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ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS — Car Care Supplement
Hold It, Mister, Your
Battery May Be Okay
Blaming starting trouble on
the battery can be like blam-
ing a broken leg on bone fail-
ure. In both cases, something
is wrong but something other
than the affected part is caus-
ing the problem.
A well-maintained battery
that hasn't outlived its useful-
ness should not cause starting
problems. More likely some
other electrical component is
at fault and is draining the
battery power. For example,
faulty wiring, worn spark
plugs or malfunctioning dis-
tributor may be overworking
the battery during starting,
As a result the battery wears
down to a point that it may
seem dead. The alert service
man will look beyond the bat-
tery as the cause of the start-
ing failure, especially when he
is reminded to do so by the
customer.
To keep your battery in top
operating condition, here are
some pointers: A quick visual
inspection every time you gas
up and a voltage test every
six months should assure you
maximum efficiency battery
life.
It's a simple job for the
service attendant to check
First Test Track
Built in 1915
Proving grounds were intro-
duced by the industry in 1924.
But what probably was the
first test track designed spe-
cifically to test • and evaluate
production vehicles was built
by a Detroit auto maker back
in 1915. A half -mile planked
track circled a steel -fabricated 1
"hill" more than 40 feet high,
which cars had to climb prior
to leaving the 'factory.
Cars were also required to
plow through a sand pit and
travel around the track at all
speeds before being approved
for shipment. Before the track
was built, newly -assembled
vehicles were tested on nearby
city streets.
battery water level and condi-
tion of cables and terminals.
This should be done at least
once a week to guard against
premature deterioration.
Twice a year, the battery
should be tested, At the same
time, terminals should be
cleaned thoroughly to get rid
of corrosive materials and dirt.
Foreign matter on the termi-
nals or cable clamps can cause
battery failure.
If the battery shows prema-
ture loss of power, chances are
other components may be at
fault. For example, wiring may
be short circuiting or you may
have a problem in the charg-
ing, Have your service man
conduct an electrical check.
Corroded terminals can
shorten effective life of your
battery. Clean off the corro-
sion with a solution of baking
soda and water, applied with
a stiff wire brush.
Periodic Checks
On Car Brakes,
Easy to Make
Brakes, like all -day. suckers,
have a habit of wearing away
slowly. So, it's a good practice
to test, your brakes periodical-
Iy to make sure they can stop
your car safely.
Every week, test the hydrau-
lic system by firmly pressing
your foot against the pedal. If
the pedal moves gradually to-
wards the floorboard, you are
losing vital pressure. Have the
problem corrected immediate-
ly.
Periodically, test stopping
ability in a flat, open area
where no other cars or obstruc-
tion are present. Accelerate to
30 miles per hour, then apply
the brakes with your hands off
the steering wheel. If the car
pulls to one side, you may have
brake trouble.
In any case, have your serv-
iceman perform a complete
inspection of the brake system
every six months.
Friendly and Efficient
Auto
Service
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Drive in here where you
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fast, complete service no
matter what your auto
needs. You'll like the
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As Good Car Care Comes In Cans
Last year the U.S. Motor
Vehicle Bureau registered over
80 million passenger cars, and
that number is increasing ev-
ery year with a total of 1141
million predicted for 1985.
Cars need care, and the Aer-
osol Division, Chemical Spe-
cialties Manufacturers Asso-
ciation, lists dozens of prod-
ucts now packaged in spray
form to do the various jobs
needed to keep your auto in
the best possible running or-
der.
The place to start your car
care is under the hood, with
an aerosol engine cleaner, A
de -rusting spray will loosen
nuts and bolts and remove any
rust, and a carburetor and
choke cleaner will spray away
the carbon buildup.
You can stop here if you
wish, or go on with some of
the protective items that help
keep the motor and other
working parts in condition.
A high -heat engine enamel,
specially made for cars, will
make the oldest engine look
factory -fresh, and also pro-
vide protection against rust
and weathering.
You can also buy aerosol
coating for your battery ter-
minal, fan belt and ignition
system which will cut the wear
and tear on these parts, sav-
ing you some costly repairs
and a lot of annoyance.
Now you can turn your at-
tention to protecting and
prettifying the outside of the
car, Your de-ruster is handy
here too, for loosening nuts
on the wheels. Has the paint
been marred or scraped? You
can buy touch-up paint to
match almost any U.S.-made
car, a lot cheaper than a body -
shop paint job.
A combination cleaner/wax
will save you the time and
trouble of scrubbing the car,
and for a really high sheen,
use your cleaner/wax first and
spray over it with plain auto
wax. Then spray a chrome
protector on your fenders and
other metalwork.
An aerosol windshield wash-
er is next — antifreeze addi-
tives make this another dou-
ble -duty product — and it's
time for the finishing touches.
There are aerosol cleaners for
almost every type of uphol-
stery, and a tire cleaner to
brighten up those whitewalls.
Teflon spray -glide can be
helpful in dozens of places —
window frames, hood, trunk
and door latches, accelerator,
brake and clutch pedals and
many others, Finally, tuck a
car deodorizer spray into your
glove compartment and you're
ready to roll.
Or are you? Did you remem-
ber all the aerosol safety prod-
ucts that add the extra plus to
your own safe driving? A fire
extinguisher is important, and
an aerosol tire inflator so easy
a woman can use it might be
a "lifesaver" for night driving.
Winter brings its own prob-
lems — and the aerosol indus-
try has solutions to many of
them. Do you have trouble
starting your engine in cold
weather? Spray some starting
fluid into the carburetor and
listen to it turn over. Defog-
ging and de-icing agents are
a must, and the latest aerosol
item on the automotive shelves
is a traction spray for the
tires, to drive yourself out of
that snowbank.
Aerosols can handle almost
all your car care, except per-
haps to drive to the service
station and fill up the tank.
The CSMA gives these tips for
proper use: (1) read the label;
(2) store away from heat; and
(3) keep out of the reach of
children.
Take the financial sting out
of automobile accidents
Your foresight can
pay pay off hand-
somely to you in sav-
ings, when you have
the solid protection of
own auto insurance.
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