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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1980-04-03, Page 34e. 10 CARE SEPTION THERE'S A DIFFERENCE—Keeping headlight"surfaces clean can affect safe operation aa car. (Left) the lens'is dirty and the cyclist can barely be seen at 80 feet, (Right) With !he lens Clean, the cyclist is easily visible. In Sweden, wipers are now required for headlights to provide maximum cleanliness: ' Clean hea Itts or vist t Routine springtime dirt and griine, the greasy spray from other cars (luring Vie rein, and the amnia' "summertinie born, bardthent-of-linsects--and_bug dramatically reduce •the effec- tiveness of headlights. Periodic cleaning of head- lights- is one of the most Often overlooked elements in spring car care; and one of the Simplest and most economical to take • care of: According to the Highway yisibility Bureau, a fact-finding ' Have yctu ever begtt, Shapping in a Stiperrnerket with- o, cart whose wheels ;are ,fighting yOtl: uPh°n Vase' ers a n. tr4re4n°'W11 .t ,e4aSn9tethrilf; The properly and it becomes harder. Fn steer and .to pUsh as 'you add more weight to the bPpin hasket, Incorrect front wheel align- ment on your car eeuses Similar problems, resnIting in hard steering, wondering, rapid tire wear and increased gas con- Sumption.. In. addition to the obvious' safety conSiderati.(MS, the latter' two effect S of worn. end mis- aligned Steering and su,spension • parts of a f your r feet your P°eki:ttba°ke-.s °IC"4: come ‘of -the Tmystery out of'steering and•stisperision • maintenance, Car Care Council . offers answer s to „.some of the one of the organization dedicated to safe driving, dirty' headlights. are e .major cause of reduced driving. • Visibility. s.. ...The. AmericanLOptomctric Association has said that 90 per- cent- of all the decisions you make behind the wheel are • based on vision. •• .Recognizing these factors, " Sweden has mande ed at all new cars; in that country be equippedwith headlight Wipers and washers so lights can be Cleaned by" merely touching 'e 0: Phahge, oil crank case :.0.In'stall new oil filter Lubricate Pressureo tps,t;radiatst?r.'tap.. and ccioling system :0" in#iptt•ahti.f.ree.ze coolant Inspect tan belts Insect alt hoses `'...11:-1n§pett tilte.r. .0 Inspect F.CM valve • ,...0 .1h•Oet exhaust ytern..• .Irlsopet:shi*.[Ob§orbers 0:inspect 17111n8Oect,tite-pre$Lire. 0 ,Inap6t*ipprt I Ittpegt..hpadlight,Eincl'allf othei-s. trafi§mision.; dfierenttal Total • AcIsiition.O.oggestio"ns (at adclitional'pot).:. El: RerOove..now..,tire 1:71 Rotate OrBalance.wheels. ,C3 Wheel .alignment .0 Brake inspection • 1111000 Seaforth . . . switch inside the eq., Perhaps in coming years in the United States,: headlight wipers and washers may become more commOnthe_ElighWa ity Bureau says, „ • . . But until "then, the HVB re- commends .that 'a...cloth be kept • handy in your car or gerage, and that. motorists frequently wipe off the headlights to insure bet- ter visibility. This procedure. is •advised especially after driving o,n wet roads and in. the spray frorn other cars, • Pre -Trip Safety Check • Emissions. check • Tune-up - • Electrical system and battery check,. • Oil and filter . change • , system • -Brakes • Tires • Exhaust system • Lights to Wipers and ,washers be Aligned, the price- may be as mUch as $40. Q. How long should front gad and steering parts last? - A. When properly lubri- cated, they shantd last indefi- nitely. The more severe the USe, the more frequently they should be lubricated. Q. Is this true of shock ab- sorbers as well? • . A. You cannot lubricate • shock absorbers. And, as the nettle implies, they are the ,-.hardest-working parts .of the suspension system. Under light ,duty service they conk] last For several years. Severe seryice could wear out a set of shocks in six months, • Q. How do yottltoow'when shock absorbers are worn -- A. Handling characteristieS ,Change; the ear May hob end ..i.