HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-04-20, Page 12Bill's Auto & Salvage
Towing & Repairs
43579 St. Michaels Rd.
A.R. #2 Brussels
Phone:
(519) 887-6510
Fax:
(519) 887-6527
Car Oiling
at
Lee's Service
Centre
Trunk Lid
Inner
Fenders
Doors & Dog Underside Dior panels Legs
Inner
Fenders
We use Hot, Acid Free, New Oil
CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS
348 Dinsley St. E., Blyth
523-9151
(519) 524-9878
After hours (519) 529-3339
1994 GMC SIERRA 2000 DODGE DAKOTA
blue/gold, 5.7 litre, auto, 4x4, loaded, white, 3.9 litre, auto, air, 4x4,
ext. short box, 212,000 kms. ext. short box, 180,000 kms.
1990 Ford F150 - Blue/white, ext. cab, short box, 4x4, loaded, 230,000 kms $4,795.
1993 Chev 1500 - Blue/silver, 6.2 litre, diesel, auto, 4x4, loaded, ext. short box, 280,000 kms $6,495.
1997 Mazda B4000 - Grey, V6, auto, ext. cab, short box $5,495.
1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Burgundy, 4.0 litre, auto, 4x4, loaded, 240,000 kms $4,495.
1995 Jeep YJ - Green, 4.0 litre, 5 speed, 4x4, hard and soft top, 150,000 kms ...... . $5,995.
1994 Plymouth Voyager - Maroon, 3.0 litre, auto, A/C, cruise, tilt, 213,000 kms $2,795.
1995 Pontiac Grand Am - Green, V6, auto, loaded, 180,000 kms $3,495.
1993 Ford Tempo - White, 4 cylinder, auto, 120,000 kms. $1,995.
1997 Ford F150 - Ext. cab, short box, white, NC, cruise, tilt, 170,000 kms. $6,495.
1993 VW Jetta - White, 4 cyl. 5 speed, turbo diesel, 280,000 kms $3,795.
1998 Ford Ranger - Short box, step side, blue, 4 cyl. 5 speed, 217,000 kms $5,495.
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 - 4x4, black/silver, 5.8 V8 auto, loaded, 240,000 kms $6,495.
1995 Dodge Dakota - 4x4, green, 5.2 V8 auto, 210,000 kms $5,495.
1995 Chev 1500 - 5.0 L V8 auto, white, 190,000 kms. $4,995.
1997 Ford Wlndstar - V6 auto, loaded, maroon, 160,000 kms $3,995.
PP GE 12 THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2006.
ON THE ROAD!.
Quality of motor oil impacts performance
Quality counts
There's been a growth in the use synthetic oils as of late.
Typically cars perform better with synthetic oils than with
mineral-based products. (courtesy photo)
(MS) — Today's automotive
technology is pretty amazing. Yet,
many motorheads don't give any
thought to the motor oil they use in
their cars. The fact is, the type of
motor oil you use (synthetic or
mineral-based) and what. kind of
chemical additives it contains can
have a significant impact on how
well your car performs.
The best way to find a quality
lubricant is to do your homework,
Whatever model car they drive to
the tracks, race car drivers need to
maintain their own vehicles just like
everybody else. Fortunately, now
they and the . rest of the driving
public have some help.
Kelly Williams is a veteran
Canadian CASCAR driver who has
developed a "Be Car Care Aware
Checklist.- She created the list to
remind motoring consumers what
they need to do to keep their
vehicles in good repair. The list
contains two sections: items that
drivers can check on their own and
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research company websites, and
seek out testing information from
independent sources. Almost any
lubricant manufacturer will provide
results of its own testing or the
results of lab tests that don't always
correlate to how their lubricant will
perform in the real world.
CHOOSING SYNTHETIC
There's been sizable growth in the
use of synthetic oils over the years.
While many racers and performance
those that should be serviced by a
qualified technician.
"It's easy to overlook certain
aspects of car maintenance.- says-
Williams. "By using my list. car
owners can cover all the bases and
make sure that they properly and
regularly maintain their vehicles.-
- Car Care Canada recommends
that you take your car to a qualified
technician before you head out on a -
major road trip. You should also
professionally service your car
according 'to the maintenance
schedule. in >our vehicle (Avner's
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makes and models
of Cars & Trucks
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enthusiasts recognize the advantages
of synthetic motor oils versus
mineral-based motor oils, many do
not understand the differences
between synthetic oils. Those who
market motor oil have fostered much
of the confusion, and terms such as
"full synthetic" or "blended
synthetic" and slogans like "Not
Street Legal" often make things
more confusing. There is no such
thing as a lubricant that isn't 'street
legal.
Synthetic oils have a uniform
molecular structure that improves
lubricity for less friction and
increases oxidation stability for
longer oil life. Cars using synthetic
oils can go longer between oil
changes and typically perform better
than cars using mineral-based oils.
ADDITIVES DETERMINE A
LUBRICANT'S PERFORMANCE
The key issue is not what
compounds and base oils make up a
lubricant, but how that lubricant
performs. Whether a lubricant is
synthetic-based or mineral-based,
chemical additives must be included
with the base oil to give the resulting
lubricant the needed properties to do
its job. Today's most typical additive
agents include detergents to reduce
the formation of residue, antiwear
agents, friction modifiers,
dispersants, and antioxidants.
Additive technology creates major
performance differences between the
oils. For- instance. a mineral-based
oil with a . -superior additive
technology will outperform
synthetic oil with mediocre additive
technology. DifferenceS in 'an oil's
manual.
You can find Kelly's Car Care
Checklist and other maintenance
tips at wwwearcarecanado.ca
performance can be attributed as
much or more to the additive
technology as it can be to the base
oil.
ADVANCES IN SYNTHETIC
Most of the major advances in
additive technology have come from
specialty manufacturers who only
focus on producing lubricants (as
opposed to the major oil companies
who focus on refining petroleum and
selling gasoline).
Remember, your choice of engine
oil will significantly impact the
performance of your car. So do your
research wisely to dig through the
false hype concerning synthetic
oils.
ARE YOU
READY FOR THE
OPEN ROAD?
Get your car ready for spring touring
Call 523-9308 and book your tune-up today!
43' Exhaust Systems Brakes
Dripless Undercoats 'zi3, Tune-ups
Located 2 miles south of Blyth
Corner of London Road and Hullett-McKillop Road
Check out Kelly's checklist