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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-11-02, Page 39• • • Leak, Drip May Signal Trouble, Check Them Have you ever noticed the dirty looking areas on concrete highways right between the . paths thousands of wheels have traveled? Part of that dirt is grease and oil from oth- er peoples' cars. On your driveway or garage floor, the same kind of dirty marksmay be from your own car, and this can be a house- keeping problem =--.particular- ly painful if you have just in- vested in yards of new con- erete rfor–the-tdriveway--or if someone manages to step in the grease, then track it all over your brand clean carpet- ing. Taking a positive look at this messy business, a. leak or drip is a danger. signal. When cars are new, they don't drip grease or oil. At least, they shouldn't. But time, wear and vibrations take -their toll on seals. -and gaskets. Think of all the parts that could be leaking: the engine or the differential, the power steering, a brake cylinder, even a shock absorber. A spot of grease or oil under your parked car can mean you soon will have no lubrieation on expensive gears such as in the rear axle or transmission. A drip can indicate that raw gasoline is getting on your en- gine. (right next to 15,000 volts of electricity) . This kind of thing spreads car fires. Your car sounds a four - alarm alert, in its own quiet way, when the drips are leak- ing brake fluid. This usually drips onto the inner surface of a tire; so .you may not see it unless you happen to climb underneath ,,your car to look. But your service station man can spot it when he has your car on the lift for service, which is a good reason, among others, for getting the car up on the lift from time to time. If you see greasy or oily spots on the floor of your garage, on to -wall carpeting, check into things. Put some newspaper or large pieces of an old sheet you were going to tear up for rags anyway under your, car's_,aregu--.,. Tar parking place. See how much grease or oil accumu- lates overnight; and approxi- mately where 'the leak seems to be coming from. Next day, take your car and the evidence to your service man and ask him to •fix things up. This can save your car, your money and even a life. A PENNY FOR YOUR SAFETY A tip to car owners — invest a Lincoln penny in your fam- ily's future. Why a Lincoln head penny? Insert a penny head first into the tread - grooves of each tire. It the head of "Honest Abe" can be seen, the . tirehas worn to 'a dangerous point and should be replaced. • BELTS SAVE LIVES Seat belts do save lives: Studies of actual auto crashes .by investigators at Cornell University, prove it. The Na- tional Safety Council estimates .that. -at least 8,000 to 10,000 lives a, year would be saved if every motorist used a seat belt every time he got into a car. Power steering system not hardio maintain bv car owners A power steering system is considerably more com- plex than a non -power system. But most power steering maintenance can be accomplished by the motorist or his service mechanic, and special tools usually are not re- quired. The heart of a power steering system is a hy- draulic pump that supplies the pressure to the wheels when you turn the steer- ing wheel. Power steering pumps rarely -break down as long as you make sure they have the proper amount of power steering fluid to do- the Job. Peri- odic checking of the fluid level is usually ail that is necessary for regular Maintenance. age from hoses and con- nections in the system is the major cause of fluid loss, the main cause of power steering failure. How to tell How can you tell if your power steering system needs attention? Usually the first sign is either an unusual noise (squealing, chattering or knocking sound) or a change in the "feel" of your steering (sluggishness, Jerkiness or a tendency to pull to One side) . If any of these symp- toms occur, get your power steering system checked; early attention can pre- vent big problems later. Let's talk! about car loans. And how we can get you rolling! if you've decided on the best car for you, Bank of Montreal can help you decide on the hest payment plan. For you' We've been financing cars since the Model 'T' And we've probably dealt with every \ dealer in town. Just as cars are their specialty. loans are ours. ‘Ve even have a loan that pays the full price of the car . with up to four years to repay S41, if you're planning to borrow money ter buv a car, comic to The First Canadian Rani; first.' Whether you're a B of M cusronuur now or not The First Canadian Bank • Bank of Montreal 4 Victoilo St., Clinton 482.341 WINTER HAZARDS GREATER Roads present more hazards to tires during winter months than during warm -weather months. Foreign objects such • as nails. and glass are retained in the buildup of ice and snow. For this reason, check winter tires carefully and, frequently for cuts or breaks. And be sure you have a spare tire in your car's trunk. Page 17 • WHEN PASSING When passing another car, remember that it is moving too. Don't tilt back in front of it until you can see its head- lights in your rear-view mirror. Your Shell Agents Count on him for round-the-clock repair service Call Don Edward, Don Scruton or their authorized service man if something goes wrong with your fur- nate, no matter what time it is -day or night. }fe'll have your unit repaired fast. And restore your home's level of comfort. Call Don Edward or Don Scruton, which ever is closer to you, and arrange to have your heating oil delivered atomaticotly. Cokulating from daily ternperotures as well os your fuel consumption record, he'll defiver on schedule to mace sure your furnace always hos enough oil on hand. So your home stays worm the whole winter. Now that's where they can save you money! Because" you con save about 10 per- cent on your fuel bitl if you have your oil furnace and burner properly deemed and tuned at least once o year.