Clinton News-Record, 1973-11-15, Page 14TO
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An untuned car is
u"won't start" trouble
This winter. more cars won't start be.
cause of warn spark plugs than Old
batteriecWorn spark plugs? You'd bet.
ter believe it: Especially in winter.
The colder it gets, the mote your battery's output
drops. So there's less voltage available to start. Worn
spark plugs can easily require twice, the voltage of new
plugs. Result—you have a combination that can be too
Much for even a brand-new battery,
You don't want starting trouble this winter. (let a
Champion Tune-Up now, Champion spark plugs
meet or exceed the warranty requirements of all
vehicle and engine manufacturers. Remember—an
owned cat is trouble!
The heart of a tune-up
50*,,
SCRUTOWS
TIRE & AUTO SERVICE
482.7481 CLINTON
238 AL /RI ST.
Waiting for the Tow Truck to Come
Waiting for a tow truck
to help your ear get started
in winter is not one of life's
most enchanting pastimes.
Chances are, you're late
for work, an important
aPPointnient or anything
preferable to waiting for
the wrecker.
Ws too cold to practice
your putting on the trolly
lawn and you don't dare
risk a short nap for fear
that the road service driver
may come and go before
you can spot him,
So, what do you do?
Here's a suggestion that
can both help occupy your
time and prove helpful in
preventing future starting
problems. Pay attention to
the signals your car is give
ing you while you are at-
tempting to start it. Analyze
the sounds and the odprs
and try and figure out just
what the problem is.
No, it's not as simple as
'",iny battery is run down."
Your battery may be run
down, all right, but most
likely any battery problem
is caused by malfunction
of some other component.
If while attempting to
'start the engine, you hear
the starter cranking but
nothing happens, suspect
one or more of the following
conditions, Champion Spark
Plug Company suggests.
(The strong odor of gasp-
line may be present, too./
• Worn .spark pingo
• Craelced .tlistrilmtor eap
• Worn rotor
More than half of the 80 plus million road service calls made
annually by tow truTiTs7C;e-jiiistarting trouble.
It Takes More than Anti-Freeze to . .
Prepare Your Car for Winter
4,••• • ..
THE NEW TUNE-UP The days when tune-up and other critical automotive
services could be performed with tools that fit comfortably in the technician's
back pocket are fading into history. Today, with demands of keeping emissions
low and performance up to rigidly prescribed standards, the automotive serv-
ice industry is utilizing space-age tools for accurate diagnosis. A chassis dyna-
mometer under the ear's rear wheels can simulate any condition a car is apt to
encounter on the road. An electronic engine analyzer (upper left) can moni-
tor everything that's going on under the hood including emission of hydrocar-
bons and carbon monoxide. A visit to a well-eqiiipped shop and any needed
adjustments can assure any driver that his car isiready for the tough fall and
winter driving ahead. (Photo: Courtesy of Clayton Manufacturing Company)
Getting your car ready
for winter's severe temper-
atures and driving condi-
tions should involve a lot
more than just adding anti-
freeze. The American Petro-
leum Institute has devel-
oped a check list that may
help you get ready for the
cold weather ahead.
But first, let's look at an-
ti-freeze. Today's cars are
designed to use the "perma-
nent" or ethylene glycol
type — not the older "alco-
hol" base variety. Although
it is called permanent anti-
freeze, it should be replaced
at least once a year; or if
your car is equipped with
air conditioning, twice a
year.
Change Anti-Freeze
Anti-freeze solutions also
act as rust inhibitors and
water-pump lubricants and
contain additives that lose
their effectiveness after a
year's driving.
When changing anti-
freeze, begin with a careful
check of the condition of
the radiator hoses, thermo-
stat, and radiator. Have
your mechanic "pressure
test" your cooling system.
Replace worn hoses before
they leak.
If all systems check out,
drain and flush the radia-
tor. Replace the coolant li-
quid with a 50-50 mixture of
water and ethylene glycol
type anti-freeze. This will
offer maximum protection.
Do NOT use 100% anti-
freeze, use the 50-50 mix-
ture—it's cheaper and more
efficient.
Do not overfill the radia-
tor; fill only one or Itwo
inches from the top — If it
is too full, the overflow that
can freeze and plug your
fuel lines. In other words,
don't wait until the tank is
almost empty to fill it up.
Warm-Up Vital
Be sure to give your car
a moment or two to warm
up properly, but don't let it
idle for long periods of time.
