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Clinton News-Record, 1984-10-31, Page 34FALL CAR CARE GUIDE—Page 4 When things get tough... you can take a bite out of inflation in the Classifieds NG THE CLASSIFIEDS WORK Rill W U! Is'Iust as good' good enough for you? " Some people offering rustproofing as a"sideline to their automotive related business will tell you their rustproofing is "just as good" as Ziebart. They'll tell you their exterior finish glaze is "just as good" as Ziebart and that their interior protection is "just as good" as Ziebart. But if this shield doesn't appear on your car after it has been rustproofed your car is not protected by Ziebart. Before you say yes to a rustproofing that claims to be "just as good" as Ziebart ask yourself if it's good enough for you. If "just as good" isn't good enough Nr you insist on Ziebart. MORE NEW CAR BUYERS ARE CHOOSING ZIEBART TOTAL PROTECTION PACKAGE ZIEBART RUST PROTECTION. ,i ZIEBART PAINT PROTECTION. ZIEBART RUG & SEAT PROTECTION DIVISION OF FESTIVAL CITY RUSTPROOFING R.R. NO. 4 (McKONE'S ROAD). STRATFORD, ONT. 271-2651 What to look for in motor oil by Paul Jacot The prime purpose of an engine oil is to lubricate. Motor oil prevents such moving parts as cylinder walls, piston rings, bear- ings, crankshafts, camshafts, valves, valve guides and followers from rubbing together. Oil helps stop engine corrosion and rusting from condensation or from the acids formed in the combustion chamber. Lubricants keep the engine clean by preven- ting contaminants from depositing on engine parts. Oil also helps cool the engine. Companies like Shell Canada continue to test new oils to meet the demands of con- sumers and the automotive industry. One way a consumer can judge the quality of an oil is to find the American Petroleum Institute's designation on the can. The gasoline engine oils of today are generally of SF quality, the letter S indicates that it is of service station quality. These quality levels represent only minimum performance requirements. For example, two SF quality oils may differ in that one contains better additives than the other, and therefore offers superior perfor- mance. The oil formulation must determine the required performance level. In choosing a motor oil it is important to be aware of viscosity, or the measure of an oil's resistance to flow. Oil is graded for viscosity at a range of temperatures. Multigrade motor oils meet viscosity limits at both temperature extremes. A car owner's manual offers relevant in- formation for the selection of the viscosity grade of the motor oil to be used under dif- ferent temperature ranges. To ensure the best selection of the appropriate oil grade, consult your local service station dealer. Paul Jacot is with the Public Affairs Department of Shell Canada Limited. Cold weather car care tips When the going gets cold this winter, make sure your car keeps going. Get it ready now for better driving efficiency and improved economy. Start with this easy -to - follow check list. • Coolant: be certain it is strong enough for cold temperatures. Drain and flush cool- ing system if coolant appears rusty. Periodically add water to maintain proper coolant and water mix. • Engine oil: Truly the lifeblood of your car. Check for proper oil level by reading oil dip stick found near oil fill cap. Keeping oil level full helps your car run more efficient- ly. A consistently "full" oil Ievel adds to overall engine performance. • Oil change: It should be near oil change time especially at summer's end. Changing oil regularly at every 3,500 miles helps engines run better because 90 percent of driving is of stop -and -go- variety creating higher running temperatures and increased wear on the engine as well as the oil. •. Carburetor and choke: Clean the car- - ,buretor and reset the choke to avoid over - fueling and a loss of fuel economy. A malfunctioning choke will cause difficult start-up in cold weather. • Battery: Maintain proper water levels. Use a wire brush to free terminals of any acidic build up. Carefully tighten cables to terminals. • Transmission and axle fluids: Hardly ever checked. Both are crucial to vehicle life. Check levels and change at manufac- turer recommended intervals. • Grease: Clean wheel bearings of grease and repack with fresh, high quality wheel bearing grease to defend against water and road salt. • Warm up from a cold start: Avoid ex- tended idling at warm up especially in cold weather. Allow 15 seconds then proceed at moderate speed. This will hasten warm up permitting oil to better circulate through engine. Don't gun or race engine! Watch indicator lights, avoid major darnage The next time you get into your car and turn the key to the "ON" position, take a good look at the dashboard indicator lights. Each light can help you avoid major damage to your car if you know what it means when it comes on. Each time you turn on the key, all the in- dicator lamps should light up. Most cars have an: Alternator light, Temperature light, Oil Pressure light, Brake light, and Seat Belt light. Many of the newer cars also have a Check Engine light. If one of the lamps does not light up when the key is turned to the "ON" position, have it checked. • Brake Light. This light comes on whenever the parking brake is applied. It will remind you to take it off. • Brake Warning Light. If the brake warn - ng light comes on and the emergency brake is released, stop the vehicle and check the master cylinder fluid level. If fluid level is low, have the brake system inspected. • Seat Belt Light. This light is a safety reminder to buckle up before you get under- way. • Alternator Light. If the alternator light comes on when you are driving, pull over to the side of the road and check under the hood to see if all the V -belts are in place. If they are, get back into the car, turn off all accessories and drive to the nearest ser- vice station to have the system checked. If a belt is missing, leave your hood up and wait for help. Do not drive the car. • Temperature Light. If the temperature light comes on while you are in heavy traf- fic, try turning off the air conditioning and any other unnecessary accessory. Turn on the heater. This will increase water circula- tion. Anytime you are driving and the temperature light comes on, pull off the road, stop the engine and check under the hood for ruptured or leakinghoses, broken or missing V -belts, or low coolant level in the radiator or cooling recovery system. If a belt is missing or a hose ruptured, wait for help. Do not drive the car. If the radiator is low on coolant, wait until it is cool and refill with water until the system can be checked and filled with coolant. • Oil Pressure Light. If the oil pressure light comes on while you are driving, stop the car immediately and turn off the engine. Check the oil level. If the level is low, refill with oil. If the level is correct, have the vehicle towed to the nearest service station. DO NOT drive the car. • Check Engine Light. If the, Check Engine. light comes on while you are driving, this in- dicates there is a malfunction in the com- puter system. Depending on the vehicle, you might be able to continue driving. It's best, however, to have the system checked as soon aspossible by a competent mechanic.