Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), October 5, 1988, p. 25

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FALL CAR CARE Wrdomlajr October IMS Page By turning back the hands of time dockers make the miles disappear Cure for cooling system trouble It looks good upholstery is ilcin I he juml job is freshly polished There ml no visible i drives like a Only WO miles the nun proudly is that car as young II looks or is it the victim of a docker a sop his lie at thief who steals the miles from jour odometer often without Icav shred of evidence behind CloUing is big An million Lars annually have their udometer readings rolled back tiding the National Highway Traffic Administration Usually these arc laic model high vehicles They look good be they usually highway miles but so many miles they arc able to command a high resale price The problem is of particular concern at wholesale auctions where used wto mobiles arc sold in fleets by the or thousands Auctions such as Anglo American Auto Auctions Inc are responding by banning dealer known have been in in odometer tampering in the ind by requiring and reimbure buyer or handling penses tampering is so hard delect that need Federal legislation to close the door on forever Gary Dickinson Director of Security Tor Anglo If a car mileage has been reduced auto lillc mileage reading also musi be runted Often ibis is done wash ing the erasing or logout the mileage giving inspectors some clue ih it the Difficult lodcliit throw j ihc old title and replace it a blank one from sulc fill ing in the new mileage lo correspond with tampered h cases tampering is I costs over S3 billion a year Thai is why Federal odometer tampering legislation their US Senalors and House rrp urge their support of hills Hie address is US Senate Wash DC or House of Reprc Washington DC cold day and your cars engine overheats A paradox Not really says Cat Care Council Overheating a prob lem generally aiioctaled with hot weather driving can happen in any sea son if the engines cooling system needs adds Car Care Council clogged radi ator Under normal conditions the cool ing system should be drained and the dirty coolant replaced every year or two as preventive measure This the lime fullo because si it says Did His company is supporting would close the dockers loophole Take this transmission quiz Would you know what to do peeled transmission problems Take this quiz From Car Care Council and find 1 Your car makes a clunking sound when with foot on brake you move the shift lever from drive to reverse and back to drive Since its a rear drive vehicle you know the trouble probably lies in he A Real axle Transmission C Universal Joints You take your car in for a fluid and filter change The me shows you metal filings in the bottom of the pan and Tells you you have major problems You should A Have him proceed with repairs Ignore his diagnosis and keep on driving the car as it is Get a second opinion Upon checking transmission fluid you discover it has turned brown and has a burned odor You should A Have your car lowed to a Have the fluid and filter changed C Not worry about it as this is nor You notice transmission fluid leak age on the garage floor You should A Add fluid until the level is about a quart above the full mark compensate for leakage Put in a heavier viscosity of trans mission fluid reduce leakage If grease is leaking from the joint on your front wheel drive car you should A Have the protective boot replaced and repacked grease Have the joint cleaned off solvent and taped plastic or duct tape then repacked grease Remove grease and continue to drive as this is normal Answers 1 The most common cause of this noise is universal joints although rear axle or transmission malfunclions can be the source as well Answer is best Gel fl second opinion If yours is one of those transmis produce lilfle or no metallic debris you could have trouble More of ten than not though a certain amount of his metallic buildup is considered nor Be sure You seek out a well trained specialist for consultation You definitely should have the fluid and filter replaced but find out why the fluid has become burned provided fur mileage beware with prccauiions ihere is hlllc nothing to keep you from being laken by j fraudulent seller Dick says Until we gel Federal lion lo consumers from tampering Ihere is no May to guarantee the odomeler i- orrect Buyer beware simple mechanical procedure The constant Joints which flex as he from wheels steer and go over bumps deliver power from en to wheels The rubber boots thai cover them retain grease and these mechanisms from dirt and rocks A damaged boot allowing grease to leak tan muse the joint to fail After seeking expert advice be prepared lo low procedure A HALTON TRAILER SALES RENTALS 1988 RENTALDEMOS ON SALE NOW SUPER LOW PRICES Let us winterize your trailer We also have winter storage We sell Truck Caps Bedliners and Running Boards CALL US NOW Trafalgar Road Hwy 7 GEORGETOWN 8774266 HALTON TRAILER SALES RENTALS to flush out the system with good chemical cleaner According Car Care Council over heat often caused by low cool wit seepage Other causes of overheating include incorrect ignition liming slipping fan belt or other malfunctions in the fan mechanism faulty thermostat a col lapsed hose or a worn pressure cap AND COMPLETE CAR CLEANING Hey Got 10 Minutes Let us change your oil OIL SPRAYING 4500 8779394 MOUNT ARMSTRONG 5 Ave Unit 5 Gf re down JAKES AUTO SERVICE 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- MONFRI A 6 OOP SAT AM1200 N WEEK-

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