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y/yyyjfjr Intelligence tells as that things change and wisdom Indicates that the change is often for the better. 1$ FORD PINTO WAGON. 7 im& FGR^VVERGy#Y-S©A 1 ake • •MS S37-2541 f -yym.w- / • ̂ ' 1 y-^.- your eye oil the fluids car on the go Although gasoline is making die headlines this year, Car " reminds us that it is not the only fluid essential to our cars. There can be as many 10 others, most of which are PAGE IS - PLAINDE ALER - FRIDAY. OCTOBER 11. lflt one fluid reservoir that cannot he replenished, the shock ab­ sorber. Hydraulic fluid is essential to the functioning of a shock, so watch for signs of leakage. It doesn't have to be a steady drip; just an oily appearance on easy to check. if you can come up with only nine, you may be forgetting the the shock is a warning that you probably need a new one. Re­ placement should be in pairs. 75 BUICK SKYHAWK How about the other fluids? Engine oil: Check it weekly; change oil and filter as recom­ mended in your owner's man­ ual. Radiator coolant: Check it monthly, add a 50% anti-freeze mixture, not just water. Battery electrolyte: If yours is the type of battery that can be checked, take a look at the fluid level about once a month and add water as needed. CAU­ TION: Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas. Avoid sparks or flame near a battery. Aatomatic transmission fluid: Have it checked about once a month and changed as recommended in your owner's manual. Power steering fluid: For safety's sake, check it monthly. Be sure to add the type specified for your car and if you have to add frequently, check for leaks. Brake fluid: This is another check that should be made at least once a month. Some cars are equipped with an hydrauli- caily operated clutch mechanism which has its reser­ voir near the brake reservoir. Check that at the same time. If you have to add fluid to either look for signs of leakage. Rear axle lubricant; This should be checked when the car is on a lift for lubrication ser­ vice. Air conditioning refriger­ ant: This is best checked and replenished by a mechanic trained and equipped to per­ form this service. Windshield washer solvent: Check and add regularly. And how are your wiper blades? SEASONAL WARDROBES EASY TO SWITCH As the autumn breezes start to blow, many people suddenly realize that their summer clothes are still in the closet and winter wear is all packed away. I This wardrobe changeover can be the most pressing home project, but if you work system­ atically, it can go smoothly and quickly. • When you unpack your winter clothes, they'll probably have some wrinkles. Just fluff them in the dryer, without heat, for about half an hour and they'llcome out fresh and ready to wear. • Summer clothes should be packed away clean. Most com­ mon stains on washable cloth­ ing will respond to a treatment of Spray 'n Wash® laundry soil and stain remover. Spray the pretreat directly on the spot, wait 60 seconds, and launder according to the directions sewn into the garment. • Outgrown items that can't be passed down to other family members shouldn't take up valuable space. After they're laundered, give them to a chari­ table organization. a Are there any spots on your winter dry-cleanabies that you missed last spring? Go after them with K2r* Spot-lifter. Just apply spot-lifter to the spot, let diy to a fine white powder, and then brush the powder--and the stain--away. ' a When you pack away sum­ mer clothes, put items belong­ ing to each family member in a separate box or other storage spot, and label accordingly. a Make unpacking next year more convenient by packing summer items like bathing suits and shorts on the bottom, spring wear near the top. Don't postpone a tune-up of your car simply because it -seems to be running okay-- Spark plug misfiring that you maynornotice will cause your