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Get a jump on spring car care Spring is the season of unpredictable weather One day may be rainy and cool and the next day may be wann and sunny With this in mind car own ers need to take precautions to help eliminate car problems Something as simple as replacing worn windshield wipers or changing the oil can- prevent problems if taken care of in advance Simple car maintenance can make a big difference on the road says Jennifer Runyeon president of Lifetime Automotive Products Inc Being caught in a sudden downpour is not the time to realize you need new wipers Here are some preventive auto main tenance guidelines for spring driving conditions Ten tips for spring car maintenance Rotate tires and have air pressure checked by a professional Winter driv ing causes wear and tear on tire tread Check the brake fluid to ensure its at the correct level Your cars mas ter cylinder the heart of the brake sys tem contains a reservoir for brake fluid Proper fluid level is vital to ensure brake performance 3 Winter sludge can clog filters Therefore its important to replace them with clean filters that will protect essential components of the engine and transmission from grit dirt and other foreign matter which enter the engine from outside air Prolong your cars expensive fin ish and protect it from the suns dam aging rays by applying a sun protec tant Shade Auto Sunblock is guar anteed to protect the cars finish against fading for two full years Check hydraulic tilts on trunk hatch and tailgate to make sure they are safe Worn lifts allow hatches and hoods to fall causing pain and injury plus theyre expensive to replace The Lift Saver is an inexpensive alternative that safely braces worn- out lifts Inspect windshield wiper blades each time you clean your windshield Windshield wipers are essential to your driving safety especially during the rainy spring season Tripledge Lifetime Wipers will clean clear and squeegee your windshield and are guaranteed for as long as you own your car This eliminates the wiper replacement chore and expense 7 Keep the windshield washer reser voir full Use some solvent on a rag to clean off the wiper blades Adding let Vision to your ordinary solvent will improve cleaning power for the clear est vision 8 With the summer travel season approaching make sure your car will get the best gas mileage possible Lifetime Fuel Booster is a per cent petroleum compound that report edly decreases gas consumption over 10 percent and improves engine perfor mance Lifetime Fuel Booster con tains no synthetic chemicals which can clog engines With increasing gas prices a tank of gas is a valuable asset Protect your fuel supply from siphoning and tam pering with the Spare Key Locking Gas Cap This handy gas cap also features a secret compartment emergency cash and spare keys to pre vent lockouts 10 Check your cars ignition buretion and emissions components to ensure engine performance A first class tuneup includes a thor ough diagnostic check by a qualified technician Tire care tips for improving fuel economy Maintain proper tire inflation between and 35 pounds per square inch Underinflation of four or more can reduce fuel economy by at least five percent and tire life as much as percent Check the placard in the glove box or on the drivers door for the vehicles recommended tire pressure Check tire pressure at least once every two weeks with a reliable air pres sure gauge Valve stems should have a plastic or metal cap Plastic caps keep out the dirt but metal ones have a rubber gasket that seals against leakage Rotate tires every miles Check the alignment of your vehicle once a year Misaligned tires can cause the car to drag lowering mileage and causing unnecessary wear on the tires Source Yokohama Corporation Learn to Drive and Survive Vehicle Maintenance is a good part of our program 8770751 Canada GRADUATES RECOMMEND YOUNG DRIVERS OF CANADA TOE WEEKEND OUTLOOK Friday March 15 1991 Page SPRING SERVICE MUFFLERS TYRES SHOCKS BRAKES lifetime warranty parts labor 17513 Balanced I And Installed Front pods rotor installed Rear shoes rivets installed installed ta 8510 from from 15000 from from from from SPRING TUNEUP Includes 82 Point Vehicle Check Lube Oil Filter Make an appointment today Autohaus Georgetown Inc Guelph Street Georgetown Ontario 8460910 Is Your Car Ready To GREAT PRICE GREAT QUALITY QUEENS TIRE SERVICE LTD 387 QUEEN ST ACTON ONT 2M2 519 8533940 SUFER FAST MINUTE OIL CHANGE AND COMPLETE CAR CLEANING RD ft ARMSTRONG AVE