The Huron Expositor, 1974-05-09, Page 20i4
ownership has increased,
ten
month, say 11.,001, miles per
, . -
Association of
Japan and Di-
tenance for their cars, such
as taking them- to the deal -
-fold during the past ten
year. Therefore little trdii-
ante and make sure your
' without making sure it was
is .a family and the care-
Japan's Thousands of
New Drivers Must Keep
Cars
Safe...' ' .:., ;,•• ,
Inspection Required Every Two Years Means
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eizo Ikeda, who contribute,
wipers and non-standard
modifications &re checked
respect it .is
the car owner
advisable for
to learn to
Proper Maintenance • is a Must
this report from Japan, is
for safety.
detect problems early and
By EIZO IKEDA The average pxivate car
Japanese passenger car runs about 1,000 miles per
presently both Vice President
of the Automobile Journalists
• It is advisable for owners
to get more frequent main-
turn his car
experts,
over to the
ownership has increased,
ten
month, say 11.,001, miles per
, . -
Association of
Japan and Di-
tenance for their cars, such
as taking them- to the deal -
-fold during the past ten
year. Therefore little trdii-
ante and make sure your
' without making sure it was
is .a family and the care-
years. More than half of the
ble should be expected dur-
lessly prepared container is
rector of the
er's service facility periodi-
enormously enlarged num-
Ing the first two years ofw.
.y..
Traffic Jour-
tally. However, if this is not
ber of drivers are first time
ownership. New cars have
f : nalista Assoela-
`��� •` >`" 'in
possible, the driver should ,
car owners, short on ex-
the advantage that if, and
toof his na-
?;
ask for a quick "check; '
perience. Compared to other
when, they give trouble, it
'is
. do country.
a
through'! then he stops at
countries the 'background
only necessary to call for
` ' :<'. one of
the, gasoline station.
of the average Japanese
the dealer's mobile service
y?., the leading test
Service stations are capa-
car owner is unpsual.
unit. So, as a piece of gen-
drivers .of new
his
ble of simple engine tuning
The older driver here,
eral advice to the mechan-cars,
re-
and, of" course, they check
also his fellows abroad, has
scally innocent — "Buy a•
Ikeda portsappear
oil, water, tires and spark .
a deep mechanical knowl-
'new car and have fewer
regularly in Japanese and also English
plugs,
edge, gairkd from pest ex-
problems."
language magazines. .
Japan is a small' co ntry
perience. He knows how to
There are strict regula-
Mr. Ikeda was born in Tok-
and the average driving
-are for his car and keep
'a
tions in .force concerning
.yo in 1934 and was graduated
distance is short. So the
her running in trouble
the safety maintenance ..of
from Waseda University in
private owner is unlikely to
free manner.
cars. As a condition of reg-
1957. He has owned Band driv-
wear his car out, Because
For the inexperienced
istration, all vehicles,' in
en automobiles for 23 year,,
of this, he gets by on in -
driver, car maintenance
Japan must pass an inspec-
•
frequent maintenance.
presents a problm. He has
tion every two years '(one
serviced • completely.
There are very few ,in-
to have someone keeping his
year `ar trucks) .
' Thanks to this obligatory
tbusiasts who service their .
car in shape for him.
To pass this 'test, every
system, vehicles in Japan
on cars. I was surprised to
Inexperienced drivers
far, even one° which has
are kept in a reasonably
fi how few people even
tend to buy new cars to
been driven only 20,000'
safe sta ` uspension;
• washed and waxed-"-, their
avoid mechanical problems.
miles in 2 years, must be
brakes, 1' h i g, windshield
cars themselves. In this
Stopping fgr ...
, . -
Pre' -Vacation
Car Check Major Step"
one would think
mailing a valuable packaggee
If that invaluable cargo
ante and make sure your
' without making sure it was
is .a family and the care-
shock absorbers are' not
wrapped carefully and som-
lessly prepared container is
worn out or damaged.
pletely protected. Yet if
a car, then odds are almost•
VISION: Check wind:
statistics are ,correct, most
even that there -is at least
shield wipers,' headlights,
turn signals, back-up and
people aren't as careful •
'their
one serious defect in that
brake lights to make sure
when sending most
'
vehicle. The odds are based
'reports
they are in good condition.
l3recious possession on a
on from official ve-
Make sure reservoirs
long journey, a
hicle. inspection agencies
showing approximatleiy one
,washer .
are filled and tl)at all glass
and
e
Buying Some
out of every two cars cannot
mirrors are clean,
+ +
wheel. However, when the
pass simple, safety checks.
