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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1979-10-25, Page 23. • 'AN:ADVERTISINGSECTICINOF ... ,,.... '. ...• .. ' THE BFilliSEI.S POST, ' ' ..„'.,•.' THE BLYTHSTANDARP AND , , . . THE 'HURON, EXPOSITOR ; WEEK OF OCTOBER 25,1979 .. • BY ALICE OMB Cars, like people, can al- ways use a little tender loving care and at least some of that care can be provided •by the car's owners. While serious maintenance , prob- lems still have to be handled by trained mechanics, there are a number of, checks that any driver co n make: to ensure his car's in good running order. Charlie Campbell, service manager of McLaughlin Motors:I said a 10 minute inspection weekly could save a car owner an average of $10 per month in maintenance costs. , He said car owners should check their tire pressure regularly, note if the brakes are grabbing, use an anti -freeze tester to test fluid levels or ask service station attendants to check the levels. inspect windshield wipers to see that they're working properly and take a look at belts and hoses. He reminded drivers that oil, for exaMpledeteriorates much more quickly in winter driving conditions, so should be checked more often. He said a IQ -minute week- ly visual inspection pays dividends since "it's easier to repair and prevent dam- age than it is to pay for it after the damage has occurred.'" Mr. Campbell said most dealers and service stations can supply drivers with a checklist of things they should inspect on a regular out in owner's Manual, He ba,sia. He said the inspect- said personally he's a great ions mean "problems are believer in bringing, a car in reduced and p?tb eooks are for spring and fall checkups. a little thicker.' The service manager said Bill Dalrymple, who.'s his servicemen have noticed worked servicing cars at instances of radiator trouble Rowcliffe Motors for 31 years getting ' quite common in said. he would advise people certain makes, and he recoire who are buying gas at self- mends that people change service stations to check their the antifreeze in their cars own oil levels, as well as every two years to avoid a radiator, battery and brake buildup of sludge and other fluid levels. problems. Be added if any other PREVENTION imusual noiSes or problems show up in a car, then it He said if hoses are should be brought into the changed every three to four garage to be checked out, years, then "this can save John moor° of Seaforth you a lot of aggravation." theremr,isnta Motors, said egereaatriedweaolar; Gord PhilliPs, owner of things oil Pe rsicka en iduoi exceptl vewindls, c heek GeaP vne°:dr .Pdy; easaoi trnlucepihr.yr'aeeecnss check oui bdnraoeht while he itheiradvisesii shield wiper blades and the fan belt. Mot of these things said • motorists sboold also can be done with a visual keep gas checkHe also cautioned that mileage and if the miles per the newer radial tires often . gallon seem to be dropping, . have bead leaks around the then thecar should be edgeof the rim, so tire brought in for servieblg: pressure should also be Fred Tilley, of the checked often. " Canadian Tire store, said his TIRE PRESSURE . staff advises that cax owners He said a lot of drivers check all the fluid levels in aren't aware as the temper- the car frequently, check the ature outside gets colder, windshield washer fluid and then the pressure in tires the 'wiper blades, check fan falls. He said pressure in belts and hoses for any creases .with faster driving, loosening or leaks and check on highways such as the 401all the lights on the exterior He said car Owners can of the cat. He said these purchase their own testing checks should catch quite a device to check the pressure .few potential problems. in radial tires. Marc Robinet, manager of Mr. Munro also recom- Archie's Sunoco, said one mends using the schedule set (Continued on Page 8A) A winter necessity A survival kit in your car Even though they've been head out in. snowstorms, continue to get stuck in warned time after tune not to people still do' and will them. The Goderich 0.P.P. and Dr. Alexander Bozyk of • Brussels 'offered the follow- ing suggestions as to what you could tarry as a form of survival kit in case you get stuck in a snowstorm. Corstable A.D. flutes first f advice was don't head out in a snowstorm period but he suggested some of the following ideas for a survival, ' kit. You should carry flares, blankets, and some sort 01 makeshift first aid 'kit. You should also carry food sup. plies such as tea bags and chocolate bars. He advised, that you should change those , once a week. Other items could • include matches, • a shovel, and perhaps a pail of sand or Salk and you could also carry a complete change of clothing. 'Dr. Bozyk offered Mach et 'the same type of advice. He. suggested that warm cloth- ing such as. a ski-doo otttflt should be in the car and that • when you get stranded in the snowstorm you should put it on right away along with warm boots. He also suggested a ther- mos bottle with hot chocolate or coffee, a first aid kit with , bandages, ointment and anti- biotics to putt on any scratch. • es and wounds. And he suggested you ShOtilditetp a good blanket or two in the trunk; He also thought it's a good idea to have a CS radio if possible in the car so ' people could ask for help if they needed it. etuwy 4, 1979 an re i# th6 same A SNOWY VIEW On Wednesday morning, winter arrived with a geance as this snowy view,of the Main Strek of Seaforth shows. • k. ming this year Visibility was poor and sohool ys stayed oft the roads. irxpositor Photo)