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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 1 Oct 1971, p. 18

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Marquis Brougham 4-dr. Sedan Colony Park Mark IV /m Herein \ DAILY RENTAL \STSTEM/ ALL NEW FOR '72 ! SEE THEM TODAY! Keeping Car in Best Condition a Must For Winter Driving A penny saved is a dollar squandered. That's not how Poor Richard stated the case, but Poor Richard lived in an era before the automobile. If Destitute Dick had been a car owner he probably would have applied another of his famous sayings to the situation -- "A stitch in time saves nine." While most of us today are more careful than ever about ..ow we shell out our money, neglecting needed car mainte­ nance is a false saving. Let's look at the facts. Most of us depend upon our cars for our livelihoods. Cars trke 82 percent of us to work and back. Most of us seek out recreation by automobile, with 86 percent of all travelers using automobiles. Most Important for Season So, particularly in the coming months of winter weather, it is important to keep your car in top running condition, whether we're going to work or play. How, exactly, does stinting on maintenance lead to poten­ tially major expenditures? Consider these examples: • Merely washing and waxing your car to keep its body rust-free can mean a savings of several hundred dollars at trade-in time. • • • • Changing the oil and filter at recommended times can prevent premature and expensive engine wear. * » * • Regular tune-ups can cut gasoline bills, prevent road service bills and, in some cases, head off engine damage. * * • • Wheel alignments, rotating and balancing tires can make your tires last 25 percent longer. * * • • General car care makes your car safer and helps prevent accidents. Some estimates state that 10 percent of all fatal accidents can be attributed to neglect of maintenance. • • * a Today, there are even stronger reasons for good car care. A well-maintained engine, tuned to manufacturer's specifica­ tions, pollutes significantly less than a neglected one. Even with pollution-reducing improvements on the new cars, main­ tenance is the key to keeping pollution levels low. Best Car Expenditure of Winter Your investment in keeping your car in condition may be the best expenditure you make this season. Visit your favorite service outlet soon to begin reaping the rewards of that investment -- safer, surer performance from your car. Comet 2-dr. Capri 2-dr. Sport Coupe A Ten Count Guide to ... Your Car Safety From Canada Safety Council In boxing, a 10-count signifies a knockout. In driving, ac­ cording to the Canada Safety Council, your car is subject to a 10-count too. That is 10 basic safety flaws and any one of them could count your car out of action. The Council provides a list of the following ills and how you can detect them while driving. It also suggests having the symptoms corrected by your favorite service outlet as soon as you detect them. speeds. Check for loose­ ness in front end, defec­ tive shock absorbers or out of round tires with some flat surfaces. 6. Rear wheel locking upon light application of the brakes. The cause is probably a faulty or leak­ ing oil seal. 7. Too much play, in the steering while driving. Improper tire inflation or faulty front or rear suspension should be suspected. 8. Excessive noise from the exhaust system. Check exhaust-pipe, muffler or tail pipe for damage. 9. I nusual odors inside the car. This could have many sources but signals some engine defect. 10. Dir.ectional signal light not working. Check for burnt out bulb or defec­ tive flasher unit. 1. The brake pedal sinks to the floor under light foot pressure. This could mean worn brake linings or a leak of fluids in the system. 2. The car pulls constantly to one side when stop­ ping. Possible causes in­ clude poor wheel align­ ment or brake lining worn on one side or oil soaked on one side, both due to wheel cylinder de­ fects. 3. Excessive play in steer­ ing. Likely causes are a worn or faulty steering box, or worn or faulty ball joints, tie-rod ends, relay rods or idler arm. 4. Your car vibrates at 50 to 65 mph. Chances are defective tires, incorrect wheel balance or incor­ rect alignment is the cause. 5. Steering column shim­ mies at high or low 1972 Mercury Montego LIHCOLN-MEICIIY THEY'RE HERE & READY TO GO! 1972 Continental by Lincoln QSERVICE YOUR HOME OF fi'rje car SERVICE • Factory trained technicians • Genuine parts and accessories • Special tools and equipment * FREE CREDIT CHECK * IMMEDIATE DELIVERY *BANK RATE FINANCING* OPEN SUNDAYS Foi Your Shopping Convenience C A P R I SALES AND SERVICE

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