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How to get the most out of your car's battery A battery check today can keep the tow truck away, says the Car Care Council, as it advises vehicle owners to have their battery tested and replaced if necessary this fall to avoid being stranded this winter. Sooner or later all batteries have to be replaced, and excessive heat and overcharging are the two main reasons for shortened battery life. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, thus damaging the internal structure of the battery. A malfunctioning component in the charging system, usually the voltage regulator, allows too high of a charging rate, leading to slow death for a battery. Colder temperatures increase the thickness of the engine oil, making the engine harder to turn over and the battery work harder, leading to harder starting. To get the most life out of a battery, here are some helpful hints: · Be sure the electrical system is charging at the correct rate; overcharging can damage a battery as quickly as undercharging. · If your battery is the type that needs to be topped off, check it regularly, especially in hot weather. Add distilled water when necessary. · Always replace a battery with one that's rated at least as high as the one originally specified. · Keep the top of the battery clean. Dirt becomes a conductor, which drains battery power. Further, as corrosion accumulates on battery terminals it becomes an insulator, inhibiting current flow. 7 WHEELS · Georgetown & Acton · November 10, 2011 500 for 500 winner The Georgetown Rotary Club recently held its 500 for 500 raffle and Shawn Campbell (second from right) was the proud winner. Also on hand for the presentation were, from left, Carman Widdess general manager Georgetown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Fiat Ltd, Peter Zavitz and John Discenza, both of the Rotary Club. A total of 500 tickets, at $100 apiece, were sold to raise funds for the Rotary Club's Universally Accessible Children's Playground, which will open in May in Dominion Gardens Park. Tickets were sold at various events throughout the year and also at the Farmers' Market, Canadian Tire and Georgetown Chrysler. The lucky ticket was pulled recently at the Rotary Club gala dinner held at The Club at North Halton. Submitted photo COURTEOUS HOMETOWN SERVICE 2008 EDGE SEL AWD alloys 27000 km one owner Sale Price 2010 EXPLORER EB 4.6L, V8, tan leather, 7 passenger, like new, 17,000 kms Sale Price 2008 SANTA FE LIMITED loaded leather alloys Sale Price 2009 CRV EX-L AWD leather moon roof alloys one owner Sale Price $ 24,998 $ + HST 29,998 $ + HST 17,998 $ + HST 24,998 + HST 2008 FOCUS SE auto loaded one owner Sale Price $ 11,998 + HST WE PAY TOP $$$ FOR TRADES 2009 COROLLA LE alloys snow tires and rims included Sale Price 2008 ESCAPE LTD FWD moon roof one owner 47,000 kms Sale Price 2010 FOCUS SES auto, loaded, one owner, sync, leather, moonroof, 39,000 kms Sale Price $ 17,998 $ + HST 15,998 + HST 2007 FUSION SEL V6, loaded, alloys, leather, keyless, very clean, 58,000 kms Sale Price 2008 EDGE LTD AWD leather one owner Sale Price 2005 ESCAPE XLT AWD very clean a must see! 95,000 kms Sale Price $ 12,998 $ + HST 14,998 $ + HST 21,998 $ + HST 11,998 Mississauga Rd. + HST Discloser: All sale prices are plu plus HST, and Licensing Licensing, O O.A.C us HST u AC X 905-846-4600 905-873-1626 More vehicles online at: www.conceptford.com Winston Churchill Blvd. Steeles Ave. Hwy. 10 CONCEPT 361 Guelph St. (Hwy. #7), Georgetown Hwy. 7 (Bovaird Drive)