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The Huron Expositor, 1979-04-19, Page 30CAR CARE SECTION Bike we With the advent of spring, and warmer weather, old and young enthusiasts will be thinking of getting out the bicycle, The Ontario. Safety League suggests a few pre- '1'imitlary steps you should take to insure your bike; is, safe. i Bide a bicycle that fits you. ther The size of your bike affect your ability to reach and use the steering, pedals . and'. braking controls. You should be able to reach the ground comfortably with the -ball of your foot while sitting up- right on the seat. Check the tires for wear and tear. Also check the' Where bumps- come from THAWING; 1.4 • BREAK= IN awe: FP.Nt'!* 3 a^y ti YT 1.4 srtN` ,y tr yr r -7`•x4 t'M,�. /a.CR sk i:.?.+ ';t•-A.,+�i„*.�,. �'�•` '"�` t .111- e: , HOW A POTHOLE IS BORN=(I) Rain, sleet or snow works its way into the soil under thepavement. (2) When the tempera- ture drops, the water freezes and expands. This pushes up the soil and pavement. (3) As thawing occurs, the'water runs away and the soil recedes, creating a hole under the pavement. (4) A passing car or truck breaks the pavement, causing the familiar pothole. Tires can be seriously damaged by striking a pothole. �Yb Y~dY,�as v. v r�• ust «roun Me motorist, The Ontario Safety League' reminds you that you're one wheel spokes, chain, and your lighting and horn. systems. Make sure the bike is well oiled, and get down to the nuts and bolts of things,. tightening any loose, nuts where neces«ary, Before taking the bike onto the street, check the• braking, ability of your, machine on. both wet, and dry surfaces. Your bicycle should also he in good) alignment. If the bike veers to one side when pushed forward, it is out of line and needs adjustment. Remember that . the bi- cyclist is considered under the law to, be a driver and as. such traffic rules, regulations. signs and signals applyjust the same to the cyclist as to Check ignition regularly Ever since the Cain and Abel incident, which, con,. 'tradicted the ,Biblical adage "a manes span of years. shall. be three score and ten , the human race has taken a skeptical'. view of warranties. When Cain slew"his. brother early in life, Abel was in no positionto ask fora recount`. The moral of the story for motorists is not to take chances on critical car parts just because the recom- mended service interval :has been extended. :• A case in •pointis the ..igni tion -system. New car owners, manuals often identify : their service -free life as being up A.407 to 30,000 miles. Although .. �t,,,•,1-41 electronic ignitions have of the smallest units on the road and it's not always easy for motoriststo see you. Use re flectve. tape as required by law, reflectorsiand wear light coloured clothing at night. Good newsfmm "the People Plsasgf " JOHN CULLEN CHEV^OL..DS SPRING CLEANUP SPECIALS 1979 OLDS NI ROYALE "DIESEL" 4 door sedan, tinted. gloss, cruise control, rodeo, convenience group, special 2 tans • green paint. Serial 3N69N9M232585. SPECIAL List $9516.50 Plus, tax andlicence $8356.. 1979 OLDS se ROYALE 4 DR; SEDAN Atrconditioning, •tinted glass, AM, FM radio, rear speaker, convenience group, camel fin- ish. Serial3N69R9M120647. SPECIAL List$982.45 $8242. 1979 WTLASSstruMEcou'E: . , Tinted gloss, sport mirrors, landau vinyl roof, 305/4 SSL V8, automatic, power steer- In and brakes, dark brown metallic finish, much more. Serial 3R47H92451119: SPECIAL Plus tax and licence, $7249. 1979 LAPSE E CLASSIC 4 door sedan. Tinted glass, AM radio, rear speaker, all automatic, special 2 tonebeige, and'brown. Serial 1 N69G91163767. SPECIAL List $8176.95 =7282,. Plus tax and licence Ask • about a yr. 60,000 km. Option ,List, 8113.10 Plus tax andlic.ncs • y-: JOHNccorCUULLEN,CHEVROLET OLDSMOBILE LTD. 115 Josephine St. %Ingham Tel 357-2323 - Sales: Len Bailey [after hears 357.2962] AI Fries, [after hours 335-3767] 19791MPALA3 SEAT WAGON Tinted glass, roof carrier, opp.aranc• group, power tailgats,lock, dual home; radio, 2 tone- - beige and brown. Serial1L35L91.135204. SPECIAL List $8699.25 Plus: tax and licence, $7545 1971 IMPALA!! DR. SEDAN': Tinted glass, appearance group, rodio, V8. engine, bumper rub strip and more. Light blue metallic. Serial 1 L69G91173420. SPECIAL $6924. List $7912.60' .. Plus tax and iic.nc. 1.979 MoNTE pARLO. $PORT COUPE Air, tinted gloss, auxiliary lighting, radio, sport mirrors, V8 engin.,. custom 2 ;ton* tarmin. paint. •Serial 1Z37J91480255, SPECIAL List X77.65 Plw tax and licence $7531. 1979 M LLISU CLASSIC 2 door coupe. sport mirrors, all power, radio, pin stripes,. VII engine and more. Beige fin- ish. Serial 1W27191456480. SPECIAL List$7077.95 Plus tax and licence X6350.: ; _ GM eliminated breaker points. t they still consist: of parts that are subject., to wear:, erosion or breakage. Therefore, a..check-up of the system is advised on a regular basis with a tune-up at least once a year. r9- 'km 'p fav car ibietvfrnifsPoNei4 en it comes m McKerlie-MiII:efl WE: CARRY complete line of 'automotive it tractor supplies including .. • C.I.L. 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C ... 1974 Choy, 1/2 ton Power steeling, power brakes, V8 auto- matc,Certlded` '2A00 E 74922' ' 1975 Ford Ranger V8 automatic, power steering, power brakes, Cesisold ee2r 0,• E 77385 1973. Cl ev 1/2, ton; V8 automatic, power steering, power " brakes CerHSed t2 n 4. St • ►CITY USED CARS .ANp, TRUCKS • 212 VICTORIA ST. CLINTON 42p9042 S. •