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PAGE 34. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1987.
Winter tune-up: your best bet for worry-free driving
If this winter is similar to others,
as many as 30 per cent of motorists
will have problems starting their
Take the
'Truth in rust'
test
Some consumers resort to com
paring vehicle rust protection by
price. This “price only’’ philoso
phy may cost the rust protection
buyer more money in the long run
because of inferior protection.
Toassist consumers, Ziebart
Corporation has prepared a “Truth
in Rust Test’’ to use when
comparison shopping for rust
protection.
‘ ‘The Truth in Rust Test”
1. Make sure the rustproofer
uses at least two gallons of sealant.
Beware of car dealers or rustproof
ing firms that spray only one quart
of sealant in the form of a “fog” or
“mist”. Also beware of oiling - it
will not protect your vehicle
against corrosion.
2. The rustproofer should em
ployfactory-trained technicians. If
the rustproofer tells you they are
trained technicians, ask to see their
course certificates.
3. To achieve proper access and
coverage, approximately 20 holes
must be drilled and a high-pres
sure, directspraymethodused.
The holes should be sealed with
sturdy, air-tight plugs when the job
is completed.
4. A variety of specially-engi-
neered tools should be used for
maximum sealant coverage on a
car’s interior sheet metal. These
tools get at every seam and weld
where rust can start.
5. A quality rust protection
process usually requires three
hours to complete; less times
means less protection.
6. Ask to see the warranty before
buying rust protection. The war
ranty should cover the entire car,
including the roof. Many rust
proofing warranties only cover the
areas sprayed. You should receive
a Lifetime Warranty that is
transferable.
To help you get the best quality
rust protection for your vehicle,
send for the free ZIEBART bro
chure, “The Truth In Rust Test,”
by writing: Consumers Depart
ment, Ziebart Corporation, P.O.
Box 1290, Troy, MI 48007-1290.
cars. They’ll blame the cold or a
faulty car battery.
But, the fact is, the majority of all
winter car problems can be
avoided through a simple winter
tune-up.
Now is the time to winterize your
car. To be sure you’re ready for
those sub-zero temperatures, the
blowing snow and the other wraths
of winter.
In fact, a complete tune-up is
more than twice as effective
against winter starting difficulties
as a battery service alone.
Before the season changes, be
sure your service station gives your
car a thorough check of all systems.
The entire cooling system should
also be checked. Your serviceman
should look for leaks, rusty coolant,
and worn belts and hoses.
If the engine belts and hoses are
more than four years old, have
them replaced, regardless of visual
condition.
Fresh anti-freeze should be
installed for maximum protection
against the elements and a rust-
clogged radiator. Have your oil and
oil filter changed, if necessary.
A pre-winter check-up should
include a battery service check.
The voltage needed to start a car
increases when the engine has
broken or cracked ignition cables,
worn spark plugs or plugs with
wide gaps, a worn distributor cap
or rotor, or a corroded distributor
cap. Wet or cold weather com
pounds these battery problems.
Worn spark plugs will also
increase the electrical require
ment; they may require up to twice
as much electric energy as new
plugs.
In addition to having an engine
tune-up, be sure that your car is
safe and ready for winter.
Have the service station check
your snow or radial tires, car
brakes, lights and windshield
wipers. Have your exhaust system
checked to be sure lethal carbon
monoxide fumes do not leak into
the passenger section. This is
especially important during the
winter season’s “windowsclosed”
driving weather.
Once the bad weather hits, keep
your car’s body free of salt
deposits. Salt contributes to early
body deterioration.
Following these simple winteriz-
ing hints can help your car’s
operating efficiency. With proper
care and a simple pre-winter
tune-up, you can be on the road in
snow and cold - while others are
wishing they were.
Poll shows consumer views
When consumers conjure up
images of precision and prestige,
they think about German cars.
When thoughts turn to reliabili
ty and practicality, it’s Japanese
cars.
When it comes to American cars,
their minds go blank.
That’s the finding of Landor
Associates, a San Francisco-based
image management consultant
firm that conducted a U.S. survey
to gauge how consumers felt about
the image of various cars.
“The American consumer no
longer has a clear image of what
most U.S. cars stand for,’’ said
John Diefenbach, Landor presi
dent. “We live in an overcommun
icated society.
According to the survey, Euro
pean manufacturers were rated
highest for prestige and luxury
with Mercedes-Menz, BMW,
Porsche, Jaguar and Lamborghini
the names most often mentioned.
The Japanese makes got the nod
for being reliable and practical, but
rated very low in prestige and
price.
Diefenbach said American cars
lacked any clear or distinct posi-
tioning.
Of 24 makes of cars rated in the
survey, only four Detroit name
plates made the top five in any
image category. Cadillac and
Lincoln ranked second and third in
luxury, Ford and Chevrolet ranked
third and fourth in practicality.
By category, the makes ranked
at the top in each were: most
prestigious, Lamborghini; most
luxurious, Mercedes-Benz; most
reliable, Mercedes-Benz; most
practical, Honda; most sporty-fun,
Porsche; most innovative,
Lamborghini.
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model.
6. A removable system. There
are new radios that slide out
(usually $350-5600 installed), and
kits or boxes that convert your
existing radio ($25-580, plus in
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take the radio with you when you
park; thieves may search the car for
it.
7. A “broken-if-stolen” device.
Cassette locks ($20-530) and new
security-cooled radios render the
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Aaron Lowe of the Vehicle Security
Association, “they may move on. ’ ’
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“That’s the only way they can
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