Page FALL CAR CARE Wedneuiay October IS 1889 HOW TO CIEAN UP ON YOUR USED CAR Simple Tips To Maximizing Tlte Value of Your Tradein A durable winter coat that shines Doing it right means doing it once clean new looking ear trill quickly than on tliail been neglected So to tradein your ear Iter art a Jew quick easy tups to help you rate the molt price Other than a bucket a sponge and a few rap Armor AH offen a complete line ranging from Protectant Car all purpose Car Cleaner and Car Ufa ml lops can cleaning be accomplished easily and at dollyourself car wash Use si allpurpose cleaner or engine spots And don I forget wash the Inside the hood as well Armor All Protectant restore a now look to an exterior vinyl rubber and surlsce bumpers rim weather stripping end llres mode lor use using household dish washing liquids can trip the door hinges and latch ng Most cars II groundin dirt and I960 have clear coat stains your car a t finishes so It vinyl or seats door to choose a panels carpels dash wax sped lea designed board and lor this type an allpurpose car cleaner Heavy oxidation may Then use Armor All Pro require a rubbing tectant to revitalize the compound car a Interior In of time end money free you from with telling your tar and be how quickly you eon transform your lemon Into Tips on keeping your car healthy this winter The onset of fall often means put ting the summer wardrobe into the cedar chest replacing screens with storm windows and pulling out the heavier blankets and flannel sheets But it shouldnt stop there The family car has been through a grueling summer of seanng heat and ultraviolet rays pollution dust and rain and de serves its fair share of winter tion attention In addition to the basic steps most people take when propping the family wagon for the changing seasons checking anti freeze levels checking tires replacing windshield wipers there is a very important step some people overlook one that not only protects their investment but also in creases the odds of the car paint job surviving the upcoming winter storms that bring sleet ice snow and dam aging road salt The first step is to wash the car thoroughly It sounds simple but there is one precautionary step to be taken Always use a car wash formulated specifically for auto paint surfaces A household dish washing liquid which is used by more than twothirds of people who wash their own cars will actually promote metal corrosion because of its stronger alkalinity For example Rain Dance Car Wash is a balanced for designed to clean thoroughly yet is safe for automotive use The next step is to apply a new coat Winterizing a car does not necessar ily mean an expensive trip to the auto shop or service station Car owners can actively prolong the life of their invest ment and avoid skyrocketing repair costs this winter by taking advantage of one simple effective tip for personally maintaining their cars peak perfor mance This cost saving upkeep tip is to use fuel additives Chemical formulas de signed to eliminate stalling sluggish reduced power decreased mile age knock ping and runon caused by carbon deposits Over time these deposits collect throughout the entire intake system gradually de creasing the engine s ability to function properly The result Poor engine per formance and expensive visits to the shop to have the deposits professional removed which according to me chanics can cost or more While all cars are prone to carbon deposit build up regardless of make model and year todays smaller and more powerful car engines are particu larly sensitive to carbon deposits cspc cially those equipped with fuel tors Fuel iniectors spray the exact amount of fuel needed into each cylin through tiny orifices to deliver maximum performance Because these openings are so small less than the width of a human hair even small deposits can clog the fuel injectors re sulting in poor engine performance An easy fast acting solution is regu lar use of quality fuel additives which are specially formulated to combat de posit build up Simply pouring a fuel additive into the gas tank before fueling once a month or every miles ensures peak performance and reduces time and money spent on maintenance However just as all gasolines arc not created equal neither are fuel lives According to information pub by the Society of Automotive Engineers some gasoline addi tivcs can cause more harm than good because as they break down existing carbon deposits they create and leave new deposits behind Technologically advanced products like Chevron Chemicals new Procare additives are specifically designed to safely break down carbon deposits and remove them from the engine without creating new deposits A special in in these products Chevrons patented Techron gives these additives the power to remove even difficult com chamber deposits safely This innovative chemistry developed in the companys extensive research fa cilmes has faced rigorous testing in what may be a car engine s toughest environ ment the taxi cab After miles of driving with normal maintenance 80 San Diego California taxicabsweredis assembled for inspection in the lab This study confirmed that engines which used additives formulated with Techron had consistently cleaner intake and fuel metering systems than those using other additives These results have caused most for eign and domestic automakers from Audi to Volvo to recommend or ap prove fuel additives with Techron to tight deposit build up As the days get shorter and the tem drops fuel additives can help car owners eliminate performance prob lems this winter and keep engines run clean a season when peak performance is vital cooling system trouble It s a cold day and your car s engine overheats A paradox Not really says Car Care Council Overheating a prob lem generally associated with hot weather driving can happen in any sea son if the engines cooling system needs service A common reason for overheating adds Car Care Councd is a clogged radi ator Under normal conditions the cool ing system should be drained and the dirty coolant replaced every year or two as a preventive measure This is the time to flush out the system with a good chemical cleaner According to Car Care Council over heating is often caused by low coolant level Routine maintenance should in elude pressure testing to locate leaks and seepage Other causes of overheating include incorrect ignition timing slipping fan belt or other malfunctions in the fan mechanism faulty thermostat a col lapsed hose or a worn pressure cap Collision Inc Complete Collision Service Uni Body Repairs Professional Body Repairs Professional Refimshing Colour Match Guaranteed Experts In All Types Of Paint For All Makes Of Cars Trucks OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 8773528 Insurance Work Free Estimates All Work Guaranteed Tow Truck Available Recommended By New Car Dealers OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE 41 PARK AVENUE GEORGETOWN of wax If youre like most people youll want to use a car wax that pro 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a longer lasting shine In addition points out a good wax job in the fall will not only give the car a great but will help protect it from harsh winter conditions sleet mud Fuel injectors need special care More cars than ever before are fuel injected In fact according to a recent study percent of all cars manufac tured today and one of every three cars on the road are fuel injected These intricate fuel delivery systems need a certain amount of special care to get you through the bitter cold of winter problem free Your cars fuel injection is basically a system that electronically regulates the flow of gasoline from your cars gas tank to the engine Deposits that clog the injectors disturb the precise and can result in tough starts a lack of acceleration and a decrease in your car s fuel economy Although many gasolines contain fuel injector cleaning agents deposits like carbon and varnish can still be left behind to clog your fuel delivery sys tem This can be especially dangerous in the winter when it results in hcsita tion and lack of power Adding a cially formulated fuel injector cleaned such as STP Super Concentrated Fuel Injector Cleaner to a full tank of line every 1 500 miles will help keep your fuel injectors unclogged and winter driving should be a breeze YEAROLD WIPER BLADES DUE FOR A CHANGE Good visibility during inclement weather requires wiper blades If the ones on your car are about lo celebrate their fir birthday they are probably due for a change Car Care Council And here a up When you do replace the old wiper blades with new ones rcg cleaning a mild of the wiping edge can increase their ciency and their life Tires Wheel Balancing Transmission Service Fuel Injection and Computer Control Service Repairs To All Makes Of Cars And Light Trucks Air Conditioning Service Motor Vehicle Inspection Station JAKES AUTO SERVICE 5 ARMSTRONG AVE GEORGETOWN 8776353 HOURS MON FRI A 6 SAT 8 A M 12 00 OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK-