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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-11-02, Page 41Page-;'. Put Car on `I -C -E; Canadian Council Advises • Experts List Three Major Factors Affecting Auto Performance When Temperature Drops If yove put off having your carserviced forcQld weather, let the word ICE serve as a reminder. I, C and E are the initials for the Ignition; Cooling and Electrical sys- tems, the three main factors affecting your car's depend- ability when temperatures drop. According to Car Care Council of Canada, these are the` points that *via get tt * * * IGNITION SYSTEM --- YOU may bewell advised to in- vest in a tune-up if you're nearing the 10,000 mile mark since the last time that work was done. This usually involves replace- ment of distributor points, * * * condenser, and rotor plus ELECTRICAL SYSTEM—That spark plugs (and sometimes sickening "click -click" that wiring) . The service in- signifies a dead battery may eludes adjustment of igni- be nothing more than a cor- tion ,timing, idle speed and roded connection creating automatic choke. Your me- an abnormal resistance in chanic also will check on your starting circuit. Or it the condition of the various could be a problem in your filters and pollution control . car's alternator or voltage devices so essential to efll- regulator, cient engine operation. Then again, it could be the battery itself. A bat- tery's average life is from 26 to 36 months. To play it safe, have • your car's charging circuit, battery and connec- tions checked while you are in command of the situa- tion. Ask your mechanic for a safety check, too, including tires, exhaust system, lights, brakes, - windshield wipers -' and washers, shock absorb- ers and steering mechan- ism. • it's not working properly you could have either an overheating engine or re- duced engine efficiency. A faulty thermostat also can cause your car's heater to lose its effectiveness. COOLING SYSTEM --There's more to cooling system maintenance than flushing the radiator and replacing the anti -freeze. The system should be pressure tested for potential leaks. Hoses and belts should be exam- ined and replaced as neces- sary. The thermostat, , which maintains engine tempera- ture within specified limits, sho)ild be checked, too. If Daytime Use of Car Lights Cuts Aecidents:fr .Drivers Fall and winter driving means increased hours of, darkness. Obviously, your car's lights will be getting more use. But do you use your lights as much as you should? According to professional drivers, use of headlights has an effect- on safety. Checker Cab Company in Chicago conducted a 12 -month ex- periment where drivers put on their headlamps during the day as well as at night. The result was a 10 per- cent decrease in accidents. Bodily injury accidents were reduced 12 percent. Why the decrease? According to Checker, "First, by physically turning on and shutting off the head- lights, the driver is reminded he is doing something for safety. "Second, pedestrians and other drivers are constantly, telling our men that their lights are on and this serves as a further reminder of safety to the driver. Also, when Checker drivers see other Checker cabs with their headlights on, they think of safety." Other reasons offered for increased use of headlights: Keep your Winter driving safe We specialize 1n: • WHEEL BALANCING • HEADLIGHT AIMING • LUBRICATION • OIL CHANGES • TUNE-UPS • SHELL OIL FILTERS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ED'S SHELL SERVICE STATION 1 3 7 VICTORIAN S74 -74?? - 4 rr <•, ,a t; t� hf: , x% /i. -ra,• x, lr`P..+'.`� ✓cF.. {,u�''••%.f%/.�•,`vr. { .sous. �� t:i:'.',i%:i•. ..., .,c,.;,v. • IN A BLIND -- A windshield splashed with winter road slush can provide a moment of terror to any motorist. For a fraction of a moment he is practically blind. 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