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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1979-10-25, Page 264A — THE CAR CARE, SUPPLEMENT CIea yaur car and listen for noises before .win ter Before, the thermome .tar dips below freezing Isv*Is, take advantage of the #Mtaining, warm weather to, sedition your car for the odd months, ahead, The Au- loraotive Information Coo -- 42 offers the following tips; Starting with the exterior of the car, put the high- pressure nozzle on your garden hose and dean the under parts of the car thoroughly. pay, special • attention to the fender wells, the door sills, and door bottoms where rust Can get a head starts ,t Make sure the under -door drain openings haven't 'be- come clogged by the sum- mer'smud, or road tar. If clogged, moisture will build up inside the door panels and: provide .an environment for rust. Then give thecar a good wax coating .to protect the finish. If you spot any paint bub- bles or brown blotches, sand the surface gently and repaint YOU don't have to be :ht Octopus to do a faster. better Radiator job . . .cones to . ' BAYFIELD RD., CLINTON 482-9393 (Adjacent to H. Lobb S: SonsEquipment). Featuring: , RADIATORS for all makes of, CARS, TRUCKS, and TRACTORS k BOILING *REPAIRING * RE -CORING Jerre Cox. Proprietor Get your car ready for Winter All typos of saewtlr s hi stock • Radials • Belted • Polyester electronic analyzer for complete engine tune-up • work Complete brake & . front end alignment HOURS: Open 6 days a week 8:.30 5:3O.closed at noon. Haugh Tire. and Muffler Supply Ltd.. 404752 on Highway 4 just south of Clinton 482-9796! the affected areas. Read owner's manna]' Then read your owner's manual, especially the sec- tions on seasonal mainte-. Hance. Tire pressure, cooling system care and ignition sys- tem maintenance are most important for the upcoming months. . Find an open road or a vacant parking lot and run the car at various speeds to evaluate performance of the steering, brakes, shock 'ab- sorbers and front-end align- ment, Listfin• for unusual noises such as pings, screeches,. .groans, or rattles and look at the color, of the exhaust smoke—it it burns blue or black you could have a prob- lem. If rob-lem.'`If in doubt, consult a mechanic. Poor shifting wastes gas Even though manual transmissions can help re- duce fuel consumption, you may : be robbing yourself, of this gas -saving advantage by using:. poor shifting 'tech- niques. Shift into high as quickly as possible. Racing •'along in second gear can use up to 45 percent more fuel depending on the age and model of your Don't postpone a tunetup of your car simply because.it seems to be running : okay. Spark plug misfiring you may: not notice . will cause your engine to drink extra gas. Q4., FORD 57-3.460 FORD SALES & SERVICE WINGHAM, ONT. • IS YOUR CAR . WINTERIZED? We'IIicheck these trouble spots -to ensure that you have, • problem free ' winter driving. Cooli. m Etem Suspension Crbuo IgnitionngSystem System: ChargingustSysSyytem;, CB aa tteryretr Steering • .• • . Tires Mount Snow . Tires Give us. a call to -day!: Ca 2 „Litd. %%Z NEW & USED CARS ibwi .Ph. 523-4342, s- Blyth, Ontario `WE SERVICE :TWAT WE SELL'.' Coder Everything WITH SIMPLE, LOW COST 1►�`��I►�;1►[ PIay it SAFE behind the wheel of your car. Depend on, AUTO INSURANCE to Meet the cost of repairs, injuries and liability claims. 9'Main Street S., Seaforth DONALD G. •EATON KENNETH. J. CpiR.DNO 527-1.610 527-0490