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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2001 - 17 5 O'clock Car-Tunes Rxge gor mert New Couey FY =a Friday with he) 2 Pete Walker Tires need special attention in winter Chances are you gave your vehicle's tires a good look before the winter weather set in -- it's almost a Canadian ritual! But when was the last time you checked their pressure? Correct tire pressure is vital for fuel economy, safe vehicle handling and long tire life. And it's especially important during the winter. That's because co Id;temperatures cause the air pres- sure in tires to drop, which adds to the rolling resis- tance. Each tire that is under-inflat- ed by 2 psi (14 kPa) causes a one percent increase in fuel consumption. - Under-infla- 'tion can also affect the way a tire grips the road, which «an result in handling "problems. For your own safety and to keep your fuel consumption to a. mini- mum, check; Dre: 3, "regularly du ter, especially after there has been a sharp drop. : 'temperature. ' Before adding air io your tires, ensure the tire § valve is clean. Use your own tire pressure gauge, since the gauges built into air pumps at service stations are often inaccurate or missing. It's also a good idea to rotate your tires regularly (every 10,000 kilometres or so) to distribute the wear evenly among all four tires. In addition to promoting long tire life, this will help your tires deliver the best possible economy and safety. ONLINE ON "LOT" XLS & XLT, 4x2 4 to choose from. - A well-maintained vehicle is a reliable vehicle -- and reliability is most important than in the dead of winter, when a roadside breakdown can cause enormous inconvenience for you and your family and possibly place you in a dangerous situation. Aside from the potential inconvenience and safety issues, there's another good reason to keep your car in top running condition in winter. Cold weather is hard on a vehi- cle, making the engine work Maintain your vehicle harder to achieve its maximum operating temperature and move the car down icy, snow- covered roads. The harder the engine works, the more fuel-it. burns and the more emissions its generates. A regular fall/winter checkup is an important starting point for your maintenance regime. A qualified technician should check the condition of spark plugs, the air and fuel filters, engine - battery connections, belts, tires, brakes, ignition sys- Avoid winter road woes tem, cooling system as well as all fluid levels. Between scheduled vehicle checkups, you can head-off problems by taking a few min- utes once a month to check fluid levels, tire pressure, spark plug wires, battery terminals and radiator hoses and clamps. Have anything that looks suspi- cious checked by your techni- cian. Also, using a block heater to pre-warm the engine reduces 'engine wear and cuts fuel con- sumption. 26 Years of service = Res: 905-985-8997 905-260-1506 CHEVROLET BUICK OLDSMOBILE PONTIAC CADILLAC GMC CHEVTRUCK 85203357 85203331 1087785203357 1080002632000 Willi USED CAR CENTRE 85203332 www.williamsonuxbridge.com [ Ix Richardson | 16 Years of service | Cell: 905-260-1475 | i21,995[ 10 sss fom. $14,900 2000 EXPLORER XLS TT F-150 XLT 4x4j11999 RANGER XLT AVI 1+ J 1 Jaoded, luge t0.. 524, 495 Ds fest AN ol C DE-2N | Yi 0 © - 005-98 Super Cab, 4x4 Leather Int., 54,000 *24,995 HAT 000 km "2000 FOCUS SE [2000 F-150 LARIAT wm 29,995 $21,495