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C6 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, July 21,1999 AUTOMOTIVE Rad pointers for keeping cool this sum m er If you can keep your cool when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on their radiators ... (with apologies to Rudyard Kipling). Every year, you see the same sight the steaming radiator, the no less steaming driver, the disabled car and it's so unnecessary. How does your cooling sys­ tem work? Coolant circulates through the engine, picking up engine heat, and back through the radiator, where it cools. It's that simple. The components of the system are: 1. Radiator: A core, or tube, is surrounded by fins of light metal. The more surface area these fins expose to the air, the more heat they can reject. 2. Water Pump: Running off a belt connected to the engine, the water pump forces the coolant to circulate. Keep an eye on the belt to make sure it's not worn or cracked. 3. Hoses: The hose running from the bottom of your radiator takes coolant into the engine block, the hose at the top returns hot coolant to the radiator to be cooled. There are also hoses running to the back of the engine compartment these are for the heater in your car. 4. Thermostat: The thermo­ stat is in the return (top) hose. It closes when cold, to reduce coolant circulation and help your engine warm up as fast as possible. Then it opens to main­ tain a constant engine tempera­ ture by regulating the flow of coolant. 5. Fan: The fan behind the radiator doesn't blow it sucks. It draws air through the radiator to increase the cooling effect at low speeds. At highway speeds, it usually isn't needed as the ram air from driving is ample to keep cool. These fans operate off a thermostat so they are not using engine power all the time. 6. Pressure Cap: Cooling sys­ tems are pressurized to raise the boiling point. This pressure depends on the pressure cap on the radiator (sometimes on the overflow reservoir). 7 Overflow Reservoir: Most cars have a translucent plastic container which contains coolant. This allows you to check the level without opening the radiator. 8. Coolant: We talk about water cooled engines and water pumps, but the coolant of choice is actually a 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol and water. Water alone would cool the engine, but it would also lead to corrosion. The coolant cools the engine effi­ ciently, resists freezing in win­ ter, resists boiling in summer, lubricates the water pump, and inhibits corrosion. If 50% coolant is good, then 70% coolant must be better, right? Maybe. But straight coolant will turn to slush at -22 C it performs better when it's diluted. Check out the table below: Recommended Coolant Concentration,Freezes At:,Boils At: Minimum 50% antifreeze, 50% water,-37 C (-34 F),129 C (265 F) Maximum 70% antifreeze, 30% water,-64 C (- 84 F),135 C (276 F) So how do you avoid being one of those people boiling and seething by the roadside? Car Care Canada has some quick tips for keeping your cool. 1. Keep your coolant level topped up (but not too full), and your coolant at the right concen­ tration. It's easy to check the level by looking at the translu­ cent overflow reservoir. One thing you should never do is open the pressure cap on a hot engine the hot coolant will spray out and could cause severe scalding. 2. Check your hoses once a month for soft spots, cracks, and loose clamps when the engine is cool. Hoses should be firm, not spongy. Check for cracks by running your fingers lightly along the hose and feeling for snags. 3. If you replace a clamp or a hose, tighten the clamp a few weeks afterwards it will ease a little at first with the engine vibration. 4. When you wash your car, take a moment to wash bugs and leaves off the radiator. Be care­ ful not to crush or bend the light metal fins. 5. Flush your cooling system and replace the coolant at least every two years, or as specified in your owner's manual. 6. Use only top quality coolant products that meet the ASTM D-3306 (spark ignition engines) or D-4985 (diesel) standard. Be cautious about all purpose or long life products your engine is too expensive to take risks for the sake of a few dollars. WAL-MART • Passenger all-season s te e l-b e lte d radial tires > W h itew all sidew all styling • Available in 75 and 80 series (depending on size). Starting from A *155/80*151WM l_ 4 95.,. EVftY DAY | >ww. _ (or 23.97 Each) '88 High Performance Super C/T Sport Radial Tires ■ Aggressive tre a d design fo r all-seasons ■ "S' speed rated up to 180 km/h ■ Available in 5 0 ,6 5 o r 70 series (depending on size). Starting from A *173/70*13 Tracker Light-Truck Radial Tires • Namebrand all-position, all-season for highway driving • Good highway traction