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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-12-03, Page 47• FllterChange Can Increase Life of Car "Should I change oil filter when I change oil?" Typically, the $4.00 filter doubles the cost of his oil change. Is it worth it? Or should he, as some car man- ufacturers suggest, change oil filter with every other oil change? • •Readers Digest, in a report to consumers, answered the question this way: "To protect your engine and your warranty, changing the oil filter frequently is im- portant. The filter removes the heavy grit and dust that your engine has sucked id; eventually it gets clogged and can take no more. ;If you change oil after 4,000 to 6,000 miles; it • car, tainly' pays to install a new filter. each time. If . you change more frequently you may want to . replace .the oil filter at each second oil change." " For the experienced car buff or mechanic,the answer is simple: change -filter whenever you change oil without question. Why? There are three reasons: 1. A filter Bolds a quart of oil .that does not drain with the five quart crankcase. An oil change without a filter changeis thus only an 80% change, and the new oil is immediately contaminated. • Car manufacturers' rec- ommer3dations are for ideal conditions that seldom exist —sustained turnpike driving in dust -free regions with tem- perate climate. Stop -and -go short hop neighborhood driv- ing is tough on engines since they never get hot enough. Stop -and -go moto'ri'sts should not only change oil filter at every oil' change, they should also change oil more frequently. Warranties spell this all out under 'ex- ceptions" but the average motorist is not reading the fine print. 3. Dirty oil really beats up an engine. Don't get careless because you can't see the wear like you can a dirty shirt. Here's how bad it is: a car maker some time ago tested engines over 15;000 miles, changing oil . every 2,000 miles. One set of cars had oil filters, the other iden- tical set had no oil filters. Results: filtered cars had 87% less main bearing wear; 93% less connecting rod bearing wear; and 84% less cylinder bore wear. The responsible car owner • can increase the life of his engine as much as 25% by changing oil and filter to- gether. Don't Be `Rusty_' on is ~' —Page 5E The Signal -Star, December 3, 1970 -- . Car Care Supplement ...........................,.,grM.>.iaS•��?1,t•.4.:~40:.MIW#?f:W?.:f rFrvrG."'r �F '%1‘.14• • 1. What percentage of mo- torists will have starting 'trouble this winter, based on past experience and traditional tune-up pur- chase patterns? A. 10 Percent B. 25 Percent • C. 60 Percent D. 90 Percent 2. Since worn spark plugs• - adversely .affect starting ability, gas economy and, performance, new plugs should be installed every: A. 90 days or 3,000 miles B. Sint months or 5,000 miles• C. Nine months or 7,500 miles D. Year or 10,000 miles 3. When braking on 'glare ice, a car at 20 nines per hour equipped with four studded tires stops what percentage better than cars with normal tires. A. There's no difference' B. Five percent better C. 31 percent better D. 100 percent better 4. The 'principal danger a faulty exhaust system poses is , A. Smoke from the. ex- haust can hinder your rearview vision. B. Your engine is more likely to overheat. C.. The odor from the ex- haust is apt to make you nauseous. D. Carbon monoxide 'emissions are poten- tially deadly. ?rru�Y�r. %F �1ff?itrffa?07/a k M: eaMlzsO • A .ear with lights on ap- pears closer. Therefore, .oth- er drivers will keep a greater distance from you. A TOUGH GRIND Do your .standard trans- mission gears grind on a cold winter morning? The likely cause is that your gear lubri- cant is too heavy for the temperature, especially .when starting out. Have your favo- rite mechanic check the con- dition. Car Safety, Here.'s How to Cope Every few seconds, some- one is injured by a car — and ' in the time it takes for a coffee break, someone dies on the highway! The Nation- al Safety Council points out that faulty vehicles contrib- ute to at least .10% of high- way accidents .. . and rust is often the chief villain. But many problems caused by rust can be detected and corrected ahead of time. Know howl Experts at Zie- bart Process Corporation have answered this list of common questions from car owners: ' 1. 