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SPRING WCAB CARE March imPge7 Ten tips for getting ready for summer When it comes to car care lair weather seems lull some motorists mto a false sense of security Manv vacation traveling by car or light truck this summer will learn too Tate that hot weather makes its own special demands 1 Gelling started Whether or not you are a do it get involved in the car care process Start by reading your owner manual It contains a wealth of information about your vehicle and its components The manufacturer mended service schedules arc listed and should be followed General cleaning A dirty windshield causes eye strain and tan be unsafe worn blades winter touh on them and nuke certain you have plenty of washer fluid fight dusi and insect of summer Don I forget to he inside of the windshield too A dirty cluttered interior unnecessary stress so a thorough dean is in order especially if you to travel with children lots of lutfcage Keep your exterior in lop by us a gentle detergent tor washing vehicles jnd i yawl grade wax or polish To prevent never clean today headlights and tail lights with dry Coaling The number one- cause of summer breakdowns is over heating The cooling system should be completely flushed and refilled about every months The level condition and concentration of the coolant should be checked periodically Never remove the cap until the engine has cooled down A 5050 mix of and water is usually recommended he tightness and condition of drive belts clamps and hoses should be checked by a pro Air conditioning How long has been since your air conditioner was serv iced A marginally operating air Honing system is likely to fail in hot weather Have your system examined at J good repair shop 5 Engine performance Engine ability problems such as rough idling hard starts stalling and diminished power should be corrected The air fuel and filters should be replaced cording to the manufacturers mendations more often in dusty lions Engine oil The old fashioned change is one of the most vital nance tasks yet paradoxically il is also one of the most neglected The oil and filter should be changed as specified in your owners manual more often every 000 miles if you plan long driving with luggage or a trailer tow or if you make short stop and trips Tires Tires too are often robbing owners of thousands ol miles of useable tread life and posing potential safely hazard Tires should be rotated about every 010 miles The air pressure should be checked month lei the tires cool down tint Check the for and cuts tires for tread life uneven Jeanne and An alignment is warranted if vc hide pulls while you arc driving on a straight road or if there uneven tread wear Cuppinfe treads look as hough they been cupped out of the tire a balance prohlem Remember to spare tire and make certain your jack is in good working condition Brakes Regular maintenance will extend the life of your brakes and will prevent more costly repairs due to ne gleet Brakes should be inspected as rec immcndcd by your manual or sooner if you notice pulsations grabbing noises or longer stopping distances Batten Most people associate bat failure with cold weather But bat can fail in hoi weather too The only accurate way to detect a weak with the professional equipment available good repair shops but most people can perform routine care Scrape away corrosion from posts and cable con clean all surfaces re tighten all CDXR77 FMStereoAM CD PLAYER I 2x digital filter Converter cSDipRince silicone suspension High perfomunce SSIR tuner 24 and quart clock Tunertimer override function eg daily traffic report etc I playrepeal pen search J Front and rear channel output J preset volume settings Input SONY XR6380 CASSETTE t 100 walls Dolby Auto reverse presets Automatic sensor GEORGETOWN CUSTOM CAR SOUND SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION ELECTRONIC SERVICE HOME AUTO SINCLAIR AVE UNIT 8772425 SERVING HALTON HILLS SINCE 1978 connections Wear eye protection and rubber gloves to avoid contact with the corrosive deposits and acid 10 Finding good auto service An intc part of the car care process includes finding good repair and service At in popular way to judge the tech weal know how of individual technicians is to look for certification There arc also ways to juoge repair shops Ask friends and associates lor their recommendations word of mouth is a reliable indicator Contact your local consumer organization regarding reputa complaints etc Do you see of comparable value to your own on the lot Once inside look for reasonably clean and orderly conditions training indicating exposure to new customer service awards and the posting of policies prices guarantees etc Be prepared to any unusual noises vibrations odors changes in per formance etc The staff should be and willing to listen to you and to answer your questions Remember regular maintenance cap give you peace of mind catch minor problems before they become more sen emend the life of your vehicle and could increase its resale value After a 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