and handling for a smooth tide • Hard-woridng long, wen-wear tread • 2-ply radial polyester with 2 sturdy steel belts. Starting from A *235/75*15 A *205/75*15(975151 £ v 3 9 5 88 ^ V 2 6 3 (or 99.97 Each) Trail Mark Radial APR Light Truck and RV Tires • A ll-position , all-season • A ll-te rra in , aggressive tre a d design ex ce llen t fo r a ll-w e a th e r tra c tio n on o r o ff road • S porty w h ite o r black le t te r sidewalls. Starting from *205/75*15(975 ISLOWl H!88 _ _rs«toM EVERY DAY (or 65.97 Each) See Automotive Department for more sizes and prices. EVERY TIRE PURCHASED .AT WAL-MART INCLUDES: • installation • New tire valve • Flat repair • Road hazard warranty > Rotation every 10,000 km • Nationwide warranty > Available in stores with Automotive Centres only. U M m m * L"ASSLeritee PLA„ BETTER EVER YD A Y L O W PRICES 234 HAYS BLVD., TRAFALGAR & HWY. 5, OAKVILLE gm I I ONLY AT YOUR ONTARIO PONTIAOBUICK*GMC DEALERS. C A N A D A - W I D E C L E A R A N C E S m a r tL ease PURCHASE PRICE C O O Q Y ir $ 2 4 , 1 7 8U E X C L U D E S F R E IG H T $940 PER MONTH/36 MONTHS/ $1,940 DOWN PAYMENT AND $940 FR EIG H T REQUIRED NO SECURITY DEPOSIT 1.9 PURCHASE FINANCING UP T O 48 MONTHS* Vc 1999 S IE R R A R E G U LA R CAB Down Payment Lease Payment Total Due On S ig n in g ' $0 $357/month $1,491.55 $1,940 $298/month $3,654.70 $3,745 $243 /month $5,667.20 f t Total due on signing Includes down payment, freight. 1st month's payment plus taxes. 1999 GMC Sierra Regular Cab AJAC " Best New Pickup Truck." Vortec 4800 V8 255 HP engine • Automatic transmission with overdrive and tow/haul mode • Air conditioning with interior air filtration system • 4-wheel disc & 4-wheel anti-lock braking system • Full instrumenta­ tion including tachometer, engine hourmeter and driver message centre • Chrome wheels, grille and bumpers • AM/FM stereo cassette • Tilt-Wheel™ • Automatic headlights • 40/20/40 split bench seat • PASS- Lock® II theft-deterrent system • Front tow hooks SmartL ease $188 PER MONTH/36 MONTHS/ $1,590 DOWN PAYMENT, $680 FREIGHT AND $300 SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED W IT H O R PURCHASE PRICE $15,9981 EXCLUDES FREIGHT $680 1 .9 PURCHASE FINANCING UP TO 48 MONTHS* 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe A fun-to-drive coupe that delivers on acceleration, at a price that won't slow you down. Included in this sporty package are: 2.2 litre 115 HP engine • 5-speed manual transmission • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system • PASSLock* theft-deterrent system • Next Generation driver and front passen­ ger air bags • Folding rear seatback • Rear spoiler • Tinted glass 1 999 S U N F IR E C O U P E Down Payment Lease Payment Total Due On S ig n in g " $0 $233/month $1,436.19 $1,590 $188/month $3,212.48 $ 3,0 00 $14 7/month $ 4,787.68 * payment plus taxes. Y PONTIAC SmartL ease $338 PER M O NTH/36 M O NTHS/ $3,100 DOWN PAYMENT, $755 FREIGHT AND $400 SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED OR PURCHASE PRICE $34,498* EXCLUDES FREIGHT $755 Vo WITH 1 .9 PURCHASE FINANCING UP TO 48 MONTHS* 1999 G M C Jim m y 4 -D o o r 4W D Go w h ere you need to go, w ith all the co m fo rt you w ant. Vortec 4300 V6 190 HP engine • Automatic transmission • Next Generation driver and front passenger air bags • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system • Power door locks/windows/mirrors • Tilt-Wheel™ • AM/FM stereo cassette • Air conditioning • Locking differential • Premium ride suspension • Remote keyless entry system • Rear liftgate with liftglass 1999 JIMMY 4-DOOR Down Payment Lease Payment Total Due On Signing" SO $428/month $2,320.45 S3,100 $338/month $5,681.95 $5,000 $282/month $7,727.55 t t Total dua on signing Includes down payment, freight, security deposit. 1st month's payment plus taxes. SmartL ease W IT H PER MONTH/36 MONTHS/ $2,960 DOWN PAYMENT, $835 FREIGHT AND $350 SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED O R PURCHASE PRICE $24,298* EXCLUDES FREIGHT $835 PURCHASE FINANCING UP TO 48 MONTHS* 1999 Buick Century Surround yourself with a surprising touch of luxury. This Buick is equipped with: 3.1 litre V6 160 HP engine • 4-speed automatic transmis­ sion • Next Generation driver and front passenger air bags • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system • 4-wheel independent suspension • Enhanced Traction System • 6-passenger seating • Child- security rear door locks * Remote keyless entry with Panic feature • PASS-Key® II theft-deterrent system • Air conditioning/filtration system • Cruise control • Tilt-Wheel™ • AM/FM stereo cassette • Power door locks, windows and mirrors 1999 B U IC K C E N T U R Y Down Payment Lease Payment Total Due On S ig n in g " $379/month $1,932.35 $288/month $5,131.70 $226/month $7,356.40 f t Total due on signing Includes down payment, freight, security deposit. 