Ontario Community Newspapers

Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 24 Oct 1979, Supplement, p. 11

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-Holda Job as Canadian Tire Service Manager Canadian Tire service manager, Jean Luxton prepare s service orders for the mechanies on duty. Jean has held this unorthodox position for e1even years. By Carlene Kirby Jean Luxton, service manager at the local Canadiani Tire Store for the past il years, in the Service Department, said that at first ý ere was littie reaci on to ber 4ýoriodox 'position, and at first men figured 1 didn't know anything but as timie went by they cbanged their minds."1 Once she had gained employment at Canadian' Tire, she was given the choice! of working on cash or in the parts department. Spending a few montbs on parts, she was soon transferred to service. When the manager lef t work as a mecbanic in the depart- ment, she was given this position and has held it since then. After taking orders from customers, the service manager writes up the order and passes it on to one of five, mecbanics working under her. She also provides parts 'to these mechanics or orders the necessary ones that are not available through the store stockroom. Jean said that although she does not- actually do mechanical work, she bas increased her knowledge of automobiles tremendously since taking the position. Dodge Trucks for 1980 Offer Many New Options Dodge 'rrucks for 1980 offer entbusiasts, there are two new new performance, comfort V-8 engine cboices. On most and convenience options, as models Dodge continues to well as engineering refine- off er engines wbicb allow the ments througbout. use of regular grade leaded fuel, or unleaded fuel. Tbere is a new part-time Dodge Trucks for 1980 are four-wbeel-drive system that available witb a new, optional provides greater fuel econo- brigbt-finished bitcb-type rear my, ligter weigbt, and bumper designed to pull reduced driveline noise. For trailers up to 2,000 pounds in recreationai vebicle weight. October 24, 1979 Page il BRAKE SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING CAUSE Pedai Spongy a. Air in brake lines., Ail Brakes Drag a. Minerai oul in system. b. Improper pedal toe board clearance. c. Compensating port in main cylinder restricted. One Brake Drags a-. Loos e or damaged wheel bea rings. b. Weak, broken or unhooked brake retractor spring. c. Brake shoes adjusted too close- to brake drum. Excessive Pedai Travel a. Normal lining wear or improper shoe adjustment. b. Fluid iow in main cylinder. Brake Pedal Applies Brakes but Pedai Graduaily goes to Floor Board a. External leaks. b. Main cylinder leaks past primnary cup. Brakes Uneven a. Grease on linings. b. Tires improperiy inflated. c. Spring center boit sheared and spring shifted on axie. CORRECTION a. Bleed brakes. a. Flush entire brake system and replace ail rubbe r parts and ïefill system. b. Adjust pedal toe board clearance. c. Overhaui main cylinder. a. Adjust or replace wheel bearings. b, Replace retractor spring. c. Correctly adjust brakes. a. Adjust brakes. b. F111 main cylinder- and bleed brakes. a. Check main cylinder, lines and Nwheel cylinder for leaks and make necessary repairs. b. Overhaul main cylinder. a. Clean brake m echanism; replace lining and correct cause of grease getting on lining. b. Inflate tires to correct pressure. c. Replace center boit and tighten "U" boîts securely. *JUST FOR YOUR SERVICE 66 BOND STREET WEST, OSHAWA, ONTARIO Li G 1 A5 ail anuianCALL 579-0700 L .11 Cnd WINT1ýER TIRES Get a grip on winter and s8v0 money, too. Goodyear tires are quality bulit to dig deep and get you through slush, snow and ice. Vour choice of radial, belted and bias-ply snow tires-ail at sale savings. THE ICE RADIAL Heres the tire that gives you traction on ice without studs - and more. The secret is in the special rubber compound that stays 'bendable-even at below f reezing temperatures - to conform to icy road surfaces. 0 BUILT TOUGH . .. with Flexten cord beits (a man-made Aramid fibre) pound for pound stronger than steel. 0 SUPER TRACTION ... unique tread design has hundreds of biting edges for traction on ice as weIl as snow. *b QUIET RIDING .. . with plies of polyester cord in the tire body. SUBURBANITE POLYGLAS The ideal winter match for bias-belted tires. The wide, rugged tread digs deep, bites into snow so you can cope with severe winter driving conditions. * EXTRA PROTECTION... fiberglass beits over a strong, smooth riding - polyester cord body provide an-extra measure of protection against damnage to the tread area. 0 LONG TIRE LIFE... bias-belted construction puts more tread on the road to resist tire squirm. SUBURBANITE XG 78 Goodyear's best non-belted snow tire! The deep moulded tread design is engineered to take on tough driving conditions this winter., *bPOSITVE TRACTJON... broad,' interlocking centre cleats provide the grip to get you through snow covered roads and greasy, slushy highways. 0 NO-THUMP RIDE;.. evOi on the coldest mornings with four plies of polyester cord in the tire body. TIRE AND AUTO SERVICE CENTRES 162 KING ST. EAST OSHAWA - 571-3400 103 DUN DAS ST. EAST WH ITBY - 668-3357

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