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iniuuis fur the Ignition, Cooling and Electrical sys-
e three rTtain factors affecting your car's depend -
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You
le well advised to in-
tra tune-up if you're
g the 10,000 mile
since the last time
fork was done. This
involves replace -
of distributor points,
•r, and rotor plus
plugs (and sometimes
The service in -
adjustment of igni-
tog, idle speed and
tic choke. Your me -
also Will check on
tradition of the various
and pollution control
so essential to effi-
'engine operation.
.
'O SYSTEM—There's
to coolingsystem
.nance than flushing
radiator and replacing
Intl -freeze. The system
be pressure tested
potential leaks. Hoses
belts should be exam -
and replaced as neces-
thermostat, which
tainsspe specified limits,
tempera -
within sp
d be checked, too. If
it's not working properly
you could have either an
overheating en,ine or re-
duced engine efficiency. A
faulty thermostat also can
cause your car's heater to
lose its effectiveness.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM=—That
sickening `click -click" that
signifies a dead battery may
be nothing more than a cor-
roded connection creating
an abnormal resistance in
your starting circuit. Or It
could be a problem in your
car's alternator or voltage
regulator.
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.
'COLD STORAGE .. .
' i ernation Tips IIeip
'creational Vehicle
wners Bear' Season
Ville winter -time offers
of attractions to recre-
n vehicle owners, many
thusiasts prefer to put
irunits away for a well-
ed seasonal rest. When
'ig recreation vehicles
wring cold weather
iths, the following pro-
ures should be observed.
Winter precautions rec-
fiended by the Recrea-
'al Vehicle; Institute
VI) include draining all
ter from the vehicle's
Ir supply tanks - and
m sink and Shower
11. Use compressed air,
Imitable, to blow the last
.',es of moisture from
pipes_and adding about
cupful of anti -freeze to
sink and shower drain
prevent freezing of any
fsture remaining in the
. Ask your RV dealer
recommend the correct
'l freeze product.
Units equipped .with
«pumps should have
pumps removed for
'ter storage where they
.I not freeze up. Sewage
ding tanks must be prop-
ly emptied and drained,
anti -freeze added, even
the unit is to receive con -
tied cold -weather -use.
But protecting your RV
t freeze-up is only
of your winter storage
m, RVI recommends
allowing additional
1. lack up trailer or mor
iorhome, if it is not going
Mare winter use, and put
1 on good,
sturdy wooden
Mocks,
2. Remove all batteries
tad 'tore in a warm place.
Charge should be applied
la stored batteries at least
Mee during the winter
months to prevent forma-
tion of sulphuric acid crys-
tals on the lead plates and
consequent shorting. Tops
of batteries should be thor-
oughly clean and dry be,
fore storing.
3. Windows and vents
should be tightly closed;
however, crack one window
open on the sheltered side
of your RV to .allow some
air to enter.
`" 4. Block up refrigerator,
water heater, and beater
vents, and all outside drains.
5. Cover all upholstery
with '-old sheets or news-
papers to prevent fading.
Remove and store curtains
and drapes. Sonie 'manu-
fuctured fabrics tend to dry
out or crack under very
cold conditions — it is wise
to remove seats and *cush-
ions covered with such ma-
terials.
6. Thoroughly clean, the
entire vehicle and apply a
coat of good,-..,,protecthe
wax. Apply grease to all ex-
posed chrome trim, includ-
ing the backs;.of rear-view
mirrors, hubcaps, radio an-
tenna, etc. r .....
7. Motorized RVs should
be protected with anti-
freeze in radiator and with
thinner winter oil in the
engine. During the winter,
start and run engine once a
.week or' oftener, and re-
move battery after each
such test. -
8. Remove snow accu-
mulations from the exterior
of the unit as often as pos-
sible.
9. Remove all canned and
bottled foods and drinks
from inside your RV, also
packaged foods •-such as
flour, sugar, mixes, etc.
1f" A BUM) — A windshield splashed with winter road slush run provide a moment of terror
to any motorist. For a fraction of a moment •he is practically blind. 1t takes good wipers to
clear away the obstruction as quickly as possible and restore safe visibility. Replace those
worn wipers before poor winter weather sets in.
Three
timely reasons
4ihy'yourcar
should be
tuned regularly.
cy
To save gasoline.
With the increasing need to protect energy resources,
it's important for us all to conserve the
amount of gas we use. Yet tests have
shown an untuned car uses 8.2°0
more gasoline than a tuned car on
.the average. And•that's more than
a gallon in every tankful.
To save our environment.
In recent tests and talk about auto emissions, it's become
.clear that the pollution controls on our late -model. ,f',
cars are working. And it's been made just
as clear that the pollution devices must be
maintained and the cars tuned regularly
to keep harmful emissions down.
To save yourself from
.winter weather worries.
Other tests by Champion Spark Plug Company have shown
that an untuned car is especially
troublesome during winter. Cars
needing tune-ups had twice as
many "won't starts" as tuned Gars.
-...:<.: And the untuned cars took an
average of 15% longer to start.
More gasoline. Cleaner air. Trouble-free driving. They all
can be yours if you take your car in for a tune-up. Once
each year or every 10,000 miles. With the spark plug brand
that you can depend on. Champion.
Windsor, Ontario