1st month's payment plus taxes. SmartLease $238 PER M O NTH/36 MONTHS/ $3,000 DOWN PAYMENT, $895 FREIGHT AND $300 SECURITY DEPOSIT REQUIRED OR PURCHASE PRICE $24,178* WITH 1 .9 % LE A S E R ATE UP T O 36 M O N TH S O R P U R C H A S E FIN AN CING U P T O 48 MONTHS* EXCLUDES FREIGHT $895 Y PONTIAC 1999 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT Down Payment Lease Payment Total Due On Signingn $0 $324/month $1,776.85 $3,000 $238/month $5,052.95 $5,000 SI 81/month $7,287.40 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport Designed fo r fam ily adventure. 3.4 litre V6 185 HP engine • 4-speed automatic transmission • Next Generation driver and front passenger air bags • Seat-mounted side air bags • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system • Air conditioning • AM/FM stereo • Heated power mirrors • Programmable power door locks FIVE STAR SAFETY RATING Pontiac Tkans Sport has been awarded five stars (top safety rating) for both driver and rear-seat passenger in side-impact testing.** Side-impact air bags are standard on Pontiac TVans Sport AUTO INSURANCE DISCOUNTS FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, AIR BAGS AND ANTI-THEFT DEVICES FROM MOTORS INSURANCE CORPORATION - THE INSURANCE PEOPLE FROM GENERAL MOTORS. Visit your Pontiac*Buick*GMC Dealer and call MIC for a fast, no obligation auto insurance quote/ We'd like you to know more: Come visit us at your local dealer, on our website at www.gmcanada.com or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE. 'Offers based on a Sierra Reg. Cab Ft7Z/Sunfire Coupe R7Z/Century R7Z/Jimmy 4-door R7Z/Trans Sport R7Z. Annual cost of borrowing 6.4%/1.9%/6.9%/3.4%/1.9% per annum. Annual kilometre limit 20,000 km, $0.12 per excess kilometre. Other lease options available. ' -(Freight (as indicated), licence, insurance, P.P.S.A., administration fees, and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. (Financing on approved GMAC credit only. Example: $10,000 at 1.9% APR, the monthly payment is $216.52 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $392.96. Total obligation is $10,392.96. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. ' ((Offers apply to select 1999 new or demon­ strator models, and to qualified retail customers in Ontario only (excluding Northwestern Ontario). Limited time offers which may not be combined with other otters. Dealer order or trade may , _ be necessary. See your dealer(s) for conditions and details. ((Licence, insurance, P.P.S.A. and admin, fees extra. "Testing conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ^Your GM Dealer is not licensed as an insurance agent or broker, and is not acting as an agent or broker or in any other capacity on behalf of Motors Insurance Corporation. Available to res­ idents of Ontario only. S t u Tire buying tips □Do you like your current tires? Do you like the way your tires make your car feel and sound? Or how they make your car look? What would you like to change? Make a list of the things you like and dislike about your current tires. This will help guide your dealer to the tire that best meets your needs. □ What do you want from your tires when you are driving? Do you want a soft, com­ fortable ride or do you want a tire that has been built to harness your sports car's capabilities? You may want both, but this is dif­ ficult to achieve. A tire that is designed for ride and com­ fort will not handle as crisply as a per­ formance tire, and a performance tire will not ride as comfortably as a tire designed for comfort. □ What weath­ er conditions do you normally drive in year around? Are the roads mostly dry (sum­ mer tires), or are they usually wet (all-season tires)? Do you ever drive in snow? If so, is it deep (snow tires) or just light snow (all-season tires)? □ At what speeds do you nor­ mally travel? If you travel at higher speeds, or own a sports car, you may need a speed-relat­ ed tire. However, if you always drive at moderate speeds, you probably do not need to go to the expense of buy­ ing a speed-related tire. On the other hand, if your car came form the fac­ tory with speed­ rated tires, it may be in your best interest to replace them with the same speed rating. This will give your car the same handling characteristics to which you're accustomed. * > http://www.gmcanada.com AUTOMOTIVE 4 95.,. .AT WAL-MART INCLUDES: 234 HAYS BLVD., TRAFALGAR & HWY. 5, OAKVILLE CANADA-WIDE CLEARANCE COOQYir $24,178 1.9 $188 WITH OR 1999 Pontiac Sunfire Coupe Y PONTIAC $338 $34,498* 1.9 1999 GMC Jimmy 4-Door 4WD OR $24,298* 1999 Buick Century $238 $24,178* 1.9 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport AUTO INSURANCE DISCOUNTS St