Oakville Newspapers

Oakville Beaver, 24 Nov 1993, p. 50

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11% l C M 0w A. “my." Every time you play it“ your favourite lottery 6% game, everyone benefits. \-/ Since l975, over $5 billion in lottery proceeds have been used to support a wide variety of worthwhile organizations and programs across the province. From Queensville to Kingstai"1i"iommunities across Ontario are ", benefiting royally. EB Together we're making good things happen. So remember, with each ticket you buy, youve treating your community like royalty. Last year, $538 million in lottery proceeds were put to work in communities like yours, with over 75% of these funds helping to operate Ontario's hospitals. CiE) Operoiion of Hitspitals / Call ts Ontario Lonely Contention 80cm! dc: blade: de I'Dmm HOW LOTTERY PROCEEDS ARE USED (IN MILLIONS) $406 $70 Culture and . Communications $44 $17 '51 Tourism. and Recreation Trillium . Foundation Citizenship It 's wize to winterize Tasks most motorists can per- form include checking fluid lev- els; inspecting the condition of belts, hoses and air filter; and testing the operation of lights and signals. their cars, the Hamilton Automobile Club advises. Winterizing a car is a combina- tion of minor tasks most motorists can accomplish them- selves and major maintenance that should be performed by a qualified technician. motorist the Checking battery connections, testing windshield wipers and monitoring tire pressure are other simple tasks. A complete Winterizing regi- men also should include an inspection by a qualified techni- cian who can evaluate and recom- mend service for the following systems and components: A thorough wash and wax is a time-consuming chore, but it helps protect vehicles from win- ter's salt, slush and road grime. Cl ENGINE: A properly tuned engine is essential for quick starts in frigid weather. A technician will make certain your engine and emission control equipment are running according to manufactur- er soecifications. Last year, HAC responded to 173,758 requests for road service. The majority of these calls came during the winter months, and many could have been prevented by Winterizing before cold weath- er. U CUULINU SYSTEM: For maximum protection, have the cooling system flushed and refilled with an equal mix of water and antifreeze every two years. Maintain a 50/50 mix of coolant and water by testing with an inexpensive hydrometer found in the auto parts aisle of many H D BRAKES AND SUSPEN- SION: Bad brakes can make haz- ardous winter driving even worse. Check brakes that squeal, pull to one side or when the pedal feels soft. Have suspension compo- nents checked. Bad shocks or struts make cars hard to handle on The owner's manual also illus- ates the location of dip sticks d where to find some compo- Cl BATTERY AND ELECTRI- AL SYSTEM: Wear eye protec- Mt when working on or near a new. Battery terminals should ) clean and connections tight. ave a load test performed to ake certain the battery is charg- g properly. Replace bad batter- ' and frayed or damaged cables. C] COOLING SYSTEM Cl EXHAUST: Have fittings , other exhaust components :cked for leaks. Tightly closed , windows during winter can be night needs. low the recommendations Iere operating conditions to e the best protection, HAC It r to the owner's manual 'nsidering vehicle mainte- carbon monoxide gas y the passenger compart- horter days and longer its serve as a reminder knowledgeable rf the need to winterize ;rs, the Hamilton

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