- lion and Rotate Them. Check , wheel alignment and balance. BRAKES tM Good For Safe Stopping. Have linings inspected, seals, . fluid and adjustments checked. J ....- IVT' COOLING SYSTEM Good For Preventing Overheat ing' Clean and flush and refill with freih anti-freeze. Check they- mostat, fan belt, Water pump, hoses and radiator cap. 1L . SHOCKS Good For Smoother Ride, Better Control on the Road. Check for condition. . VISIBILITY M Good For Safe Vision. Check windshield wipers, washer system, headlights, turn signals, backup and brake lights. Correct Use and Care of . . . Automatic Transmissions Make. Driving Easy and Pleasurable m*, e Oils and :greases. are staying ahead: of your needs'. B Distri the b to pi Havo I fat. ing pl becau ers ar helpe farm shape ducts T tribut acros Bob, comp( deliver urdays. In SOIT traditic CO -OP Lubco (Multi-Purpose) grease won't let you down by breaking down or thinning out in high temperatures and it keeps flowing in sub-zerO weather. 1 98 5 lb. 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