This can foul the spark
plugs and also wastes gaso-
line. Remember, cars poi-
z,,—.41,,te3more when first started.
CLINTON 482.932i PARTS DEPT. 4824141
new ad
eeneatia
QUALITY
SERVICE
fi,4441eP .
lc
Perc Brown
Lorne Brown Motors' parts
manager. The man to see for
the finest G.M. approved
parts.
Oaf a
/IOW
.naafi
Doug Cartwright
A mechanic great on tune-up.
He also specializes in
`transmission and frOnt end
work.
DOUG WISE
The younger( member of Our
service staff.
Don't let winter
VI won't starts"
catch you!
Keep up your car's start power with
our expert engine tune-up, It's a fast,
inexpensive job that pays big dividends
with trouble-free starts all winter long.
Bring in your car—today.
LORNE BROWN
MOTORS LTD.
SERVICE CENTRE
JUST ACROSS,THE STREET PAM OUR
NEW AND USED cAri LOT w HVVY, NO, 8
Fred Shropshall
Service Manager
The man to see for all your
service needs.
Larry McClinchey
Trained and ready to do a top
job on your transmission or
front-end alignment work.
FEEL SECURE!
Get our
wheel alignment
for SAFE
winter driving
Lined or
Adjusted
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DISC OR SHOE
44--cloiNTQN NEWS-REMRD, THURSDAY, NO\TMBMI is,, 1973
What Yip Can Do While Here's What You Must Do to ,
Keep it from Junk Heap
Prematurely by Taking
Care of Key Systems
With new Par sales hovering around all-time record
volumes this year, the pundits and prophets have offered
a wide variety of reasons for the boom. Among the reasons
most often cited was this: Cars in the near future may be
higher in price due to emissions and safety systems man-
dated by the government.
Still it seems that many 1973 and 1974-model ear
buyers want to take advantage of lowest possible prices
now and presumably want to keep these cars as long as
they can, Certainly, new cars will continue to be attrac-
tive buys for millions of motorists annually. The thrill of
new car ownership is a never-ending one.
Lamentable History of Neglect ,
While the theory is sound, the motoring public will have
to do a lot better job than they have been doing if they
want their new cars to last. For the lamentable history of
car neglect that has been so evident in this country has
" always meant that vehicles are ready for the scrap heap
well before their time.
There are more motor vehicles junked in this nation
every year than there are vehicles registered in all of South
America. Only five nations in the world have more cars than
the number of cars relegated 'to scrap heaps here each year.
And a large proportion of our derelict vehicle popula-
tion got that way because of neglect.
If you want to get your car that extra couple of years,
you must pay more attention to car care.
The benefits of car care outweigh the costs considerably.
For example, the nationally-syndicated columnist
Sylvia Porter recently noted, "Tune-ups pay for them-
selves in savings on fuel consumption and engine wear.
And as gas prices climb, a tune-up will more than
pay for itself."
Other instances of how caring for a car lengthens its
lifespan and saves money in the meantime are many.
• Changing oil and oil filters and lubrication at
recommended intervals helps prevent premature en-
gine and chassis wear.
• Balancing and rotating tires and aligning wheels
add 25 per cent or more to the life of a set of tires.
This does not even take into consideration the servicing
of safety components that help prevent accidents, Certain-
ly keeping brakes, lights, tires, windshield wipers in good
operating condition are keys to safe driving. Maintaining
the cooling system is another must for trouble-free driving.
Also, many cars are premature junkyard candidates be-
cause of body neglect. So, keeping a car clean, free of rust
spots and dents can add years and value to your car,
Winter Especially Hard on Cars
In this fall and winter season approaching, the elements
are particularly hard on a car. In colder climates, the igni-
tion and cooling 'systems especially take a severe beating.
So, to make sure your car gets through the season in
good shape and to add those extra years of life to your
vehicle, bring it in to your favorite service outlet for a
thorough check-up and for necessary services.
This Care For Your Car section is devoted to helping
yob know what it takes to keelyour car young as the
miles and months pile on.
LOTS OF AIR
An average automobile
engine uses about 9,000 gal-
lons of air for every gallon
of gasoline. Have your air
cleaner serviced regularly
for top performance.
WIPE OUT NOISE
If you have car radio in-
terference when your elec-
tric windshield wipers are
on, check your wiring,
Improperly - grounded two-
speed wipers can cause the
trouble.
RANDY'S
SUNOCO
SERVICE
HURON ST., HWY, No. 8vi
CLINTON
et Your Auto to Lost Loilger,