• weave and possibly bottom out (the springs "hit bottonf") ,Q. Whathappensifi delay replacing worn shocks? A, YQ1.1may accelerate tire weer and wear of the steering and suspension parts. Also, be- cause your. car Wili have lost some of its handling capability, you're a potential hazard on the road, s saving hints , tires squeal in a gentle turn, Ora t- ea ri s-'- t Irey=re,-.-und , inflated. When that happens, • your car uses more gtisand tires wear out quicker, Keep them in - Bated to the inaxinnurri reconmended by the manufaCturer, 9°.")41, mrlY. Pline tJOflS.Crti4.• e:---eco'ksniSeirSint-vritaiYonrt.431-rfre•ollulYe-Itir per - Q. What causes wheels to Sons were riding 19 every car,. , go Oa 9f allgOnient7 the -number of cars,pow used for A. '.The riMst common causes 'commuting -purposes could be erez. a) damaging blows froth reduced by 20 per cern. * * chuck holes or curbs, -b) Occi- dent damage ore) wear ofsteer- Park arid welk should be the If ,you're thinking about a ing and/or suspension parts, motto of all shoppers, Plan ' new car con,sider ,gasoline con- . Q. How often should wheel, Shopping trips to include as ...sumption and make this a prime . * * alignment be checked? inany.of your family's needs in factor in your decision,. • A, Till's OPeOds. upon your one trip as you can.. * * kind of driving. Iftnost of JrypAnd then,' Park, your car in a • What • is . the safe speed to travel is on ' Smooth roads, a central location downtown or at , drive in a fog',)A good rule of year(); cheCk•shOtild be 'ample; shopping.iireas andwalk to. the thuntb, if 'you „can see six .cat, But if you do a lot of driving v,arious stores—making, fre- lengths. ahead and no .more--- oVer unpaved Or poorly. mem- quentletUrn trips to unload your • slow 10 20 to 30 mph. If you can . tabled roads '•you Corild be.' Purchases, It!'s healthier and see two car lengths ahead— 10' , „, akiniocnkthheignt. yorautrhewrheferlesquoeurittlyof; 811ve.s moneY, 1O-0. to '15 ,11113;i1, U • ... wheelnder as lei vgenrriei,e, cnotnadti leist 'eehveeersik cino sovi,tiettn.T. Ycpat.PiroQinnue.n. means in-e,xet gasotui oAn edy—rtyawaste c. aftnteelO Smt ya ok filter six nionths and, keep 'a• 'Close sUre your air filter;is replaced at .,swtetiete.rhingfcaremeobrnmoraini.iatilstiorer vwiheraar_, itelnts in your trtin.., •p • er4ohd6iinyteeerYr.iliris a, mitt, for the tions that are tite:t1P--oif to' troa-.' tionMal't'S°5ilnits-Q}blses'v.iencflitrthieit-,ntia.e' reconunenda- : • ble, , •. both life-saver S and gas -savers tion. Q; What does •The national highway death alignment cost? • • toll Was .approxin-iately 'Reducing gasolMe cobsunip- , . A. 'orithetypica(13.S.Lmid- deaths low-eiTil 1974 Wheri:driv7 tion y proper Car meintenance, • size car if will range from $15 to ..ers were 'carefully observing the ' carp'oohng and improved driv- , 20 On some compacts,espe- 5 ni.p linitt-i-but-li-js,-creep,--ing habits are just three ways • y, claily tront,driVe oar, on which .ing Up again as speed limit ob-' .Arnerica drivers can help , ini- hoth front and rear wheels must ser Vance wanes. •• prove the 'national economy: '• or -no e omprehensive Coverage , t Reasonable Rates cce en rivers Play it SAFE behind the wheel of your car. Depend on AUTO INSURANCE to meet the cost of repairs, injuries and liability claim f rrt , onald-o7-; at 39 Main Street S. Seaforth =1610 enne noti'