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CAR CARE QUIZ The Barrie Examiner Thursday October 28 l9767A Power steering system Pass thls test not hard to maintain and save cash Heres quiz where there could be cash payoff if you know the right answers Sorry no one is offering prizes for the top scores But by knowing and following some of the maintenance and driving practices contained below you could reap sizeable savings in gasoline bills Worn spark plugs waste an average of how much gasoline compared to newly installed plugs Over six percent Nearly two percent Theres little difference An engine in need of tuneup wastes this much more fuel than newly tuned engine on average Less than gallon per tankful Between one and two gallons per tankful Between five and six gallons per tankful For best fuel mileage be sure your tires arent Overinflated Underinflated White sidewalls The following is notorious fuel waster Worn windshield wipers Frayed battery cables Clogged air cleaner Brakes can have an adverse effect on fuel economy if They are disc brakes They are not properly adjusted They are drum and shoe types You should use premium fuels only if Your car is over three years old You have an eightcylinder engine Engine does not perform properly with out it Unleaded fuel is necessary If Your car is equipped with catalytic converter You use fourbarrel carburetor Your engine has tendency to overheat The following is wasteful of fuel Driving too slowly Driving too fast Driving with the windows closed According to AAA iackrahhlt starts can waste 10 percent of your fuel 25 percent of your fuel Up to 44 percent of your fuel 10 To save fuel when you are waltlng at rall road crossing for several minutes Keep transmission in neutral Put en ine in reverse but foot on brake Shutof engine 01 53 59 1V 539 53 ft 58 SUIMSNV lelD AIIENTION VOLKSWAGEN OWNERS If youre Driving Volkswagen and youre con cerned about service worry no longer At Ruff Motors we service all Volkswagens Porsches and Audis We will do your warranty work and put you in cour tesy car We will also make sure your car is done correctly the first time when you come back to pick it up AND NOW You Can Save during our clear out W76 Vokswogens Were mOVing them out at low low prices Or take look at the new 775 now in stock 28 Coldwater Rd Orillia RUFF MOTORS 3256107 power steering system is considerably more complex than nonpower system But most power steering main tenance can be accomplished by the motorist or his service mechanic and special tools usually are not required The heart of power steering system is hydraulic pump Neglected car bodies high on safety list neglected car body rates high among automotive safety factors according to report Just released by Car Care Coun cil of Canada The information is based on survey of inspec tion records from Windsor On tario where Provincial ins tors examined cars fin ing 364 with lighting discrepancies 216 had headlights improperly aimed 357 cars had body conditions which were cause for rejection 243 were found with braking deficeiencies and 211 with pro blems in steering and suspen sron Reasons for rejecting cars for body deterioration included such conditions as gaping holes in floor pans one opening was large enough for child to fall through rusted and improper Mm UARDIAN MAINTINANCI ly secured doors bumpers and other parts and damaged glass Inspectors concern about body integrity is significant according to Car Care Council For years motorists have been aware of the safety hazards of driving with improper lighting or brakes and steering that are not up to standard But neglected body presents threat to life and limb because this is the protective shell in which were encased Properly maintained the cars body and frame can main lain the strength necessary to provide such protection in the event of an accident This maintenance includes repair and painting of sheet metal damage and preventive mea sures to protect against rust 5341 FIR we WIVIZR Top quality workmanship materials from Paul Sadlon Motors Our experts completely check your car for winter road worthiness WE USE GENUINE GENERAL MOTORS PARTS and dont forget Poul Sadlon Motors BODY SHOP PAUl SADLON BIRRIE 233 BRADFORD ST 726181 that supplies the pressure to the wheels when you turn the steer ing wheel Power steering pumps rarely break down as long as you make sure they have the proper amount of power steering fluid to do the Job Periodic checkin of the fluid level is usually that is necessary for regular maintenance Another item to check pe riodically is the belt that con nects the pump to the engine If this belt should break your en tire power steering system will cease to function immediately When checking the fluid level and the drive belts check the hoses that connect the pump to the other components in the system Hoses should be firm and free of cracks Connections should be tight and leakfree Leakage from hoses and con nections in the system is the major cause of fluid loss the main cause of power steering failure How can you tell if your power steering system needs attention Usually the first sign is either an unusual norse squealing chattering or knocking sound or change In the feel of your steering sluggishness jerkiness of tendency to pull to one side and