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mb4 wednesday february 8 1984 car care check car yourself success 10 flfcks st general motors of canada ltd said sales of its front wheel drive compact and intermediate models more than doubled from january 1983 conlin motors general motors dealer in markham is happy to report that the company is sharing in the phenomenal growth of general motors vehicles our sales to new customers as well as to our long time customers and leasing are well above expectations said arch evans sales manager we maintain a cost efficient business and pass the savings on to the customers we compete favorably in price with anyone in the business and offer top tradein value our repeat business proves that our service to customers over the years has been excellent we have been awarded the general motors triple crown of excellence i am proud of our sales staff parts and service departments and all those other people in this company who makes our success possible i would like to welcome all the newcomers to the markham area to drop in and visit with us we sell at low prices give excellent service and provide some old fashioned congeniality as well happy motoring from the people pleasers how long has it been since you took a really good look around your car if you have to pause to remember when you last checked your tires oil coolant battery or other components you may have put it off too long according to car care council the ad vent of selfservice gas outlets has placed an added burden of responsibility on the car owner even most miniserve sta tions personnel do not check under the hood so the repair industry reports a mounting concern about maintenance neg lect car care council olfers the following list of car checks that should be made periodi cally by the owner if not by the service dealer fluids check engine oil transmission oil power steering fluid and coolant add as needed caution never remove the radiator pressure cap when the engine is hot battery check for corrosion on ter minals a common cause of starting trou ble check electrolyte level and add water as needed another caution when working near a battery be sure there is no open flame do not smoke batteries emit explo sive hydrogen gas while the hood is up take a look at your drive belts and hoses frayed or worn belts should be replaced as should soft brittle or bulging hoses when refueling take a look at your windshield wipers the rubber will become brittle with weath ering and age and may be worn to a point where wipers smear or streak the glass hows your supply of washer fluid tires invest in a good tire gauge and use it frequently if you havent checked tire pressure since summer youre likely to find them underinflated says car care council even a couple of pounds of under- inflation can cut tire life by about 10 per cent four pounds of underinflation can cost up to three per cent in fuel economy take a look at the service sticker on your door jamb time for a lube job oil and filter change one good reason for getting the car on the service station lift is so you or your serviceman can check underneath for leaks leaking exhaust system parts leak ing shock absorbers leaking engine or transmission seals and this gives you an opportunity for another closer look at your tires finally as part of your periodic inspec tion program make a walkaround check of all your lights including turn signals if you have no one with you to help check brake lights you can do it yourself when another car is behind you at an intersec tion just tap your brake pedal and look for the reflection of your brake lights in his headlights self service fillups are great time and money savers says car care council so long as you do the whole job yourself fill tank with care thb pboplb plsassrs chevrolet oldsmobile w authorized oealer sales service leasing hwy no 7 w markham 2941440 conun i cwvouo 7bf mm iqr the selfservice station has become the common way to purchase gasoline for our cars most motorists feel the slight incon venience in filling it up ourselves is worth the savings at the pump doing it ourselves means that we must also accept the responsibility of doing it right the rules of handling fuel are basic and apply to all your refueling situations be it refueling the lawn mower at home or the frequent refueling of vehicles at the loc al selfservice gas station whenever refueling make sure that the engine is not running and the ignition is turned off an engine at idle not only wastes gas but also could be a source of ignition to any fuel spill or leak dont smoke a burn ing cigarette is a fire hazard of explosive potential when handling gasoline this in cludes incar passengers as well fuel spills can occur at any time and the pump area is always likely to be high in gas fumes from previous spills when filling always ensure that the fill ing nozzle is properly inserted into the tank filler pipe avoid overfilling to prevent un necessary wasteful and hazardous spil lage stay clear of the filler area as a sud den splash of gasoline when the tank fills may occur soaking clothing or even worse causing a painful eye injury use only containers specifically manu factured and approved for use as gasoline containers the use of other types is illegal and a serious fire hazard around the pumps be aware of the many hoses which can sometimes tangle and make walking very difficult fuel spills make for slippery surfaces and hazardous walking as a final caution for refueling at a self- serve station use only the gasoline type required by your car other types may be cheaper or more readily available but can cause damage to your cars emission con trol systems and ultimately a large repair bill while at the selfserve station take the time to check the oil tire pressure and to clean the windshield and other glass sur faces including the