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WHITBY FREF PRESS, AUTO GUIDE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1986, PAGE 5 Avoid a heater that won't work There is perhaps no greater incon- venience of winter driving than a heat- er that won't work. Most passenger compartmient heat- ers use the coolant to warm the incomn- ing fresh air. In addition to providing driver and passenger comfort, the warm air directed to the inside of the windshield generally prevents fogging or icing which obscures vision. Troubiesbooting shouild begin with the coodant level in the radiator (it should be visible just below the filler neck) and mixture (50 percent each of water and antifreeze is recommended). A low level will reduce or cancel the flow of coolant to the heater, thereby reducing or preventing any heat output. «The radiator pressure cap helps to maise and control the temrperature of the coolant in the systemn. It should be re- placed if the seat or gasket is damnaged, or if the spring is broken. The thermostat acts as a heat sensi- tive valve which regulates the flow of coolant to the radiator. When the ther- mostat tàils or malfunctions, the en- gine will either overheat or it will take longer to get any heat because the en- gifle will take longer to reach proper operating temperature. It is a good practice to replace a thermostat that is in doubt, advises Gates. Flexible hoses' convey the liquid coolant between the radiator and the engine., They should be inspected for softness, cracks and cuts. In normal sérvice, they are affècted by air, heat, chemiàcals, oil and constant vibration. These conditions could either harden or crack hoses, wbich destroys flexi- bility and causes leakage; or soften and Winter Survival Kit Create a winter survival kit and kccp it in the car. This is cspecially impor- tant if you live in or are traveling through the northern climates. Thc kit should include: 1. Battery booster cables. 2. Blankets,. sleeping bags or something to kccp you warm. 3. Matches and candles. 4. Two 3-pound coffee cans; one for sanitary purposes and the other to hold candles which could bc burned for heat. 5. Pttper towels. 6. First aid kit with pocl - et knife. 7. Flashlight with extra bat- teries. 8. Small sack of sand. 9. Tite' chains. 10. Shovel Il. Food supp!y (high calorie, non-perishable food such as canned nuts, dried fruit, candy, etc.) 12. Tools 13. Windshield scraper 14. Transistor radio, with extra battery 15. Hand held citizens band (CB) radio. Gà.N. AUTO SERVICES 3!7 Hopkins St., Whltby 666-2885 0113 By Gord Nleuwendyk FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT Elý Watt Inepect whoees, correct air pressure. adjust camber, castor and tos In ta proper lilgnment opciictions. Int spect suspension and steering systèe. Parts extra If t requIred. $2 4 39 MOST CARS L LI NDERSPRAYUINDERBODY WITH OIL $25.oo TUNEUF 4 Cydl. $25.-006f;Cy. 52S-00 1 swell'the hoses, which produces lin- ing fiilure and hose rupture. Two other important hoses'run par- allel fnom the engine to the heater, nor- mally found under the dashboard. These, too, should be checked for swelling and cracks, and abrasion to the hose cover where the hoses come in contact with the engine block. The water pump/fan drive might be called the heart of the cooling system. Coolant circulates throughout the en- Stop at Midas Muffler and Brake Shops and we'll perform a free, no obligation brake system inspection. If your car needs repairs, you'Il get a professional brake job f rom a Midas Brake Speciallst. He's specially tralned on brakes, so you know when they're fixed, they're f ixed right. HERES WHAT WEILL DO.* Inspeot yourvehlcle's brake system at no charge. REAR DRUM e resurface your brake drums e instail premium quality bra shoes gine, by means of the water pump, which is driven by a V-belt. Loose or %mn belts could mean fàil- ure of the drive. Check the condition of the drive belts by tumning them over, Gates suggests. Replace any that are cracked, frayed, brittle, wet with oiù, or highly polished on the sides tliat contact the pulleys. Regardless of the visual condition, beits which are more than four years old should be replaced, according to Gates. FRONT DISC a resurface your brake rotors e instail premium quality disc *pads a dean antd repack front wheel bearlngs Midas diso brake pads and brake shoes are guaranteed for as long as you own you r car.* *The cost of additionai companents and labour required to restare braite system to ils proper operatian 15 flot included. These troubleshooting procedures could solve the problem of a malfunc- tioning heating system. Other trouble areas such as a'clogged or leaking heater core, faulty electrical connec- tions and fuses, a broken blower mo- tor or a non-operating heater control valve, should be checked by an ex- perienced mechanic. At the very least, this exercise will prepare your cooling system for the hard winter months aliead. "~Service charge of $995 per axIe. Guarantee daes flot cover the costalf additional braite system campanents and labour required ta restare the braite sys- tem ta lis praper aperation. Il yau do flot autharize this service, yau wiii receive non-installed, nan-guaranleed replace. ment braite shoes or disc braite pads. TOP GUNS 1650 Kingston Road, Pickering 686-3707 1220 Dundas St. East, Whitby 668-1065 227 Si mcoe St. South, Oshawa 576-8111 (OU ALWAYS GET THE ike is