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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1996-04-24, Page 12LOBE, OIL AND FILTER $ 99* Includes: • Up to 5L of Mopar Premium Oil and Filter • 15 point inspection OUR FIVE STAR GUARANTEE* "READY WHEN PROMISED • • • OR YOU DON'T PAY!" Applicable to most Chrysler Canada vehicles. Ask for details. BRUSSELS 887-6173 I Call now and book your Spring Tune Llp . - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. NOM 1 HO (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 523-4356 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM - 24300 km., V6, auto, p.s., p.b., ABS, air, cruise, tilt, AM/FM cass., $16,899 USED VANS & TRUCKS PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 Strut accomplishes work of two predecessors The shock absorbers are there to absorb shock, right? Seems obvious. Actually, it's the springs in your suspension system that absorb the shocks from bumps on the road. The shock absorbers act as dampers to stop the car from bouncing. And what is a MacPherson strut, anyway? In the 1980s, while cars were getting smaller, lighter, and more fuel efficient, there was less and less room for the traditional short and long arm (SLA) suspension systems, especially with the increasing number of front wheel drive cars. The MacPherson strut is a single integrated unit that incorporates both a shock absorber and a coil spring. It is the most common front end suspension. Most people think of their suspension system, if they think about it at all, as a way of providing a smooth ride over a bumpy road. In fact, that's only half the story, and probably the less important half. Suspension systems are engineered into a car. Their main purpose is to keep all four wheels on the road, with an even distribution of weight. The objective is steering and ride control. Without that control, your car would roll from side to side on cornering, would be all over the place on bumpy roads, and would lose braking and steering control. When we say suspension system, we mean "system". All the parts work together with each other and with the steering and braking systems of your vehicle. If the suspension system is worn, it could cost you plenty in seemingly unrelated repairs: • tires • steering linkage • springs • ball joints • constant velocity (CV) joints • underbody parts Now that you're concerned about your suspension, how do you know without putting your car on the hoist and asking an expert? • The first thing you should do is put your car on a hoist and ask an expert. They call that "preventive maintenance", or as the old • bottoming out with a thump on a commercial used to say, "You can pay me (a little) now, or pay me (much more) later." Having said that, there are some things to watch for in your everyday driving: • excessive roll or sway on turns • front end dives on braking • rear end sags on acceleration • bouncing or chattering on bumpy roads or washboard Clean filter helps wheezing We all need air to live, work, and An engine that burns "too rich" play, and our cars are no exception. (i.e. too much fuel and too little air) For every litre of gasoline that your will ;develop some very expensive car burns, it needs up to 9,000 litres problems down the road. Engines of air. Every molecule of that air cost thousands of dollars to replace, passes through your air filter. And air filters only $5 - $10. Not a hard if that filter gets clogged with dust choice, really. and grit, your car will begin to get that asthmatic feeling — it just can't get enough air. Air filters are easy to check, and easy to change. They are housed in a box, usually at the front of the engine, which you can open by unfastening a few screws or wing nuts. Pull out the air filter and hold it up to the light or shine a bright "trouble" light through it. If you can't see much light through the filter, it's a good bet that the engine can't breathe properly and you're losing power and fuel economy. road handling. See your local suspension professionals for the best advice. If you plan to tow boats or trailers, don't be afraid to upgrade. Replacement systems are available with air adjustments, so that you can vary the stiffness of the suspension when you're towing, and keep your headlights (and your wheels) on the road. bump Or try this simple test. Walk around your car, and push down sharply on each corner. Does it rebound smoothly, or does it bounce two or three times? If it bounces, your shocks and struts probably need replacement. Car Care Canada recommends replacement in pairs to maintain There are other filters in your engine, too. There is a gas filter to catch any impurities in the fuel or any sedimentation that develops. There's a PCV, or Positive Crankcase Ventilation, filter which keeps dirt out of the crankcase. And there's the oil filter to keep your oil clean; All need regular maintenance. With regular maintenance, your car will run better, smoother, and longer. And what you spend on filters, you'll save on gasoline. Wheeler Auto Glass Div. of Wheeler Bus Lines Inc. Box 117 Wingham, Ont. NOG 2W0 FREE MOBILE SERVICE - (519) 357-1270 INSTALLER - JIM RIVETT, MANAGER - GERALD WHEELER TIMING IS EVERYTHING 1 Hurry to M-W Motors for a great selection of used cars & trucks /lo ll 1 1994 MPV - 7 pass., 64000 km $1 7,899 1992 MPV 4X4 - 7 pass., 100000 km. 51 6,899 1991 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AWD - loaded, 103000 km 515,999 1988FORD F150 EXT CAB XLT LARIAT - loaded, 132000 km $8,999 Bank financing & leasing available OAC 1993 CHRYSLER INTREPID - 44000 km., V6, auto, p.s., p.b., cruise, air, tilt, AM/FM cass. $14,999 1994 CHRYSLER INTREPID - 84000 km., V6, auto, p.s. p.b., air, cruise, tilt, ABS, AM/FM cass. $14,999 1992 MAZDA 82200 - auto. $7,999 USED CARS 1994 FORD TEMPO - red 44000 km $1 0,999 1994 MAZDA 323 - black, 40000 km $9,599 1993 MAZDA 323 - green, 260000 km $9,499 1993 CAVALIER - white, AM/FM cass., air, 80000 km. $9,900 1991 OLDS DELTA 88 - 132000 km 511 ,999 1991 MAZDA MIATA CONVERTIBLE -5 speed $12,999 1988 BUICK REGAL - white, loaded, 103000 km. $7,999 1987 CADILLAC D'ELEGANCE - loaded, 143000 km $8,999 • 9 OLDER CARS 1975 VOLKSWAGON BEETLE CONVERTIBLE - Arizona car. $8,999 1974 VOLKSWAGON BEETLE - $5,999 1966 CHEV CAPRICE - 396 cu. in. turboglide transmission $8,599 1995 MAZDA 626 CRONOS DX - 38000 km., 2.0 L, auto., AM/FM cass., air. $15,999 1993 FORD F150 - loaded, V6, 5 speed, only 35000 km Balance of warranty $11,999