The Citizen, 1986-03-26, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1986.
Coo/ ways to rev up your car for summer
Be ready to spring into warm
weather driving. Take the time
now to check, change and chart
components, fluids and mileage
for better and more economic
driving. Rev up for summer using
this easy -to -follow checklist:
• Tune -Up: Winter weather
hampers an engine's perform-
ance. A spring tune-up makes the
engine run smoother and increases
fuel and overall operating efficien-
cy.
• Radiator: Check radiator and
radiator hoses for leaks and cracks,
replacing them when needed.
Replace radiator cap if rubber
gasket is torn or missing.
• Engine oil: Truly the lifeblood
of your engine. Regularly check oil
for proper level by reading oil
dipstick found near oil fill cap.
Keeping oil level full keeps your
car running more efficiently.
• Oil Change: Changing oil
regularly at 3,500 mile intervals
helps engines run better since 90
per cent of today's driving is
stop -and -go. To adequately lubri-
cate and protect the engine, it is
necessary to change oil at manu-
facturer recommended intervals.
• Filters: Vital to protecting your
car's components from dirt, debris
and other foreign matter, replace
oil filter every oil change, fuel and
transmission filters at least once a
year, and an air filter when light
cannot be seen through it.
• Coolant: If it is rusty, clean the
system and replace with a 50 /50
mixture of water and ethylene
glycol and anti -freeze. Check
coolant level weekly and fill when
necessary.
• Belts: should be inspected
monthly andfit snugly. Replace
worn and frayed fan, alternator
and accessory belts.
• Tires: Underinflated tires wear
faster and must be replaced
frequently, so keep tires inflated to
tire manufacturer's recommended
pressure. Check for worn treads;
they indicate an alignment or
replacement is needed.
• Spots: Check the ground under
car for telltale spots such as oil and
coolant. These are early warning
signals for leaks.
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