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Effective rustproof ing system can save you money NQ In the search for automotive corrosion protection most efforts have been focused on product pre vent damaging rust Overlooked by most how ever hit been development of proper application methods And even the bat rustproofing product is useless if poor application methods are used Today three basic application methods exist fogging and en gineered rust- protection Research by independent testing or ganizations have shown that oiling and fogging methods are inadequate for extended rust protection a must for consumers today Consumers spend an average of new vehicle hoping to maintain it in prime condition through the vehicles financ ing period and for at least five years beyond Historically the oiling method has been used by farmers who applied oil directly to the exposed surfaces of equipment in an attempt to protect it against corrosion However an relent tion the Ontario Research Founda lion found during extensive lesting that the substance used by mi en wishes off when exposed to nor mal road conditions and does not reach the interior body sections of a vehicle that are most susceptible to The fogging method frequently used by car dealers also has serious shortcomings Foggen lndiscnmi nately apply Ihe material and rely on existing holes in the vehicle bod through which to spray Conse that are sprayed receive an uneven coating of the material According to the retuJu of exten sive testing conducted by the New York State Attorney Generals office There a widespread pattern of infe rior workmanship in post- manufacture rustproofing sold by new car dealers Engineered rust protection avoids the pitfalls associated with methods Developed more than years ago pio neered engineered rust protection The process relies on trained techm speciallydesigned tooling and engineered microfiche specifications to ensure standardized application The oiling and fogging methods have been proven to be ineffective said Dan Janssen President Ziebart Canada Engineered rust protec tion provides the consumer with long- term protection against corrosion for one of his largest investments A free booklet A Consumers Guide To Rust offers tips on what to look for in rust protection Copies are available by writing Ziebart Canada Inc 1 Road Dowtbvkw M3N IWI SECTION C THE HERALD Wednesday March ItW Page KEEPING YOUR News to get you in gear This week tidbit trivia and possi bly something useful If youre still running a car or truck from the 1950s or 60s that was designed to use leaded gasoline heres a little good news It wasnt long ago that automak ers were upgrading their manual transmissions from four to live speeds The fifth gear usually acts an overdrive which allows the engine to work easier and use less But thinks to market demand or high performance and the Been wondering which cars are tal a total ban on lead and is manna ran Automotive tronhlef reel J Power Asso- away from a total ban on lead and dates a highly 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