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Many motorists over- look the importance and benefits of proper tire maintenance; however, ensuring that your vehi- dition is easy and takes very little time. Bridgestone/Firestone Canada recommends fol- lowing a simple. routine to Tire Care 101 Don't overlook the importance of proper tire care the safety, performance and value of your tires: hifiate, rotate, evaluate. nflate - Sie normal condi- tions, tires can lose one cle's tires are in peak con- ensure that you maximize i YEAR (AT AN SHR VANA BI (0) iY 6 CERTIFIED \Tjl = HICL ES "Red, 4dr, 5 spd, diesel, sunroof; air, 78 K. - Gren, auto, V8, air, 147K, hed Now *1 6,500 ; RO RE ER EE " . Black, 2 dr, 55pd, 4cyl, air, 161K. on PONTIAC SUED Blue, 2 dr, 5 spd, auto, 4 cyl, 104K Now*4,500 Tie N0W'7,900 Tee now'8,900 Green, 4 dr, auto, 4 cyl, loaded, 139K. y 41 1 953-9273 Satis HELA SAVE A LOT! Hwy. #7 West of ORIVE A LITTLE action Guaranteed We service what we sell psi (pound per square inch) per month. Additionally, they can lose ane psi for every 5 degrees Celsius drop in temperature. All tires should be _inflated to the levels rec- ommended by your vehi- cle's manufacturer. This information is in your 'owner's manual or on a sticker in the driver's side door jam. (The pressure indicated on the tire itself is the maximum inflation.) Extra loads such as camp- ing gear and trailers can weigh heavily on a vehi- cle's tires, so increase the . air pressure in your tires and check your. owner's FoTT A F manual for load restric- tions, Adjust pressure when there is a significant change in outside air tem- perature. Make sure that you check pressure when the tires are cold and don't rely on the air gauges built into the air hoses at gas. stations -- use an accurate tire gauge. Air 'pressure should be checked monthly. It is the single - most important thing you can do to extend the life of your tires...and it will also save you money on gas! Rotate For maximum mileage, rotate your tires every RIDAY, AUGUST , 2001 - 1 8,000 kilometers. This will minimize irregular or uneven wear caused by running a tire in one rota- tional direction and one position over an extend- ed period of time. Evaluate The final step in tire maintenance is evalua- tion. Your tires are your vehicle's first point of con- tact with the road, so lis- ten to what they are telling you. If you feel any vibrating or thumping, take your vehicle to an authorized tire dealer for - inspection. Most dealers will be happy to perform this service free of charge. turn to page 20