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1 a _ THE SCENIC WONDERS of a continent, once only available to the wealthy and the adventurous, can he enjoyed by virtually any family with a car. A sure investment in an exciting, trouble-free vacation this spring and summer is a car that is kept in optimum condition. Good maintenance will help keep the gasoline bill as low as possible as well as avoiding unexpected trouble that takes the fun out of trips. Make sure windshield wipers are in shape for use in bad weather As with so many other vital components on your car, your windshield wip- ers are most likely to fail just')when you need them the most -- like during the next storm. In the, summer, heat, smog, and even your serv- ice station attendant's windshield washer spray are. working together to reduce the efficiency of your wiper system, It's no wonder, after sitting quiet- vorr windshield and Another Car Care Quiz... deteriorating day-in and day-out, that fhey often fail to do their job. However you choose to check your wipers, you should check them on both the fast and slow speeds. If any trouble symptoms are present, you should replace as much of your wiper system as is neces- sary to eliminate the prob- lem, In many cases, all that is needed are new squeegees (the rubber parts that contact the windshield) . Check when raining The best time to check your windshield wiper sys- tem is during a rainstorm. Or you can check it the next time you go through a car wash. You can also perform a good check while someone sprays your windshield with a garden hose. Replace both blades When you do replace all or part of your wiper "blades, make sure you re- place both sides at the same time. If one wiper is Whatyoushouldknow about cooling system The higher cost of anti-freeze is giving motorists cause for more than a casual thought to the care of their cars' cooling systems. To help answer a few common questions 'and some not so common) about this vital system of the car, Automotive Cooling System Institute asks a few. shot, it's a good bet the other one is about to go, too. Safe vision during hazardous road conditions is too important to risk for a few dollars. Here are five visible or audible indicators that Little things, particular- ly in terms of car main- tenance, can mean a lot in terms of fuel savings. To prove the, validity of the above statement, Shell Oil Company embarked on tests of procedures that could save the average car owner nearly three months worth of gasoline annually. How much care How much proper car care and prudent driving habits can save in fuel was the answer Shell sought in its tests. Here's what Shell engineers did and what they found: A typical company car was taken and put into shape where gasoline waste was probable. The engine was placed slightly out of tune with ignition timing retarded and car- buretor idle set too fast and rich. Radial tires on the car were replaced by ordinary tires and air pressure was lowered from the proper 24 pounds to 19, Wheel alignment was altered and the wrong weight of motor oil was installed. Group of drivers A group of 23 drivers was employed to drive the cars so altered and the group averaged 13.6 miles per gallon. Once the cars were put back into proper shape, the test was-con- ducted again. This time, mileage averaged 15.6 m.p.g..-- a two mile per gallon improvement. Driving habits Drivers involyed in the test were given specific tips on how to maneuver their cars for best fuel mileage, as follows: eure dhe Accelerate gently with- out actually creeping away from the stop. se # Anticipate stops and take your foot off the gas pedal, coasting to the in- tersection. "+ * Keep your speed mod- crate. The most econom- ical speed is 35 miles per hour. Never exceed 55 miles per hour. Ca at Get into high gear as quickly as possible for the most economical perform- ance. Even with automatic Correct answers to Car "Cool" test Correct answer is FALSE in every case, Here's why. *oneoe 1) The radiator cap seals the radiator to build up and maintain pressure in the system. Pressure caps weaken with age - and should- be--checked seasonally. + *# om j 2) Never put oil on a drive belt. While belt dressing or special lubri- cant designed for this pur- pose often will serve as a temporary cure for a squeaking belt, the noise usually is due to a glazed surface on the belt con- tacting the pulley. If the belt makes a clicking sound, look for a crack. Play it safe and replace noisy belts. oe * 3) Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100° Celsius). Antifreeze in a pressurized system, how- ever, will