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SECTION HERALD fl irriy Get in gear for spring and summer with car care essentials 1 Watch to sec if your engine is hard 10 start uses gas excessively is sluggish smokes is excessively noy Be sure your cooling system is in good condition The advent of more hot weather could bring about the failure of a hose bell or other components How long has it been since you checked your ami freezecoolant How about I he condition of your tires Heavy loads at high speeds on hoi ate hard on tires To fail ore make tires hast of tread and are properly inflated How your oil Oil is not only a lubricant Is a coolant as well And well rillcrcd oil will help jour en heal Check it slip when you shift gems Is it Dots shift erratically for those who lowairnler il fir transmission to be in best working order Ik sure that brakes stop and ore not nuking any funny to sec that lights are working and that they arc focused Also cheek turning signals and windshield wipers for smearing or streaking Now that you determined some of your car problems you will need to find a competent auto repair shop If this task seems overwhelming doesn I base to be The National Institute for Auiiiino live Service an organization is highly respected in the industry is an independent profit group which gives certification exams technicians Motorists tan be assured of finding competent automotive service and repair by asking for certified technicians when visiting service stations ships and independent shops Businesses thai employ certified technicians usually display the out door a large while sign with a dis blue seal onto which arc printed the initials A and CAR TROUBLES CAN COMPOUND THEMSELVES Pay attention to a ear warning signals when il acting up It could pay dividends soys Car Care Council which reports cases of catalytic eon being damaged through neglect of other components Part of the car exhaust system the converter turns carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons into harmless carbon ids and water thereby reducing harmful emissions Too many as might occur in the exhaust of a car that needs a tunc up would cause the tic convener to become hot When there excessive heat inside the con verier il may become red hot and stray itself What causes excess burned gas A classic case reports the Council is the driver who ignores the fact that hit car is running rough and spewing Mack smoke from the exhaust He may realize his automatic choke needs servicing but delays getting the work done Soon his spark plugs are fouled The engine is misfiring and the condition Is feeding on itself The worst is yet to come Once the catalytic converter is destroyed cures live back pressure in the exhaust system burns the car exhaust valves The repair bill instead of a possible for a tuneup now be for a tune up valve job and a new catalytic convener which should have lasted for tens of thousands of miles longer Don I ignore your car plea for help emphasizes the Car Care Council and do not use leaded fuel in a car designed for unleaded fuel only That too can de a catalytic converter the best condition Even if your car is in lip top shape oicr However automotive experts be pressure is not maintained snfeguanlinij it from summer heal is very heat ian alien the enure car Strong sunlight combined with Possible with regular checkups is the best important The most common not jusi the in he radiator and sail can damage a car s finish J a ear longevity and the from summer drivers is that the heat thai in merheatcd can blow Washing your car regularly is the best to enjoy a safe happy i radiator causing it to or shred if recommended air wiry to combat this problem anA affects a spring and summer SAL IADS MAY Takes you home GOODYEA GEORGETOWN TIRE SALES 345 GUELPH ST GEORGETOWN 8731605 NATIONWIDE WARRANTY ASK ABOUT ROAD HAZARD PROTECTION