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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1973-11-15, Page 40---PAGE 8C---GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1973 HINT TRA iS ° N MAINTENANCE Avoid quick s shift gradually. passengers, too.) If your car has a m mg the clutch. When pedal, often the clutch add►tional frictional he pressure plate and lini prematurely. Periodically, check traru ferential fluid level. Chi at recommended intery comes contaminated. if cleaned at this time. ive your gears a chance to •th take -off is easier on the transmission, avoid rid- oot rests on the clutch engage properly. Also I wilt up between clutch usLsing both to wear out • ktipn fluid level and dif- *Vie transmission fluid *Ad whenever fluid oces&ary, have all parts Replace transmissi :fitter or glean fluid -screen when fluid is chansetitid`.s otherwise required. Check and/or Ch �Itran atrissioti modulator if your car is so `;Wil. /11s c ad pst.bands (if your transmission hit} it lttfeivttls recommended by the manufaccjt l sr>'mois; ofteln as necessary. YOU NOTICE THIS MAY MEAN CAUSED BY... a chattering sound when car first begins to move with a manual transmis- �'`sion. the clutch is not engag- ing properly oil on the clutch, or you may have worn parts same as above with an automatic transmission the clutch is not engag- ing properly a worn clutch or bands YOU SHOULD , , , have a qualified mechan- ic is check out the problem n have a qualified mechan- ic check out the problem your car doesn't respond to engine speedups your clutch is slipping a worn clutch t r one out of adjustment have a qualified mechan- ic check out the problem NOTE: There are a number of other transmission problems too complicated for discussion here. If mission does things or makes noises that seem strange, don't ignore these symptoms of your trans. You'll find it more convenient and more economical to correct transmission malfuncyo possible. problems as early as The transmission system of the average car is some- thing most motorists take for granted. 'While trans- mission usually will run efficiently for many miles with u minimum of maintenance,, there are still trunsrnission care in a new booklet it has prepared critical adjustments,dservices that -must 'rr linformation oreceiving it, The Frani Corporation offers some tips write Corporation, Providence, I. X2)16. o-t--.nurseSafety . eck Belts HOSCS - V itai Operation of Car Affected; What's More: Special Training, Tools Aren't Required Today's cars are more complicated than ever, but there are still some under -the -hood things you can do for your- self. Some, like checking your battery, radiator, and oil . level, are things you probably already do. But you may not have realized that you can also check your own belts and hoses in a jiffy, without special tools or training. In fact, more and more car owners are not only check- ing these vital parts, but are also discovering that it's not too difficult to install the replacements themselves. These often -neglected belts and hoses can cause a lot of trouble if they're allowed to deteriorate. A loose V -belt can cause your motor to overheat, your gas consumption to rise, and your accetssories to malfunction. And a burst hose can cause your engine to overheat to the point of total destruction. Slippery Driving Hazards Come From Wet Leaves, Patchy Ice - Autumn and winter driv- ' ing can holdnumerous hid- den hazards. Wet leaves on the road surface or patches of ice on bridges or shady pavement can be far more dangerous than driving on newly fallen snow. If you run into icy stretch- es or slick pavement, reduce speed but don't slam on the brakes. If you brake too hard, you're likely to lose traction and start skidding. Also, avoid any abrupt steer- ing movements. If your car should go in- to a slide, don't panic — turn the steering. wheel in the direction the car is slid- ing and allow the car to re- duce speed by taking your foot • off the accelerator. If you must use the brake, pump it gently. If you have stopped on a slippery surface, acceler- ate slowly, in this situation as well. Sudden movements can cause your car to go out of control. In cold, rainy weather bridges freeze sooner than the rest, of the road surface. Be especially careful to avoid skids on bridges. 11111E-uP The Gates Rubber Com- pany offers the following tips on checking • belts and .hoses. BELTS Most belts look fine on the top, even when they're in terrible condition. So, when you're -checking your car's V -belts, be sure you look at the sides and bot- toms. Here's what to look (or: • Cracks on the under- side are rapidly made larg- er by ,flexing. Belt can break witliout warning. 4 -Glazing — slick hard ides cause low battery and cry encmating., • • Grease -softened un-... (h rcore and slick sides cause lipping — also rot rubber. • Peeling — Undercore peels or frays at bottom corners so that belt runs rough — soon fails. • Split belt — Top of belt may look good, but un- dercore may he split or sides badly worn. And while you're check- ing_ the condition of your V -belts, you should also 'check to be surkthat they're properly tensioned. A loose and slipping belt slows fan, pump and generator causes poor cooling, over- heating, battery failure- It is difficult to over tension a belt .with ordinary tools. Check belt tension and tighten as necessary. As a rule of thumb, tension is proper when belts can be pushed down about 1/4" at midpoint between pulleys. HOSES Many hose defects can be spotted just by looking, but it's always a good idea to check each hose for soften- ing or hardening, by squeez- ing. Rubber hoses should be firm, but not brittle. Things to check for are the following: • Cracks and breaks cause Teaks that can't he stopped by tightening ov clamp. Squeeze. If cracks go to cords, replace hose. • Hardened hose is stiff — transmits .shock to radia- - for — fails without warn- ing. You can't seal bytight- eningclamps. • Swelling — Spongy ends or . swelling indicate that hose has been ruined by oil or grease. • Hidden failure --Hose may look good, but it may be deteriorated inside, clog- ging radiator with particles. Squeeze it, and replace if soft. • Worn clumps --When checking hose, replace clamps that can't be tight- ened. If you replace ho always replace clamps, HANDLING SKIDS If your car goes int skid on a wet or icy str turn the steering wheel the direction of the skid. not jam on the brakes pump them gently. TAKE ee THE 1111((I)'�04 RADhJi ourE� '«�� THROUGH WINTER MICHELIN STEEL -BELTED =IP RADIAL SNOW TIRES. For over 25 years, M ICH ELI N has • surer starts and shorter stops been the world's largest manu- • more positive handling • extra facturer of steel -belted radial tires protection from road hazards. and today they are still number So this year take the "Radial one! Why...because MICHELIN's Route" with Michelin SCM+S... unique construction combines a it's_the only way to go. We have radial-ply casing with belts of a complete stock NOW for North flexible steel to give you — American and imported cars! McGEE PONTIAC - BUICK - CADILLAC GODERICH 524-8391 r, 1lU lh Iry be' sU Wol of al it a 10nd an S erg to 'na radia tel belts and Main with d 1Ntlile of a gave thusli it un ed tring ths, tires Ante enc al VI) i ter f ms araila es piper cupiu sin preve !Stun A recor l•ire� Units pur ter not ding >ry em anti the ur ltd c But p 4- t of 1, ja kir has It tee on gi WOcks, 2. R. ted ttol (large le store Mee 1