not boil below 276 degrees F. if it is of the correct proportion. ve he 4) There are ten fluids in most cars. You'll find them in the engine crank- case, transmission, rear axle, brake system, power steering system, cooling system, battery, wind- shield washer reservoir, air conditioner and (last but far from least) the gas tank. 2 * *# 8 5) False again! Don't wait until a hose starts leaking to replace it. , After about three years.of average driving hoses gen- erally have deteriorated to a point where they soon could be spewing expensive anti-freeze all over the highway. Preventive re- placement in time is the answer. * * * 6) Neither too cool nor too hot an engine is effi- cient. But without a tem- perature gauge on the instrument panel it's diffi- cult to determine whether or not your engine is run- ning too cool. If your car is losing power or burning more gas than it used to, it may be due at least in part to a faulty thermo- stat that fails to keep the system up to temperature. Another clue: a heater that's not putting out as it should. "«e * 7) Don't believe it. Anti- freeze is a composition of many chemicals, some of which deteriorate with age and_use. Anti-freeze-cool- ant should be replaced seasonally as part of com- plete system maintenance. _ transmission, one can get tho feel of shifting. evans Shell reports that the combination of good car condition and careful driv- John Deere Snow Blowers Two power models to handle any snow- clearing chore A John Deere Snow Blower makes snow removal fast and easy. The 7-hp mode! cuts a 26-inch path. The 8-horsepower, a 32-inch path. Both models have five speeds, plus reverse. Anda pressure-activated safety clutch. Two-stage design with 16-inch auger. 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BARRIE (Just north of Georgian Mall) 737-0254 Car's condition can yield fuel savings ing made the average m.p.g. 16.8. That was a 23.5 percent improvement or a savings of nearly three months worth of gasoline. 1. Only purpose of the radi Jiator cap is to keep the anti-freeze from spilling out. (T) (F) 2. When the fan belt tarts chirping or ing it should be greased, (T) (F) 3. The cooling system hoils over at 212 de- grees F. (100° C.) (T) (F) 1. Yowll find up to 6 . different types of fluids in most cars. (T) (F) ator hoses never replacement so long as they show no signs of leakuge. (T) (F) 6. A cool running engine is more efficient than one that runs hot. (T) (F)y 7. You can keep using the sume anti-freeze for yeurs if you add will signal the need for attention to your wind- shield wipers. Clear driv- ing vision is especially im- YAN MAR 240 For Those Tough Jobs On Home Or Farm rust inhibitor every spring and fall. (T) (F) SEE IT AT YOUR DEALER LUDWIG MOTORS ELMVALE BARRIE AUTO SALES Essa Rd. & Gowan St. Barrie © 737-1061 (49 M. P.G.-based on E.P.A. test) ( plus tax, jicence ) P.D.I. 3 Blocks E. of 400 Hwy. HONDA 6, 3159.~ THE ORIGINAL MINI AUSTIN MINI 1977's in stock 1976's Being cleared from $2695." plus lic., tax, freight and DDI SIMCOE SPORTS CAR CENTRE LTD. 94A Tiffin St. Barrie It's time for your WINTER TUNE--UP PENETANG MOTOR SALES ump Main St. Penetanguishene 549-2693 or 7066 Class "A" Mechanic on: duty - Same day service Certain items $4797 si COVERED WAGONS! Matador tion Wagon SH ARCHER MOTORS 167 Bradford Street, Barrie 726-1711 Pacer Wagon Freight and way LY pre-delivery extra. -- : All new 1977 AMC cars all backed by AMC's exclusive Buyer Protection Plan II Hornet $3734 Sportabout LTD. viamc™** "GRAND PRIX LJ 2 DR COUPE HTP. 5.7 Litre V-8 350 engine, Automatic temp control air, Rear window defroster, Tilt steering wheel. Stereo with 3 speakers, Body accent stripes, Laundau Cordova roof top, Power windows'and many other standard features. And Would You Believe 22.8 M.P.G. HWY MILEAGE as per E.P.A. Tests AM-FM ASO. PLUS TAX and LICENCE ALEX CURRIE MOTORS LTD PONTIAC ELMVALE BUICK GMC TRUCKS 322-1292 portant during the bad weather season. Check for the following signs of mal 3. CHATTERING -- a "stuttering" m@tion of the blade accompanied by a ragged outer edge in the wiping pattern functioning Fi 2 + 5. RATTLING -- no vis 6 chattering" noise as the > s 2 1. STREAKING -- arcs blade sweeps across the ee ad oF problem of unwiped moisture with windshield, with some Wher Wier ese if it were very loose 1 be reduced or eliminated by switching to polycar. bonate blades in the wiping area 2. HAZING a thin, hard-to-see-through film covering most or all of the wiping area even after the blade has just been wiped man CO. LTD. areas lett unwiped 4. 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