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| 2 Kio a Ne a) KEEPING YOUR CAR COZY IN COLD WEATHER Do you hear a chirping or screeching sound when you turn on your car heater? This noise, most prevalent in cold weather, usually comes from a worn bearing in the fan motor. It's an indication of pending failure. This is just one many parts we take for granted until, usually too late, we discover they were calling for attention. That's when the cold ride to work becomes misery. Most of this discomfort and inconvenience can be avoided by being more aware of pending failure of a heating system com- 'ponent, says Car Care Canada of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. . In addition to the fan or blower motor, other com- ponents of the system which may give warning signals of failure are as follows: - The heater control valve, which may become sticky pr totally inoper-- ative. You're likely to notice stiffness in the panel control lever# - The heater core, a miniature radiator which, like its bigger brother at the front of the engine, eventually may seep or leak. Your first tip-off will be an accumulation of moisture inside the car, where even defrosters won't help. 1 - Heater and defroster duct hoses carry fresh air into the system and warmed air to locations beyond the heater core. When they're leaking, you'll lose heating defrosting efficiency. - Heater hoses are the smaller hoses in the cooling system that direct the hot coolant from the engine to the hehter core. BFE PERFORMANCE specializing in CYLINDER HEADS PERRY] 131 North Port Rd Unit 4, Port Perry FREE - BONUS FROZEN TURKEY from IGA! Please present coupon at time of purchase. , CELL E REL EE EE EEE LE EE EE EE AE PA LAT] NN A leaking heater hose goes beyond simple discomfort and can ultimately leave you stranded orl the side of the road. Because of the safety aspects of driving comfort ahd clear vision, 'the heating/defrost system is a vitally important part of the vehicle, emphasizes Cat Care Canada, and should be taken seriously when failure is indicated" Be alert to early warning signs such as inefficient heating of defrosting, usually noises or smells. It's quicker, more convenient and usually less expensive to have these malfunctions taken care of while they are only minoFproblems. | PREPARE FOR WINTER DRIVING Most motorists, primarily city motorists believe they will never be stranded in a snow storm. Yet, every year there are reports of motorists freezing to death in their vehicles within the city limits, reminds Car Care Canada of the i 'Automotive Industries Association of Canada. For example, it could be late at night and you could be stranded only a mile or two from a gas station or house. But trying to walk a mile or two in a snow storm is dangerous. So, why not take that added precaution and put together a basic winter motoring survival kit, ie including: - scraper and 'Swish: shovel; booster cables; sand, salt or kitty litter (may help to free your vehicle if it's stuck); traction pads or pieces of old ting; first aid kit; flashlight; flares; extra fuses, radiator hoses, and fan belts; blankets or sleeping bags (for warmth); extra winter clothing = (again for warmth); tow line or chain; a supply of non-perishable foods such as chocolate bars, instant soup, tea or coffee (should you get stranded for a long period of time); a tin can and matches or a lighter and candles to melt snow (never use unmelted snow as a substitute: for drinking water; plus, a single candle can warm an empty full-sized sealed car by 4.5 degrees C (10 degrees F); an emergency supply of prescription drugs if necessary. To help survive life threatening situations, your car should be kept in top operating condition; How long has it been since you've had a tune-up? Is your battery 100% efficient? Tire thread condition is crucial when driving on ice and snow. Also check inflation. Keep plenty of windshield washer/anti-freeze solvent in the reservoir and deep your gas take as full as possible to minimize condensation. Freezing of = ALTERNATOR - STARTER - Eon) SAL SERVICE -- Scugog Citizen -- Tuesday, January 16, 1996-- 17 4 moisture in the fuel system can cut off fuel flow. Be sure all lights are working and occasionally clean of road dirt and salt. BOUNCY RIDE - CHECK YOUR SUSPENSION If you notice your tire tread "cupping" (which can cause a thumping noige) and the car is handlthg poorly, possibly giving you a bouncy ride, you may be ready for MacPherson struts, advises the Car Care Council of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. The MacPherson strut is not the traditional dance of a Scottish clan; it's part of the suspension system found on most of today's smaller cars with front wheel drive. Featuring a more compact design, the strut combines, in a single unit, the shock absorber, the upper control arm of the suspension and, in 'some cases, the chassis spring. An alternative design to " the conventional shock absorber, the strut generally has a somewhat longer life expectancy. Service or replacement, however, is a more expensive procedure. This {is because the strut itself is a major component of the suspension system. According to the Car Care Council, the best way to determine whether or not your £ar's struts or shock absorbers still are serviceable is to have vehicle inspected on a hoist by a professional mechanicd A visual examination of the parts, flong with a test of their mechanical integrity, will help determine the need for replacement. Because these parts do wear out gradually, it sometimes is difficult to realize they may have deteriorated. However, when driving or stopping on a 'washboard' surface or when negotiating a tight is a big factor in, this statistical phenomenon, car condition also plays|a major role. A large number of cars have one or more lights out or have deficiencies in the windshield wipers and/or washer system. With intensified public awareness measures this could be prevented. Anyone capable of driving should be able to check his or her lights, windshield wipers and washers periodically. It is turn on a rough road, worn shocks or struts soon will become apparent. The situation becomes dangérous when the wheels begin bouncing off the ground and driver loses control of the car. The Car Care Council advises that shock absorbers and struts be - replaced in pairs. If the car originally was equipped with the new gas-filled shocks, be sure to replace them with units of the same type. POOR VISION TIED TO HIGH NIGHT TIME ACCIDENT RATE Improved highway mark- ings and better automotive lighting are helping to hold 'down nighttime traffic accidents, but the after-dark fatality rate is still nearly triple the daytime rate. While driver condition (visual acuity, sobriety and other factors) Srncp-ore. » Munay Archibald TOOLS Authorized Dealer & AUTO PARTS 131 NORTH PORT RD., UNIT 3 5499 Shar Sega 986-4000 PORT PERRY 985-1545 Sh Sieg), FAX: (905) 986- E kane weirs. DUS 0s) 986-5407 fF 3 THE INSTALLATION SPECIALISTS! &, CAR TUNES $s & CAR AUDIO . aah 80 VANEDWARD DR, QUALITY SERVICE Unit 4, PORT PERRY COLLISON REPAIR @ REFINISH CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS 985-4101 2 Year Written Paint Guarantee Licenced Bodyman / Painter X Enclosures @ Auto Security ® Neon @ Vinyl 131 North Port Rd., Unit 5, Port Perry 1985-1991 > SANE ELD ' $50. 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