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PAGE 2, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1986, WHITBY MRE PRESS, AUTO GUIDE Save driving headaches with winter precautions The saying goes, "~An ounce of pre- vention is worth a pound of cure." As the cold, wet weather of winter takes hold, yoÙr response to the wis- dom of these words can make the difference between how reliable your car will be in meeting the challenges of the season. One of the most important steps in your prevenitive maintenance regimen. wil be to trouble-shoot problems un- der the hood. Follawing the proceed- ing set of tips, you should be able to keep your car running well and on the road instead of in somebady's serv- ice station. Lengthy Warmn-Ups, Unnecessary Many car awners are under the mis- conception that you can hurt the en- gine by starting it .right away. However, this just isn't true. The engine only needs a few se- conds ta steady and ta circulate fiuids such as the ail., As long as yau are easy on the gas pedal during the first few minutes ai driving, the engine should become warmer. much faster than through idling. Yau will alsa rsave yourself a significant amount ai gas in the process. Check OUl Regularly As the trend at gas stations maves toward mare self-service, some car owners are neglecting the regular process ai checking their ail. This can be extremely dangeraus ta yaur en- gifle parts, especially during cold weather when they are subject ta greater strain. It would be ideal if yau checked the ail level everytime you visited the gas pump. Most car awners, however, do not fbow this practice. Suffice ta say that the ail should be checked at least once a week. TRUS THE GOOYA EXPERIENCE!1 Î-a ru ma = = Trrust For Tires,9 Are Tops ln Service Too! Goodyear Certified Technicians Computerized Diagnostic Equipment Personal Attention Convenient Location WE'RECOMPUTERIZED. Today's high-tech vehicles require high-tech skills and equipment ta ensure top performance. Now, we have the most advanced equipment, along with trained technicians ta keep your vehicle in excelent con- dition. And a computerized printout analysis means no guesswork as ta what's ta be done ta your car. THE PERSONAL ATTENTION 15 STILI HERE. While the computer is the heart of a matvelously efficient diagnostic machine, the work is still performed by a Goodyear certified technician. FRONTBRK SERVICE I WE 1AItE THE GUESSWORK OUT 0F AUTO SERVICE. When you corne in for a tune.up, a Goodyear certîfied techni- cian begins by hooking your car up foaa computerized enginle anatyzer. With quiet efficiency the computer performo numerous comprehensive tests on your cars engine, pinpointing problemo quickly and accurately. Theres even a computer printout that shows eactty what is needed. We intait new spark ptugs and check charging, sarting and çngine systemo. Pice applies fo most domnestic cars, imports and ight trucks. Nn-etectronic ignition $850 extra. 59!4r 68!!! .78.l il W-%&Ii o I RVleàwF ia9m1NL*ofIa0V l1 TIRE R<DTA-tTIN COMPUTERIZED QIL, LUBE & FILTER WHEEL ALIGNMENT Our computerized equipment - roides a printout that 9 5 indicates smultaneously the correction needed for mnst Cu each wheel, lIght tucks With the alignment service 1Ot toee &Wlsandalle through we adustcamber, caster our ire rotatlonmld oll. ue md fIe and toe-in, plus inspect wvloe Our Um mlallon "lnflatloa suspension and steering ffla chck w1 hlp youf t hs wmote s ystems. Prices apply to ewly wWkdlaguEngln Urvic.tn. Ymost vehicles. Parts and cIdeup te5, ôMof opquaItty additional service extra, f 2 M 4 ruw00,nwFun.en.rd itneeded. wheels eheels For cold weather driving you should be using multi-grade weight oils no lower than lOYW-30. They are designed ta remain thinner and circu- late more easily. Thefrequency with which you change the ail will depend upan how often you drive, but keep in mmnd that you shauld put in a new ail filter after every change. Check Anti-Frýez and Other FIuids One af the best ways ta make sure your engine doesn't -have problemns during the winter is ta keep a close eye on anti-freeze and ather fluid 1ev- els (transmission, brakes, etc). De- pending, upan how low temperatures generally go where yau live, you wifl need a varying level af freeze resistance fram your radiator fluid. A simple hydrameter, which you can purchase for a couple of dollars at most retail chain or auto parts stores, will help you test existing resistance levels and give you a good indication af howmuch. anti-freeze you need ta add. To help make your radiatar and heater more efficient, you should use a quaity cooling system flush, such as "No. 7" One Step Cleaner, which will pravide a simple, non-toxic means ta thoroughlycdean out rust and grease. . At the beginning of the winter you shauld also inspect your pressure cap ta make sure it is in good condition and check ail lines running ta and from the radiator for leaics and rup- tares. These prablems could cause you ta lose anti-freeze during the strains aof winter driving. 'lhke the pressure cap off (while the engine is cold) and then turn the en- gîne over. If more than a quarter-inch of fluid is missing, you should add anti-freeze. 1Repeat the procedure again in a week. If a significant level of fluid is missing, you will probably need ta add a quality "stop-leak" product ta your radiator. Check Electrical System Cold weather anddiampness can sap the strength of the electrical systetn SO it is important ta give this arça af the car a goad inspection at the beginning af the season. Unless yau have a maintenance-free battery, check the water level in your car battery every few weeks. Since battery acid is highly dangerous and volatile, take precautions ta protect your skin and remove any abjects such as cigarettes before taking off the vent caps and adding water. While the battery cables are off, dlean the battery terminais with a piece ai sandpaper. This increases the odds ai getting th&, car started on a really cold day.i Other electrical parts such as bat- tery cables and spark plugs should also receive same close attention. If you are loaking at a tune-up in the fus- tare, now may be the perfect time. Fuel Systemn Affects Engine's Performance Your under-the-hood maintenance regimen should include consideration of the car's fuel system. Winter is traditianally the hardest driving timne ai the year for yaur car. Factors such as a dirty carburetor and depasits on valves can impede the engine's abili- ty ta perfarm. Regular use ai a gasa- line additive, such as "No. 7" Gas Booster, will help keep these areas fram becoming a problem during winter driving. ..L" "': 1 a pu ra, "Im