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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1969-05-15, Page 23, The Signal -Star, May 15, 1969 — Car Care Supplement — Page 5B • What's Your. Car Care - . Q -U.° Even if you can't tell your differential from your defroster, it's important to know what makes your .car tick or stop ticking. Since the safety, pleasure and value of your car depends on keep- ing it in good shape, it's wise to•keep up with the upkeep. This quiz is designed to test yotir car care quotient as well as inform you on how to, care for your car. E N. • 9 1. 4—spongy feeling when you apply the brakes is a sign that: A. ,The rubber on your brake pedal is get- ing soft - B. Your shoes are wearing thin C. 1 here is something wrong with yOtir braking system. . • 2. If yolk tires show pronounced wear at the "ribs" on the iniddle of the tread it prob- ably Indicates: A. They are overinflated • B. They are underinflated • C: Yi9ur hub caps aremounted im- propeily. •• 3. -Windshield wiper blades should be re- placed: A. After every heavy rain storm BTwice a year • dEvery two years. 4. All but the following adversely affect gaso- line mileage: A. Worn spark plugs • • B. Clogged air cleaner C. Worn shocki'absorbers D. ,kmproper tire inflaiioty 5. It is hnportant to change radiator coolants periodically because: A. Rust inhibitors in the coolant eventual- ly lose their effectiveness B. Overaged coolants create har,d starting problems C. Water only should be used in warm weather. * * • 6. Most likely source of Oddly carbon mon- oxide entering the passenger compart- ment is: 'A. Through a leaky gasoline line B. Through a defective exhaust system By keeping windows open in industrial areas, 7, One sign that the shock absorbers are de- feOve is: opt A. more "play" develops in the steering wheel •B. There is a thumping noise kliVthe rear 4 tires ' • C. The car continues to bob after a stop. 6. All but the following are part of a com- plete tune-up: A. Service the distributor system B. Lubricate the main bearings , C. Service or replace spark plugs D. Check primary and secondary wiring system. 9. Chief dangers of preignition or detonation in the 'combustion chamber include: A. You'll get a traffic ticket 13. Serious ' overheating_ of the cooling system C. Potential damage of the piston heads. 10. All but the following should be checked every six months: A. Wheel alignment and balance B. Brake system C. Ignition system D. Dimmer switch. * ANSWERS: 1),C. 2) A. 3) B. 4) C. ,3) A. 6) B. 7) C. 8) B. 9) C. 10) D. For Trouble Fr.. Driving ROUGH DRIVING COSTS An Australian television network staged a two -car run where one car was driven in a normal, safe manner and the other was,driven hard to make faster thne. khlle finishing the 238 -mile course in 40 min- a. • • 1 SHORT TAKES ON CAR CARE In cleaning your windshield, don't forget the inside. Tobac- co smoke can put a film of residue on the glass and dis- to,rt vision. So, if you smoke, rieriodically clean the wind- shield with a window washing solvent. , * • "Let's See How Fast She Cart Go"— Famous Last Words . . . Drive Safely ' * • • What's a safe distance to , follow another car? Experts recommend one car length for every 10 miles per tour of utes quicker time, the hard- drivIng motorist used 86 per= cent more tire tread (91 cents' worth) ; 55'cents more in fuel and 81 cents more in brake wear. So, the 40 minutessaved cost him $1.77. NEM/ CA R OLD CAR IT DOESN'T MATTER WE CAN LOOK AFTER IT • WARRANTY APPROVED .OIL AN.D PARTS • FULLY GUARANTEED-, All mPerlal 011 Products are FuIIy Guaranteed the same as original factory parts. • .1 CLASS .A MECIFIANICS' We have 'two Crass A mechanics to look after . your cora • • 1. . • . •• - First Line Atlas Tire Clearance CONTINES TILL MAY 31 POI Service Centre , speed- on dry. roads.' When roads ,are slippery, the , dis- tance between should be dou- bled.,- * * * Safety experts 'advise never driving more than three hours without • stopping to rest on a long trip. Getting out of the car to stretch or stopping for coffee is recommended to avoid excessive driving stral, * * * Reckless Driving Can Really Get You Down . . . About Six Feet, Say -.5 . . - For Finest Diagnostic . 1 . . sAFETy..,/sERvicE„. Official SERVICE , , ., ., .. Il al /A .._,....,---- . _ : ;,- ., . ... ...-..." ...1......itw-- 4... • „BEAR a ...,„ ..,.. ,,,,....„.... ior ••••••"-... • r nit ll • is AT the11 . • 3UU Race • • ::, „... _,,,,, ... .1_11A-; 174, Agimmirsomosi. isipcv? vy, —0---0 BEAR is ONth 11=4 ftibt, „uo, ,raEHainsisa p. P;IYIN! .,-PERIuDIC MOTOR - 2.1 6 1 1!.., vEHICLE Lane *INSPECTION hs • t -i 41, ...law, .1 _ • . .. 401aW ,d • - • . N i te; ungia I NM 1;i; ill ti To %RIM\ WM& the . 232 BEAK is.1-11.oi'ed10 ,,,...„ .. Igame5H_DIAGNOSTIC '---- --------- ' 10, , 1 —„...,.. . ti i ALL to Make Yours Accident that NEVER - Bluewater & Fende'r Picton St.. ' • ... . Centers ......_ - ........2---- ,,.,, 4.-,,..., HAPPENED Body - Shop' 524-7161 . , . • • •,` . ,