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weekendermay23ui987 p17 logging not only for lumberjacks logging defined as the act of entering information in a log book is done by pilots fleet operators the military and virtually anyone to whom vehicle performance and dependability are essential maintaining a log book is a good idea for private owners too says car care council which suggests that setting up and maintaining an auto diary is a simple procedure its a matter of keeping a pencil and note pad handy to record anything of importance about the maintenance and operation of the car or truck essentially there are six types of entries gasoline fillups and mileage addition of various fluids such as engine oil coolant power steer ing fluid and at what mileage maintenance services performed what when by whom and how much it cost services performed other than routine maintenance ie body re pairs or paint accessories installed etc insurance andor registration information basic part numbers andor specifications which may not be readi ly found in the owners manual belts hoses headlamps spark plugs filters etc most businessmen know the importance of maintaining good re cords for them and for others there are these additional considera tions keeping a running record of gas purchases vs distance driven will show a decrease in gas mileage warning of a malfunction or need for tuneup a log book will make you aware of abnormal oil or fluid consump tion which could be the tipoff to a leak or other potential problem it also serves as a reminder that the vehicle is overdue for an oil and filter change transmission service or other important mainte nance when its time to sell or trade this kind of documentation can make a substantial difference in the vehicles saleability a used- car buyer likes to know what maintenance has been done and when in case of mechanical trouble especially with an older vehicle it may be useful to report to a mechanic exactly what work has been done if yours is an import car you may want to jot down not only the original numbers for basic parts but also the conversion numbers from among the readily available domestic brands this can be a big time saver when a crisis occurs far from a major source of auto parts acquiring the logging habit can pay big dividends the mustang cobra gt packs a lot of power into a 5litre engine you can test drive this slick con vertible at cotter ford mercury on hwy 48 north of dickson hill mustang gt has power by paula crowell community editor if youre looking for a sporty car with power reminiscent of the muscle cars of the early 70s the ford mustang gt cobra at larry cotters ford and mercury dealership will fit the bill this car has the look of an aerodynamic mod ern machine with an air dam which wraps itself around the bottom of the car and a little spoiler on the trunk it sits a little higher in the back making it look as fast as it drives i tested a convertible but declined to take the top down in chilly weather eight cylinders are packed into a 5litre engine in the gt the power is impressive i cruised at 130 kmh on the highway with no shake or rattle and the speedometer goes to 180 kmh and while it has the power and sleek styling of a sportscar it features the ride of a sedan the car is much heavier than japanese or european counterparts handling on corners was excep tional despite the larger size the only trouble with driving a car like this is that i felt cruel driving it in town a car like that loves the open road and to drive it in traffic is like keeping a greyhound dog in a pen however the admiring glances of other drivers sitting at red lights eased my feelings of guilt enough said about the exterior the interior is comfortable and luxurious leather seats up graded carpeting and a feature i was especially fond of automatic lumbar support for the low er back the instrument cluster is easily visible and simple to operate and north american auto manufacturers have thankfully learned the im portance of a decent sound system the one in the gt i testdrove was an amfm cassette with graphic equalizer trunk space because of the convertible top was minimal although it shouldnt be an issue with this car this is the ultimate toy and has fun written all over it however if youre in the market for a womans car larry cotter has a beautiful grey mercury sable the sable was designed with a woman in mind from the rounded corners on the dash to prevent panty hose snags to the gas pedal which was adjusted to prevent wear on the right shoe heel you can check out both cars at the dealership on hwy 48 north of dickson hill on the right side and while youre there congratulate larry and the boys on two recent awards they earned the 1986 distinguished dealer award and the top territorial delivery record for their sales zone celebrate with sfflimsf 7 m m ipo vtps 27 0 m 1 m s- 6o a co hfe m f flt f ttf iw a 7 fylzl izl jas mm to a a 7 ih s ssr i j m sxqjv m mm mm a t i m s tf see our 87 line up vty b z j b q7 w 0 a 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