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- mp Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, May 7, 1996-- 17 a BRR ----e-- ARR et, ON THE ROAD AGAIN .... "Getting a bouncy ride? Check your suspension If you notice your tire "tread "cupping" (which? can cause a thumping noise) and_the car is handling poorly, possibly giving you a bouncy ride, you may be ready for MacPherson struts, advises the Car Care 'Council of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. The M erson strut is not the itional danee of a Scottish clan; its part of the suspension system found on most of today's smaller cars with front wheel drive. Featuring a more compact design, the strut combines, in a single unit, the shock absorber, the upper control arm of "the suspension and, in some cases, the chassis spring. An' alternative design to the conventional shock ahsorber, the strut generally has a somewhat longer life expectancy. Service or sometimes is diffi replacement, howkver, is a more expensive procedure. This is because the strut itself is a major component of the Suspension system. According to the Car Care Council, the best way to determine whether or not your car's struts or shock absorbers still are serviceable is to have vehicle inspected on a hoist by a professional anic. A visual ex nation of the part, along with a test of their mechanical integrity, will help determine the need for replacement. Because these parts do wear out gradually, it t to realize they may deteriorated. However, when driving or stopping on a 'washboard' surface, ,or when negotiating a tight turn on a rough road, worn shocks or struts soon will become apparent. The situation ave * becomes dangerous when the wheels begin bouncing off the ground and driver loses control of the car. The Car Care Council advises that shock absofers.and struts be replaced in pairs. If the car originally was equipped with the new gas-filled shocks, be sure to replace, them with units of the same type. Ecological issues affect car care costs Beyond keeping up with changing technology, automotive service technicians now face a new challenge: keeping up with the automotive "green" list. Air conditioning service, for example, now demands sophisticated equipment and procedures; drain oil, tires and batteries must be properly disposed of. Depending upon provincial regulations, antifreeze and oil filters are on the list, It's unpopular, if not illegal, to throw"tires or batteries in the trash. Cleaning solvents, antifreeze, even shock absorbers, which contain oil, are among materials to be disposed of properly. It all adds up to a cleaner environment, says Cap: Care Canada of tNe Automotive Industries Association of Canada, but at a cost that must be shared by vehicle owners and the indystry that services them. i on Purchase 46% on24 month; and 6.6% on 48 month. All purchases OAC. 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY ITI oF: 13, [4A W =p No: 1) [AVAL [VES 1996 TACOMA 4X4 [I=] [=o FT =X Bl Ha [VI [e [<1g ace yola»g "Lindsay's Oldest Import Dealer" LITTLE BRITAIN ROAD, LINDSAY 705-324-6771 J CY FORD MERCURY Oil Change FILTER & LUBRICATION . HERE'S WHAT WE DO: @® Supply and install a top quality oil filter @ Install up to 5 litres of 5W30 motor oil ©® Lubricate the chassis PLUS A 10 POINT INSPECTION: * WE SERVICE MOST MAKE * Most im, vehicle filters re. * $2.00 extra for Premium TURBO TESTED Motor Oil & Mobile Homes extra. * MAKES ...... from ! * 4xd's, Vans, Ti Why Drive to Oshawa? We honour SPEEDY & MIDAS LIFETIME WARRANTIES on Exhaust & Brakes! | © MUFFLERS @ BRAKE LININGS ® SHOCK ABSORBERS Guaranteed for ag long as you own your car. ii AUTOPRO [TH wy Sa SHOCKS Economy Tire Sale From $49.95 Call for Individual Prices. BRAKE SPECIAL FRONT REAR BRAKES . BRAKES Great People ... Great Service from ... TAYLOR | FORD * MERCURY Sales & Leasing * Paris & Service ours 1-800-216-2212 (905) 985-4451 (90S) 985-3655 HWY. 7A WEST, PORT PERRY