HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1979-10-25, Page 30SA — THE CAR CARE SUPPLEMENT
Harsh Huron win.
BYDEBBIE IANNEY
Everyone seems to fear the approach of
winter in Huron County because as everyone
knows, winters around this area seldom
come in like a lamb and they seldom go out
that way either.
Now, before winter gets here, is thebest
time to get your car ready for, its winter
teine.up, MelMcCutcheon and Larry Rice,
owners of Brussels Motors, say that getting
your car ready for winter should consist of a
tune-up, service,. getting snow tires and.
checking the exhaust and cooling system.
In this area, Larry says you should carry,
salt,sand and a shovel in your car, and he
advises that snow tires should be on, and;
that cars should be completely ready for
winter by the middle of October.
Things that should be included in the
tune-up are the checking of plugs, points,
condensers, ignition wiring and the cooling
system. Checking the coolingjsystem would
includehoses, belts, water pump,
thermostat, radiator, the PC valve, anti
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mean extra car care
freeze and all flow systems.
They say you could make sure the exhaust.
heat riser is checked and that the restof the
exhaust should be checked for holes and
rust.
Service consists of changing the oil,,
changing the oilfilter, checking the wind'
shield washers to make sure they operate
properly, putting in anti -freeze, checking the
air pressure in the tires, complete
lubrication, having the front wheel bearings
checked and lubricated, checking the brake
fluid level, the battery level, and having the
battery tested.
Larry's advice on winter snow tires is that
once they're 'half worn out, the best thing
you could do is use them in the summer and
then get new winter tires, bncause he said:
once they've been used ,for about two
winters, snow tires lose their bite.
The main complaints from Huron County
car owners in the wintertime are their
problems in getting the car started.
He also said his firm had had a few cases
where people had burnt the clutches in the
automatic transmission because they kept
rocking the car back and forth when they got
stuck in the snow. He says you're better to
pay a S15 towing charge, than to pay S300 to
S600for a transmission repair.
Minutes a week can save car cost -dollars:
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thing car owners. should
check periodically is the level
of their battery fluid. He said
in the slimmer the level goes
down two or three times,
• which means the battery
•needs..more water,
Mr. Robinet recommends.
that car owners . have a
schedule and stick to it. For
example, oil could be
changed every 3,000 miles
and plugs and points
changed every 6,000 miles.
Many cars come with a
schedule for servicing in the
owner's manual.
Mr. Robinet also recom-
mends that car owners put
gas line antifreeze in their
cars atleast every ,second
time they fill it up during the
winter season.
Mr. Medd said he recom-
mends that people buying
One maintenance tip
offered by Leo Medd of
Medd's Auto Sales, is to
,have a car oiled or under-
coated when you buy it, since
rust is one of the worst
problems affecting vehicles.
Classified Ads pay divid-
ends. .. .
The safety of you and your family depends'on your
driving control. Have your front end and steering
checked and serviced regularly. If anything needs re-
placing you can depend on precision -built Mstsmaster
parts. We can supply and install original equipment
type parts for most popular cars, vans and light'
trucks. all parts guaranteed against material and man-
ufacturing defects for 12,000 miles or 12 months
(whichever occurs first) Installation guaranteed 90 days.
Wo slrnica moat foreign and domestic makers
Steel -Belted: Radial' Snows
Wide range of sizes available 474-•
Sample listing: P185/75R-13 Each
San $4.ee each Ix pain phis 5% for ash—se yew fader far Mails
SUFliEME WIet r lladds are the ideal match -up for radials on late•.
model cars. 2 Steel bens, under the speclatlycompounded,.
whisper -quiet winter tread, give exceptional stability, extra
mileage and outstanding traction in extreme snow conditions.
Up to 80% more grip than summer radials. Built with the added
feature of a Nylon cap ply for improved durability and safety.
Wheel Alignment
1295
includes
Suspension
Check
•Set toe, caster, camber *Adjust steering gear *Centre steer-
ing wheel *Inspect front' and rear suspension including shocks
•Adiust torsion bur where applicable •Check the pressure and.
wear. Parts and Installation Extra —11 required
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cars from him go to a reliable car in for servicing three or •
gas station, and take their four times a year. '
for
tires
for
anti -freeze
for batteries
for
tune-up
TUNE UP
SNOW TIRES
Save gas - ensure quick
starts this winter
v8's $20.95.
6Cyl.; si8.95.
4co 515.95:
"All tune ups dobe
with an oscilloscope"
Kelly Springfields are
leaders in winter traction
Winter Mark
G78 x 14or 15 : $49.95 ea.,
H78 x 14or 15 $54.95 ea.
Snow Mark Radials
GR78 x 14 or '15 :62.95 ea.
Special o0
L78 x 15 55 • ea.
Stock Michelin for sure traction on ice and+snowy
All tires installed and balanced NO EXTRA CHARGE'
Get your front end alignment checked for sate winter driving.
Cars $19-00 Trucks $25.00"
"Check: your and -freeze now, windshield washer ;fluid, and the
• condition of hones and belts to help ensure no 'winter break downs.
UNDERCOAT NOW
to prevent rust from .Star?rifcy 0/7 your car'
FREE BRAKE CHECK',
"Only Class A Mechanics"
CRAI€'lH
IRE ar,d AUTO S
'Albert St., (Highway No. 4 North) CLINTON 402460