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There are ways in which motorists can avoid the trouble discomfort and embarrassment of calling for tow truck help geulring any weather suggests the Car Care ouncil in advice ow Precautions to take to avoid nostorts AAA advises motorists to take few simple precautions to assure that cars will start Keep cars in gar age if possible Motorists who do not have garage should park the vehicle with its back to prevailing winds and its hood against building Place blanket over the hood Before starting car make sure headlights ra dio and other electrical accessories are turned OK To start car turn on ignition depress ac celerator once then let it up half way or follow instructions in the own ers manual Dont keep turning than 10 time Never pump the accelerator This will flood the engine starter over for more seconds at Keeping the cor longer If the engine is flooded shut off ignition puin the accelerator all the way to the floor and hold it there one minute This procedure allows ex cess gasoline to drain through the manifold with enough fuel remain innr to provide proper stitrl Keep car welltuned and the battery charged and filled Have cars automatic choke cleaned and adjust ed If automatic choke doesnt cut down when en gine is warmed up gant liue is wasted Inspect the cooling system Hoses radiator pressure cap and thermo stat as well as the anti freeze level should be checked regularly Heres what to watch Youve owned your car Exhaust system almost three years and it F7 Zooliniz system includ lS practically paid for ing radiator hosesea Now you are debating and thermostat whether to trade it in for Bells new one 01 hOld on to it Wiper arms and blades for while longer If you have been main taining your car regularly chances are there is still lots of life left in it How ever if your maintenance has been hit or miss then you should give your ve hicle bumper to bumper and roof to tire tread physical at your favorite service outlet Use the following check list to determine the con dition of your car If you decide to hang on to it make certain these items CARS RUN ON AIR are in good condition to assure yourself of contin ued worryfree safe per formance Check Battery and cable Condition of tires both tread and side walls Transmission linkage Condition of brakes Condition of shock ab In addition make sure these routine maintenance services have been per formed recently Engine tuneup oil change with new filter lights checked and align ed wheels aligned chassis lubricated fresh anti freezo installed Also if there are nlcks and bumps in the car have them repaired JClU Lid DID YOU KNOW THAT EACH GALLON OF GASOLINE vow CAizs ENGlNE USES MU5T BE MlXED WITH qooo GALLONS or AIR FOR IDEAL COMBUSTION AND UNLESS THATAIR 16 HOSPITAL CLEAN YOU Risk EXPENSNE ENGINE DAMAGE If the cor starts to overheat play it cool with pressure cap Unless driver knows what to do when he has an overheating problem he risks serious personal injury and aggravated damage to the engine Even the simple act of removing the pressure cap from boiling radiator requires special technique When the overheating becomes evident stop the car as soon and as safely as possible Then turn off the ignition Wait for the engine to cool down The wait may be several minutes long but it is vital fine mist of water will help cool the radiator but do NOT put stream of cold water on the engine or radiator When removing the radiator cap protect your hands with thick glove or heavy wadding of rags Keep you face as far away as possible from the radiator area If the cap is equipped with lever button or other lt II or horn °woshers gloss They will check steering brokes °battery mirrors heodlights tires windshield wipers exhoust system reur lights turn signals warning flashers side marker lights pressure release device use it to allow excess steam to escape in any case slowly turn the cap coun terclockwise until you feel the seal has been released Then wait until the hissing sound stops before removing the cap completely After the engine cools sufficiently start it again and add water slowly Adding water too quickly to an engine that has not cooled adequately could crack the engine block If you plan long trip its wise to have your cars cooling system checked out in advance This is par ticularly important if you plan to haul trailer or if your car is equipped with air conditioning Car Care Council suggests the following services be performed to ensure trouble free operation If coolant is laden with rust and other contaminants have it replaced Even Our Service Department experts will give your car thorough Pre Vocotion check for ony $498 Pre Vacation Check For Only Give us call at 7261811 for time convenient for you wipers permanenttype antifreeze can lose its effectiveness if it has been in use for year or more and additional water has been added from time to time If the system is to be drained it should be flushed thoroughly to remove scale and rust Raditor and hoses should be checked for leaks under pressure During short drives to the station or shopping center cooling system pressure may not reach its maximum However on long drive such as vacation leaks may occur All hoses including those connected to the heater the engine block and the radiator should be insoected for condition High tem peratures and normal aging will weaken these hoses Check for cracks and sponginess All connections should be tight and leakfree The thermostat should be checked and tested for proper action If its not opening at the proper tem perature overheating could occur Overheated engines can result in expensive repairs The radiator pressure cap should be tested to make sure it holds the correct pressure If it does not your coolant will boil away Have your cars cap tested the next time you are in service shop Drive belts should be closely inspected belt that is frayed cracked or deteriorated from grease is potential trouble and should be replaced Proper temion is important too If belt is too loose overheating may result Check voltage regu lator An undercharged battery will fail and an overcharged battery will buckle its cover and bulge the sides causing leaks Thought of everything How about your car If you are planning to do much driving this sum mer dont forget the cor Have PreVocation check Poul Sudlon BARRIE 233 Bradford St 7261811