1 keep my car in a heat - e.1 garage in winter, yet 1 have more trouble with rust than ever. Why is this? A heated garage can actually increase rusting by as much as 300%. According to a Uni- versity of Manitoba survey, ice on the car melts and be- comes water, the electrolyte that completes the electro- ghemical circuit necessary for rusting. No! No -Rust Areas 2. Are there any areas in' the U. S. or Canada where because of climate there is no rust problem? There is no area where rust is not a problem. It is less in arid areas because moisture must be present. for rusting to take place 3, Does frequent washing Please turn to Page 7E Operating a car in fall and winter requires, special' mainte- nance as well as skillful driving techniques. In order to get through the foul weather period with the maximum motoring enjoyment and minimum problems, knowing' about winter car care is a must. Test your knowledge and use the answers to get your car ready for the months ahead. 5. 'If your windshield wipers leave streaks on the glass, it's a sign that A. You should replace them' immediately. 8. You should clean your windshield thoroughly. C, Your washer system is contaminated, so clean D. The ah isoluted be-, yond'. acceittable toler- ances. 6. Because winter drivhig entails more low speed, stop and start driving, the 'following service is even more vital this time of year. A. This type of driving af- fects air conditioner coolant so have it cheek -ed. B,. Engine oil is more eas- ily contaminated so make sure it's fresh. Various seals and gas- kets function less effi- ciently and need atten- tion. • • C. D. Suspension systeni un- dergoes more stress and should be tight- ened. 7. Neglect of a pre -winter tune-up could affect all but one of these func- tions A. You increase the risk of starting trouble. B. You impair engine per- .forinance. C. You waste gasoline. 8. D. You decrease braking ability 14 percent. Your battery operates at what percentage of ca- pacity at 32°? A. 90 Percent. B. 60 Percent. C. 40 Percent. D. 10 Percent. 9. All but one of -the follow- ing services can help cut air pollution caused •by your car. A. Service your PCV valve or other anti- • 'pollution device. B. Keep your engine Mune. C. Wash your car. D. Make sure you correct engine pression 10. It's important to •wash Four car more frequently in the winter because — A. Road salt and other contaminants used to melt snow .eat into the car's body. B. Even pure snow is more damaging than rain. in have com- C. Clean tiresA stop better than dirty ones. D. Washing protects glass from pitting. ANSWERS: V'01 t3'6 tEl'8tU'1,t11'9td'S to �{, t3 *£ tQ y tS • # //J dtid's� :A'Hb.'fW.MAY"r 40::$awl KOMSiAM:::zir. rA . a, 9rc^sk z3 s � I•MM5A, • • With lights on during tant at intersections and in dark or inclement weather, congested commercial areas you are seen more readily.' where store signs can cause This is particularly impor- confusion. 1 CA Fl CET SET FOR WINTERTIME DRIVING with our SPECIAL CAR CARE SERVICE a • ENGINE We'll check condition and adjustment of ignition and carburetor systems, and tune if necessary. BATTERY We'll check for full power and see that • water is at the proper level. COOLING SYSTEM We'll check antifreeze protection, make sure it is at,proper level and that the cap, hoses and connections are tight. LIGHTS . We'll make sure all lights are burning properly and correctly aimed. WIPERS We'll check arm = and blade condition and windshield Washer tank fluid level. TIRES We'll check pressure, tread and general condition. - BRAKES , We'll check fluid level, linings, cylinders, • adjustment. Lice growing chicks, growing dollars often start from small beginnings. To make good. things happen for your • family, start a financial nest egg now, with a Savings Account here. Even small amounts, saved regularly, soon add up ,to substantial sums. Interest, compounded regularly, helps • your money earn more. What "hatches" out? A brighter future! LUBRICATION We'll check engine transmission and power steering oil. Lubricate chassis, change oil and filter if needed. POLLUTION CONTROL We'll check and ' service your car's carburetor, rings and valves, filters and emission control devices to help reduce the pollutants it spews into our air. WM. (Bill) WARDLEY Manager 6 EXHAUST SYSTEM We'll check muffler, tail pipe and mani- fold for dangerous exhaust leaks. LIONEL'S' r, O SUNCO AT THE, 5:POINTS r•