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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-11-02, Page 35Windshield Wipers Need Special Care in Winter As with so many other vital components on your car, your windshield wip- ers are most likely to fail just when you need them the most—during the next rainstorm. During the winter, wind- shield wipers have to fight freezing snow, ice, slush and road salt. In the summer, heat, smog, and even your serv- ice station attendant's windshield washer spray work together to reduce the efficiency of your wip- er system, It's no wonder, after sitting quietly on your windshield deterior- ating day -in and day -out, that they often fail to do their job. Check When Raining The best time ,to check your windshield`wiper sys- tem is during a rainstorm. Or you can check it the next time you go through a car wash. You can also perform a good check while someone sprays your windshield with a garden hose. However you choose to check your wipers, you should check them on both the fast and slow speeds. If any trouble symp- toms are present, you should replace as much of your wiper system as is necessary to eliminate the problem. In many cases, all that is needed is new squeegees (the rubber part that contacts the wind- shield) . Replace Both Blades When you do replace all or part of your wiper blades, make sure you re- place both sides at the same time. If one wiper is shot, it's a good bet the other one is about to go, too. Safe vision during hazardous road conditions is too important to risk for a few dollars. One final tip. If you are replacing your wiper blades, consider the new, molded polycarbonate blades. They perform more efficiently than the metal type and they cut down on glare and rattle as well. * Here are five visible or audible indicators that will signal need for attention to your windshield wipers. Clear driving vision is especially important during the bad weather season. Check for the following signs of malfunctioning: 1. STREAKING — arcs of unwiped moisture with- in wiping area. 2. HAZING — a thin, hard -to -see-through film covering most or all of the wiping area even after the blade has just wiped. 3. CHATTERING — a "stuttering" motion of the blade accompanied by a "chattering" - noise 'as the blade sweeps across the windshield, with some ar- eas left unwiped. 4. SCALLOPING — a ragged outer edge in the wiping pattern. 5. RATTLING — no' visible signs of problems, but the wiper blade assem- bly sounds as if it is very loose. Predominantly oc- curs in all -metal construc- tion blades. 'Stay On Top Of Weather' Advice To Motorists .. . Smart automobile owners make it a special point during fall and winter to "Stay on top of the weather." This means knowing in ad-, vance not only what weather conditions may be tomorrow, but what they are like in the area toward which the motor- ist is headed on a longer than "just about town" trip. It is the car radio, of course, that is your "any time" pipe- line to the wanted weather in- formation, available from sta- tions everywhere. TEMPERAT) 4f, YOUR CAR MOW Brrrr RE ,FALUNG ! • 411. , p / When on a 'trip, one should have no difficulty in picking up broadcasts from stations in areas toward which the motor- ist is travelling. In addition to call letters they usually iden- tify the city from which they are broadcasting. With Winter On Its Way Don't Delay.... Come to: HAUGH TIRE Page 14 We're Masters At Our Craft! See us for the best in * COLLISION WORK * BODY WORK * SPRAY PAINTING "We're Your Cars Best Friend" CLINTON BODY SHOP 73 MARY ST. CLINTON 482-9531 for all your Winter Tire needs now for early installation A word to the Winter -Wise is your coir set to go in Snow? Be sure before the cold weather strikes. firing it to us for a complete winter tuneup soon. We also have a Good Line of- Snowtires-ALL KELLY SPRINGFIELDS Top quality and low price combine to make these your best snow tire buys. and they come with a fine warranty. DON MOW IRE'S r HURONSUNOCO 24 Hour Towing Service Victoria & Elgin Corners of Hwy. 21 & 8 GODERICH •4 Ply Polyester •Belted 2 + 2 • New Rims for Snow Tires Be prepared for Winter! See us today...and let us check your tires for you <SUNOCO> OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK • 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CLOSED AT NOON Highway 4, South of Citnton Phone -482.3752 or 0706 a ION