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The Huron Expositor, 1975-05-01, Page 17Man Shires and alignment have been "WNW_ Here's a way to save gasoline, and possibly your life, Gasoline vapor is a deadly killer, but few peo-ple recognize its danger when they use it for clean-ing purposes. "Never use gasoline as a cleaning fluid," advises the American Petroleum Institute's Safety and Fire Protection Committee. "Use only an approved, high flash point cleaning solvent." Gasoline vaporizes rap-idly when exposed and the vapor settles invisibly near the floor because the fumes are heavier than air. Ga,soline vapors have been known to travel many feet to an ignition source resulting in a "flash back" to the liquid. An pxpIosion can be caused by the slightest source of ignition, such as a pilot light, an arc from an electric motor or power tool, the flick of a wall switch, or a lighted match. A high flash point sol- vent such as kerosene can be used for cleaning auto- mobile parts or tools. For oil and grease spills, a cleaning compound or sawdust can be used to remove the bulk of the substance and, if neces- sary, a steam cleaner or Gasoline safety saves valuable fuel, lives detergent-- may be used for additional cleaning. A waterless hand cleaner may be used to clean hands and arms. Remember, It takes three elements for com-bustion — air, fuel, and an ignition source. Keep them apart. Don't Use Gasoline As A Cleaner! ALIGNMENT SAVES FUEL, RUBBER Tests reported on by the Motor Vehicle Manufac-turers Association showed that improper front wheel toe-in alignment of only IA" can cause about a 0.3 miles per gallon economy loss. It can also lead to premature and expensive tire wear. I HE INSIDE STORY A device allowing me-chanics to look inside an automobile engine without disassembling the engine has been developed by American Optical. This( flexible fiber rod contains its own source of cold light and saves service personnel time and labor. DO YOU WANT CAREFREE SUMMER DRIVING? THEN SEE US NOW FOR IGNITION TUNE-UP — WHEEL BALANCE FRONT,END ALIGNMENT — TIRE ROTATION BRAKE RELINING — LUBRICATION — ETC. • We Have Excellent Class "A" Mechanics at Your Disposal and - They Use Genuine Chryco All-Make Parts ICJ — Spark Plugs - Ignition Parts - Tires — Batteries - Shocks - Front End Parts Exhaust Parts - Accessories - Etc. ROWCLIFFE MOTORS Seaforth and Area Dodge, Chrysler Dealer SEAFORTH, ONTARIO - PHONE 5274670 FOR THAT Vacation Driving AHEAD ! Care for Your Car SPRING-SUMMER 1975 4 HALM TIRE SUPPLY Lights and wipers have alt been checked. has been'.turie in the last 10.000 You won't have to worry about tires this summer if you fake advantage of our SUMMER TIRE SPECIALS NOW WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF RADIALS - BELTED AND 4 PLYS Is Your Car Ready for 'SUMMER We'll check these trouble spots to ensure that you have problem free summer driving. CARBURETOR BATTERY, SUSPENSION STEERING REMOVE SNOWTIRES Should you neglect this maintenance, REMEMBER, we offer complete road service! COOLING SYSTEM IGNITION SYSTEM EXHAUST SYSTEM CHARGING SYSTEM TIRES dWhfatithEdidalli singaikamaidommik FASIMIEVitie 7illiariagiVaireMRSZetieriffimmtim yiffilillerim Mine cooling system has been flushed out. cleaned and is ready for hot summer driving. I Has been lubricated since the winter weather ended. a Brakes have been checked. Sr. • G 78 x 15 Whitewall — Poly — $24.00 GR — 70 x 15 Steel Radial — INSTALLED and BALANCED FREE . ALIGNMENT SERVICE BILL McLAUGHLIN MOTORS LTD. SEAFORTH Phone 527-1140 FORD 267 VICTORIA. ST. (HWY 4S) CLINTON — PHONE 482-9796