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PlIONIE 482-3467
Mysteries of Single-Car
Accidents May beTraced
To Worn Out. Shocks
According to some traffic
experts, a possible reason
for at least some of the
single car fatalities could
be worn shock absorbers.
When shocks are worn, a
panic stop, possibly caused
by an animal darting onto
the roadway, could result in
the car's front wheels lifting
off the road's surface. This
action could result in loss
of control by the driver.
Also, when shocks are de-
fective, taking a curve at
high speeds could mean loss
of control.
The average effective life
of shock absorbers is about
two years or 24,000 miles of
driving. Beyond that point,
shocks generally lose effec-
tiveness and pose a safety
hazard. •
Therefore, the motorist is
advised to have the condi-
tion of the shocks checked
routinely when the car is on
In designing anti-emis-
ision systems to help reduce
air pollution, car .manufac-
turers are installing hotter-
running engines in. today's
vehicles. Therefore, it has
become even more critical
I that cooling systems be in
top condition to handle the
higher engine temperatures.
This means that the
cooling system should be
Checked twice a year for
the following:
' Leak-free radiator;„
soundness of all hoses and
connections; properly op-
erating .thermostat; radia-
tor cap is sealing efficiently;
water pump is working, and
coolant levels, are normal..
Proper mixture of coolant,
the hoist for an oil change,
lube job, wheel, alignment
or similar service.
Motorists are also advised
to match up the replacement
shocks with the type of
driving they do. In over-the-
road. driving with normal
loads, regular shocks gen-
erally suffice; However, with
frequent driving over rough
roads and at high speeds, a
heavy d'Uty shock may be
needed. Motorists who fre-
quently haul trailers or
other heavy loads may need
load leveler stabilizing units.
If front-end sag due to
worn springs is evident,
front end stabilizing units
are.recommended.
Signs of worn shock ab-
sorbers include a bobbing
of the car after a stop,
rough riding characteristics
and instability on curves.
for bOth summer and winter •
operation, is about 50 per
cent ethylene glycol-type
anti-freeze and 50 per cent
water. This so-called per-
manent-type anti-freeze
should be replaced every two
years. or 30,000 miles, which
ever comes first.
• While on 'the subject of
Anti-freeze, the "self-seal-
ing" variety that claims it
can stop radiator leaks
offers only a temporary so-
lution to a leak, problem.
Containing, generally, an:
asbestos- type conipound,
the leak-proof," anti4reeze
is effective only fOr a short
time. Once revealed, the
leak shOuld be: located and
repairedby a competent
auto service technician,
Cleaner Engines Call
For Better Cooling
Why Spencr$3,000 to $7,000
-for a new car... and then sit.
back and let it turn to Rust? •
RUSTOP
protects every square inch of unprotected metal,
inside and out; Also areas deep inside your car that you
mill see.
.RUSTOP SYST[114 GUARANTEE.
The vehicle described on this guarantee has been rust-
proofed with RUSTOP, and the dealer guarantees agenst
rusting of the body of the vehicle frOm the inside out of
the surfaces coated. Dealer will REPAIR OR .REPLACE
RUSTED PORTION FREE OF CHARGE for the following
period: •
SIX YEARS or 60,000 MILES, whichever comes first;
on a vehicle not over 3 months old with less than
4,000 actualnines
OR
THREE YEARS or 45,000 MILES; whichever comes
first, on a vehicle not over three years Old and not
over 20,000 actual
'Ohara:1116e does' riot cover exhaust systems, gas
mechanical parts or exterior rustihgcaused by paint chipping,
abrasion; collision or fire
In the event of dainag4 if owner returns to dealer` within
ten days of the incident ; the Vehicle will,-at nominal Cott,
be reCOAted as necessary,
Ati.te BRUSSELS .tiott MAY 9, ifl3 i1