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Gary Robertson sprays the insldes of a Chevrolet pickup with an oilbased In on Armstrong Avenue The oil based Protect Your Car undercoaltng is popular in the fall because it helps protect against the damaging effects of salt in the winter Herald photo Oil undercoating and thinner oil help to fight off winter By ALAN Herald Special With winter sneaking over Georgetown drivers will start to see the salt trucks sneaking onto the roads Since salt is one of the main factors in the corrosion of automobiles John Hamilton the owner of Superlube on Armstrong Avenue said it is important to protect your car by undercoating it If you do decide to get your vehicle undercoated Mr Hamilton recommends the use of an oilbased undercoating once a year and said he does a lot of them during the autumn season The undercoating has to be sprayed under the car in the doors under the quarterpanels spray everywhere rust can get in is not the only thing needed to prepare a car for winter Mr Hamilton said Most new cars have switched to oil because its a thin oil and gets up to the top of the engine quicker he explained Scott Andrew manager of Roads Speedy Muffler agreed with Mr Hamilton adding that thicker oils find it hard to circulate around the system For older cars Mr Andrew recommends 10W30 Both Mr Hamilton and Mr An drew said that oil changes should be more frequent in winter Mr Hamilton said the cold weather snow and ice force the car to work harder and generally peo ple let their cars idle longer when they start them Something most people do not think of is checking their transmission fluid Mr Hamilton said Winter driving is very hard on cars transmissions because your slipping on the ice Lubricating is also a necessary part of winterizing your vehicle Mr Hamilton said Lubricating protects against hinges and cables freezing up The lubri cant sets up like a fine grease so it doesnt get hard or break up but stays pliable Mr Hamilton also recom mends that you should grease it every time you change the oil Mr Andrew said Theres really not much you can do to winterize the exhaust system Two preventive maintenance tips Mr Andrew gave were to keep the exhaust pipes well wash ed and not to take short tips Salt that gets kicked up on to the pipes can lie there for quite some time he explained The way to prevent this is to spray under the car get it washed If the salt is not cleared it could lead to rust problems Mr Andrew warned Short trips are bad because the moisture in the system can only be removed by evaporation therefore the car has to be pro perty heated to stop the moisture from freezing and damaging the exhaust piples Mr Andrew said The preventive measure for this is to let the car heat up properly One last problem Mr Andrew can foresee is with the shocks The oil in the shocks can freeze and can blow the seals at the top of the piston Mr Andrew said there are new nitrogen gas shocks that respond to the road better than the oilshocks and will not freeze as easy Keep Your Car In MINT J J CONDITION DRY CLEANING INTERIORS PRESERV A SHINE FABRIC PROTECTION SUNROOFS g VINYL ROOF REVITALIZING RUST PROOFING TOUCH UP PAINT CAR COVERS SPLASH GUARDS RUNNING BOARDS WINDOW TINTING PIN STRIPING Six I DEZEE FRE RUNNING BOARDS installation Protect Your Car From Winter RUST pO00 At PROTECTION YOUR ONESTOP CAR CARE CENTRE 8730570 265 Guelph Street Georgetown OPEN MonThura pm Friday pm Saturday B pm FALL CAR CARE Wednesday October 18 1989 Page Car interiors need protection from winters damaging effects As summer sun Becomes winter cold environmental hazards take their toll on your cars interior The vinyl and leather that covers your dashboard and door panels is sub jected to the natural weathering pro cess just like the paint and finish Therefore its important to pay atten tion to your cars interior and provide it with the proper care Winter weather conditions can make vinyl and leather brittle and cause them to crack Mud sand salt snow and rain dull a shine and scratch a car just as easily on the inside as on the outside Caring for your cars interior is inex pensive and simple Just a few minutes of work each month can add years to the life of your cars vinyl and finished leather increase its resale value and keep it looking sharp throughout the year STP the makers of Son of a Gun Vinyl Protectant offer the following tips to help make your car glisten all year long A cleaner and protectant Dirt that builds as a result of normal daily activity should be re moved before a vinyl protectant is ap plied Spray any area of your car that is exposed even the tires and bumpers Then wipe away the solution with a soft cloth STP Son of a Gun Vinyl Protectant also eliminates static elec tricity to reduce dirt attraction A vinyl protectant also provides a buffer zone between the vinyl and potentially damaging elements that can wear down and scratch the interi or In addition it brings out color re stores lost luster and helps prevent drying that leads to unsightly cracks in the vinyl Regular maintenance schedule The best way to maintain a new car shine is to start using a vinyl protectant when your car is new Dont tret if your car is a few years old a vinyl protectant can still be effective even if deteriora tion and scratches have already set in HAVE A QUALIFIED MECHANIC CHECK YOUR BRAKES If your car is pushing to thou sand miles you may be pushing on a brake pedal hats soft and You owe it to yourself and the safety of your family to have a qualified technician check over the master cylinder brake lines and hoses calipers and wheel cylin ders plus lining and pads Car Care Council recommends that when you need a brake job you have it done by a qualified mechanic muffler king- BRAKE SAFETY PACKAGE Looking after your brakes is like wearing your seat belt its an excellent safety precaution Thats why at Speedy Muffler King were offering our special Brake Safely Package tor only 2999 Its more than an inspection its a preventative maintenance package One of our Speedy licensed brake mechanics will Clean lubricate and adjust the emergency brake cables Clean all brake system hard ware and replace if required Clean and lubricate front caliper slides rear backing plates Top up brake fluid Inspect padsshoes rotors drums seals and bearings brake lights and master cylinder Adjust brake system components as necessary test vehicle to ensure complete system functions under actual conditions If additional work is needed on your cars brake system beyond our Brake Safety Package an estimate will be provided with no obligation Take advantage of our Speedy Brake Safety Package for only before our offer expires November 18th 1989 And dont forget to buckle up for safety as October is Ontarios Seatbelt Safety Month Youre A Somebody Guaranteed 3 MOUNTAINVIEW RD AT GUELPH STREET GEORGETOWN BESIDE TIM HORTON DONUTS 8770151 MUFFLERS BRAKES SUSPENSION