COOLING SYSTEM: Clean
' New 'I'lres�
To help make certain you
out and flush the cooling
,. • '
and your loved ones have
system and refill with new
When a person' buys a
a safe and breakdown -free
`
coolant, and rust inhibitor
if needed. Check the ther-
new dishwasher, he's going
to put it where he needs it
trip, here's a list of items
to check with your favorite
mostat,fan belt and ' water
most — in the kitchen.
service outlet before you
pump. Inspect all belts and
hoses and'condition of the
Safety experts say the'same
depart.
radiator ca
p'+
rule applies when buying
new tires. Unless the car
BRAKES, TIRES AND
+ + T
has front -wheel drive, tires
`
WHEELS: Have brake lin-
ings inspected, check fluid
LUBRICATION:eed.=
,ed, change the oil and oil
should go where they're '
needed most — on the rear
levels and seals and adjust
filter. As part of an overall
' wheels.. '
brakes. Check tires for ex-
chassis lubrication, check
"Whn selecting
cessive wear or visible signs
transmission and differen-
a pair
n'le .t.•tires•in .the
of damage. If needed, ro-
tate the ,tires. Also check
tial fluids, front wheel bear -
ings, locks and, hinges.
samereplac
same size" and construction
wheel alignment � and bal-
• • + +
as already on the car, they
"- should be put on the rear
wheels for better traction
• '
•and
h2ndling," says RossEvery.%turd,
`
� at �u�'�
bu'sin le.,
R. Orihsby, Chairman of,,
y us
Tire Industry Safety Coun-
ciiBobB�
Many exportsfeel mDistributor.
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Ev r .Sato daY ••>
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..�: . ' f:'.":»
.. 1 stS who develop tire r b-
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the boys drop into Kis place :k �•.
lems on the front axle,
to pick up some Marfak or
because of skidding or dis-
Havoline or just to chew the
ablement, still have a cer-�
fat.''
tain degree of control over
Bob's is kind of a meet-
a
the vehicle with the steering,
ing place.
i
'>
wheel. However, when the
But Bob doesnt m.ind
`• s'” '`
:^
problem occurs the rear
because most of his custom
3` . .
wheels most drivers' have
'
no wayto compensate foi
e?�redare his friends too. He'sskids
or swerves before the
hthese men keep their
vehicle canbe stopped.
�fm equipment in good
'fiire "safety experts from)
shape
ISe with top quality pro -
the National Bureau of
ducts from Texaco.,
�,`%ndards Office of Vehicle
There are Texaco Dis-
Systems Research Institute
tributors, just ,likeBob all<;''!
for Applied Technology sur-
across the country. And like
veyed independent studies
Bob, most Of them - have
conducted throughout the
complete farm andhome
country and involving thou-
delivery service. But on Sat- ;.
'f<` :>
ands of passenger cars.
There is strong evidence
»: tiY
urdays, the -boys still drop in.
' that a significant number
In some places it's almost a
of car owners' place least
tradition.
worn tires on the front
wheels, whereas available
accident experience 'Indi-
cates the least' worn tire's
zi
should be placed on the rear.
"Bald tires on the rear
appear to. be more of a
T����O
safety hazard than on the
front, a finding at variance
with automotive folklore.
And bald tires on wet pave-
meni make a particularly
hazardous combination.
■
"Vehicles in accidentsbRobert
E.-Dinsmore
have a larger number
r off
-
severely worn tires on the
.
rear than on the front, sug-
SERVING --
gesting that it is safer to
putnewer orless worn tires
on the rear,", said the gov-
PHONE: 527-A224 CLINTON -- SEAFORTH -- MITCHELL
ernment survey.
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4s —TJX HUMN EXPOM"It, SEAFOIil1'1i, ONT., MAY 9, 1974
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