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.As w r nes, rOAtorists are, advised
to pay speei attention to pelrhaps the,most
overlooked yet important cganponnts, of
their automobailes -r the lowly belt.
When a fan belt breaks, the motorist
suddenly realizes his .power steering is
lost, the car begins to heat up rapidly and
all electrically powered accessories —
lights, heater and radio begin to dim
and eventually die.
Dayco, the industry leader in the engi-
neering and manufacture of these belts
says such potential. crises can be avoided
by a careful inspection of your auto's belts
during the autumn season. An inspection
might save the trauma of replacing these
vital components in the dead of winter.
Before inspecting your automotive
belts, remember that the later model auto-
mobiles are using a new type accessory
drive belt which resembles a flat man's
belt. This belt has multiple Vee -shaped
ribs known as "Poly -Rib"® — and in
some cases a single belt drives all acces-
sories. This belt is known as a "Serpentine
"Poly -Rib"® belt."
e
j.o taJk e care of YQ!x car
What to look for
Traditional automotive belts are known
as "V -Belts" because.oftheir "V" design.
Since V Betts and Poly - Rib* Belts exhibit
different signs of wear, potential failure in-
dicators are different. V Belts should be
replaced when the cover is glazed (shiny)
or you hear a prolonged period of annoy-
ing squealing. '
On any rib type belt, look for the edge
cords which have chunked out or are sepa-
rated from the belt's body. Look closely
for any rib wear which could make the belt
jump any normally snug groove.
When any of these conditions exist, the
motorist should give serious consideration
to replacing the belts and avoid any winter
woes. Dayco has more recently introduced
a new automotive replacement belt which
has been engineered to last the life of your
car. Called the Top Cog® belt because of
the rectangularly shaped "cogs" located
on a normally flat side of a V -Belt, this
new belt vents heat better and faster,
which makes the p uct last much longer.
Tires need proper care in winter
Proper inflation and tire rotation. These
two factors can make a world of difference
between a motorist being satisfied with his
tires or being disappointed with their
performance and mileage, according to
engineers at The Kelly -Springfield Tire
Company.
They suggest checking tire inflation
monthly, when the tires are cool, and
maintaining the manufacturer's recom-
mended inflation level. They also suggest
rotating tires at six to eight thousand miles
and again at 18 to 24 thousand miles.
If irregular wear is evident, rotate the
tires after determining and correcting the
cause.
On front -wheel -drive vehicles, the front
tires go straight to the rear on the same
side and rear tires are crossed to the oppo-
site side front position.
When rotating tires on a rear -wheel -
drive vehicle, move the rear tires straight
to the front and cross the front tires to op-.
posite rear wheel positions.
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SERVICE
GUARD AGAINST
WINTER
SUNOCO
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When installing new belts, be sure to
check the pulleys to see that they are itt
proper alignment, Being off only 144th of
an Inch can shorter) belt life significantly.
S -Belts are particularly sensitive to pulley
niisalignn ent.
Dayco also recommends removing any
burrs that can be filed off pulleys. If a pul-
ley is bent or cracked, replace it immedi-
ately.
Another item to remember when install-
ing new belts is proper tensioning. Lack of
for winter
sufficient belt tension will allow slippage,
which in turn tikes that annoying squeal-
ing. Worse, slippage will result in the belt
burning up, Clipping off, or even breaking.
Over tensioning slightly more than rec-
ommended by belt manufacturers wilt nei-
ther harm the belt or .the bearing — so, if
in doubt, apply more belt tension.
Over tensioning slightly more than rec-
ommended by belt manufacturers will nei-
ther harm the belt or the bearing — so, if
in doubt, apply more belt tension.
E asytofolIow checklist
prepares car for cold
weather operation
When the going gets cold this winter,
make sure your car keeps going. Get it
ready now for better driving efficiency
and improved economy. Start with this
easy -to -follow checklist.
• Coolant: Be certain it is strong
enough for cold temperatures. Drain and
flush cooling system if coolant appears
rusty. Periodically add water to maintain
proper coolant and water mix.
• Engine oil: Truly the lifeblood of your
car. Check for proper oil level by reading
oil dip stick found near oil fill cap. Keep-
ing oil level full helps your car run more
efficiently. ,This can now be easily and
cleanly done by using Kendall Superb 100
IOW -30 or IOW -40 Gasoline Saving Motor
Oil in handy FUN-L-FIL resealable one -
quart plastic containers.
A consistently 'full' oil level adds to
overall engine performance. For diesel car
owners, Kendall Super DSL, the motor oil
engineered for automobile diesel engines,
offers complete diesel engine protection.
• Oil change: It should be near oil
change time especially at summer's end.
Changing oil regularly at every 3,500
miles helps engines run better because 90
percent of driving is stop -and -go variety,
creating higher running temperatures and
increased wear on the engine as well as the
oil.
• Carburetor and choke: Clean the car-
buretor and reset the choke to avoid over -
fueling and a loss of fuel economy. A
malfunctioning choke will cause difficult
start-up in cold weather.
• Battery: Maintain proper water lev-
els. Use a wire brush to free terminals of
any acidic buildup. Carefully tighten ca-
bles to terminals. ,
• Transmission and axle fluids: Hardly
ever checked. Both are crucial to vehicle
life. Check levels and change at manufac-
turer recommended intervals.
• Grease: Clean wheel bearings of
grease and repack with fresh, high quality
wheel bearing grease to_ defend against
water and road salt.
• Warm up from a cold start: Avoid, ex-
tended idling at warm up especially in cold
weather. Allow 15 seconds then proceed at
moderate speed. This will hasten warm
up, permitting oil' to better circulate
through engine. Don't gun or race engine!
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