headlights supplies are available if you need them make it a routine at every fillup its a good habit to get into spending a few minutes on simple maintenance can pay off in better gas mileage and lower overall servicing costs after all saving money is what selfservice is all about the few minutes spent in caring for your car will earn you considerable savings over a period of time most important of all though is that this care will result in a longer life for your car and a much safer more reliable one in which to drive lets remember that ensuring our own safety can be our most valuable invest ment markham- unionville auto dealers theres an auto show right here in markham 365 days of the year markham boasts some of the finest car dealers in canada all within close proximity all with an enviable reputation and personnel domestic and imports give any discriminating car buyer a chance to see and test drive the car of his choice close to place of residence or work so when it comes to buying a new or used car or truck and leasing remember that youll likely do better right here because we have it all right here in markham domestic or imported cars at the right prices local service counts too what better place to have your car serviced close to where you work or live so be sure to check before you buy new or used we have it all right here s x 111 m izoa t- u ui tc m z eljll1jj vmarkville bdl i i hwy 7 1 i x z u q a cchiada j deed t toyota 3 sj 3 o ui z x ui era e i x lls motors tw mont rtlamw salesservlceleasing chevroletoldsm0bilechevr0let trucks 2 wellington st vy highway 7 mutiumontl3p1b9 2941444 jfl greenbelt kovac motors salesservkepartsleasing dieselsconvertiblesvanagon jettarabbitscampm0b11e unionville 4772421 motor sales limited 220 wellington w hwy7justeast0fmcc0wan markham 2941210 markville toyota ceuca c0r0lwsupra cressidatercl camrwbucks 222 wellington w 2948100 mcarthurs sales 4741350 hwy7kenne0y services parts 2945400 20 heritage rd longaaans markham dodge w chrysler 4711500 highway 7 just east of mtcowan rd markville 4773337 sales service hwy 7 just east of kennedy north markham eddejein hwy no 7 at kennedy rd markham 4772455 unionville motors 19731 ltd pontlacbuiacgmc trucks 4771666 4630hwy7e unowiue atttn0y8yfs clean glass winter driving is not a sport for the olympics but a good winter motorist must know the fundamentals of how to drive in inclement weather one good idea is making sure the inside and out side of the car windows are kept clean at all times upkeep saves owners money good car care can save you money and aggravation and now theres proof that proof lies under the hoods of two identical cars whose only difference is one had been maintained faithfully for four years while the other had been sadly neg lected fram corp a major auto parts manu facturer searched for and found these two vehicles 1977 datsun flos with approx imately 80000 miles on them to prove a point that preventive car maintenance pays off in dollars and cents after testing both vehicles fram deter mined that the owner of the maintained car came out at least 748 ahead of the other owner through savings in fuel and repair costs but more important the maintained cars resale value is 550 higher than that of the neglected car the tests fram put both of these cars through a 2000mile road test consisting of city and highway driving dm engineering an inde pendent automotive engineering and test ing facility in connecticut also conducted general inspections and dynamometer tests which simulate actual driving con ditions overall performance fuel and oil consumption and emissions were re corded the results overall the maintained car out performed the neglected one gas mileage the maintained car averaged five 5 miles per gallon more than the neglected auto ibdv oil consumption the maintained car consumed only qt of oil while the neglected auto burned 5 qts over trie 2000mile road test emissions the maintained cars ex haust emissions were at acceptable levels but the neglected cars emissions were ex tremely dirty and polluting a sign of worn engine parts repairs the maintained auto could have gone an estimated 3000040000 more miles without major repairs the neg lected car however needed 8001000 in repairs to continue operation primarily for an engineoverhaul maintenance payoff fram obtained the shop records on both cars which listed the tdtal maintenance and repair expenses the fouryear fuel costs were estimated using the mpg rat ings from the dynamometer tests the cars 20000 miles of annual driving and a four- year average fuel price of 1 per gallon the neglected car owner spent 971 on maintenance during the four years mainly for brake and body work the maintained car owner spent 1583 or 612 more however the neglected car needed at least 800 in repairs and its owner spent 560 more on fuel over the four years be cause it averaged five miles per gallon less than the maintained car consequently the neglected car owner would have spent 748 more additionally the maintained cars re sale value was 2750 while the neglected autos was 2200 550 less if it could be sold in its poor condition add that to the 748 savings in fuel and repair costs and the maintained car owner comes out 1298 ahead it pays how could two cars that started out the same turn out so different the main tained car received the care appropriate for ils driving style oil and filters were changed and tuneups performed reg ularly tips to prevent your car from going the cost ly way here arc some tips fluids check monthly and replenish where necessary the 10 fluids in your car such as motor oil radiator coolant bat tery brake and automatic transmission fluids filters check and replace when clogged owners manuals list the proper filter change intervals jiik rentawrcclt we rent 1977 to 1982 weil maintained automobiles 4711040 mx comer ft hy 7 a umbml