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Port Perry Weekend Star, 18 Feb 2000, p. 15

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owners FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2000 - 1§ PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" cels Motorists should prepare their vehicles to ensure cold weather performance and reliability (NC)-Cold LSIPOTILIIGS, particularly those below freezing, significantly influ- ence your car's performance. Make a few common-sense preparations to help protect your vehicle against harsh winter conditions and avoid an untimely breakdown. ¢ Belts and hoses: Check all belts and hoses for signs of cracking or wearing. If neces- sary, have them replaced. e Motor oil: Make sure that you are using a multiviscosi- ty motor oil. Multiviscosity motor oils are identified with a "W" in the viscosity grade designation; the "W" stands for winter Always consult your owner's manual and fol- low the manufacturer's rec- ommendation according to the temperatures in your" area. e 'Antifreeze: Visually inspect the coolant level, as well as its color to check for dirt or rust. Also have the antifreeze concentration checked; most manufacturers recommend a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and cle systems, most vehicle ; should consider - flushing and changing their ""eoolant once a year. ° Battery: Batteries, even new ones, will lose power in cold weather. When temper- atures drop below freezing, a battery could lose as much as 15 percent of its starting _water, which provides pro- En am tection te -37 °C. With the exception of some new vehi-.. How often 'should you change your oil? (NC)-The best way to deter- mine how: often you should change your oil is to consult your vehicle's owner's manu- al. Most manufacturers rec- ommend different oil inter- vals for not only "normal" driving conditions, but also "severe-service" conditions, which are so common to most drivers that you might think they should be renamed "normal." What is severe-service driving? e Short-trip/stop-and-go driv- ing, such as going to the cor- ner store or driving in a downtown area. e Extended idling, such as sit- ting in traffic. e High-temperature opera- tion, such as low-speed driv- ing at high temperatures or while running the air condi- - tioner. e Starts and stops in extreme- ly cold weather. e Heavy load, such as towing or driving in hilly regions. power. Below zero, starting power is further reduced. A strong battery can help avoid problems. e Tires: To insure that your vehicle's tires are prepared for potentially hazardous throughout the winter months, as cold tempera- tures tend to deflate tires. If your vehicle is not equipped with snow tires, keep a set of tire snow chains in the trunk. driving conditions, visually inspect each tire to make sure it is properly inflated and that its treads are at least 1/4 of an inch deep. It might also be necessary to monitor tire pressure 2000 EXRLORER 2- Dh SPORT 4X4 A us 924 «38 > MONTH LEASE Don't miss out on your charicetobe a' part of this informative feature! Call 985-7383 to be in our next issue! od Ud Ud ONL D) AUTO BODY & COLLISION Insurance Approved Status Unibody Repairs Specialists Free Shuttle Service Replacement Cars Available Quality Guaranteed Color Match Specialists 1223 King Street; Manchester Derek Grant O8§-4158 Gary Grant LOOK FORWARD TO THER WARNINGS he a ones. VALUE-ADDED Fim PREMIUM SPORT GROUP PREMIUM SPORT GROUP INCLUDES: * 16" Aluminum Wheels ¢ Fog Lamps e Platinum Front and Rear Bumpers * Side Step Bars * Wheellip Mouldings STANDARD FEATURES INCLUDE: * 4.0L 210hp V6 Engine ¢ Anti-lock Brakes o AM/FM Cassette with CD ¢ Remote Keyless Entyy © 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive ¢ Speed Control ¢ Leather Wrapped Tilt Wheel ¢ Air Conditioning 2000 EXPLORER 4-DR XLS SPORT 4x4 36 MONTH LEASE 4,495 Down Payment Plus "815 Freight and 450 Seawity Deposit Total Explocer 2 Door tease obligation is Poi aondy WE FAVE HE HT LEASE VIET FOR OU y Based on 3.9% annua mr 13t rate over | 36 mont i , * ¥ i er 2-Door Sport 4xA/Explorer 4-Door XLS 4x4, + Total Explorer 4-Door lease obligation is $18, 139/818, 263/$18,396. Dealer may lease for less. Some conditions apply. Offers may change without fatice. Umited tinte offers. See dealer for details. * 4.0L 210hp V6 Engine * Air Conditioning * Anti-lock Brakes ¢ 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive « Remote Keyless Entry SPORT GROUP INCLUDES: » AM/FM Stereo with CD e Side Step Bars * Fog Lamps * Wheellip Mouldings ¢ 15" Chrome Wheels www.ford.ca/offers Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. Ontario FDA, P.O. Box 2000, Oakville, Ontario L6) SE4 Wor

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