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Tune-up called best insurance against no-starts, by AAA Motorists who have fol­ lowed the regularly sched­ uled program of car care prescribed in the owner's manual can forget about winterizing, according to Automobile Club of Michi­ gan. "Most 'can't start' calls for assistance are the re­ sult of vehicle neglect rather than vehicle fail­ ure," AAA notes. "Poorly tuned engines and weak batteries are responsible for 80 per cent of all wintertime emer­ gency road service calls." For vehicle owners who have not followed the de­ tailed maintenance in­ structions in their car owner's manual, AAA of­ fers this 10-point check list for keeping a car in peak operating condition, once it is properly tuned: 1. Check plugs and points regularly. Dirty or worn plugs waste gas and put an added strain on the battery because they re­ quire more electricity than clean plugs. If points are worn, they cannot' deliver peak power to plugs. 2. Have car's automatic choke cleaned and adjust- PAGE ld-SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8. 1976 manifold is a carbon mon­ oxide hazard. 7. Check windshield wipers and washers for proper operation. Worn or poorly functioning wiper blades cut visibility and should be replaced. Water in the windshield washer reservoir should have an added solvent all year long. It not only pre­ vents freezing, but helps wipers remove slush or accumulation for better visibility. 8. Make sure defrost­ ers and heater are work­ ing properly. 9. Check fan belt and other belts for proper ad­ justment and replace them ed. If automatic choke doesn't cut down when en­ gine is warmed up, gaso­ line is wasted. 3. Inspect the cooling system. Hoses, radiator, pressure cap and thermo­ stat as well as the anti­ freeze level should be checked regularly. 4. Make sure car bat- ' tery is fully charged, with terminals clean and secure and water covering battery plates. Battery should be free from cracks or corro­ sion. Periodic inspections will assure that battery is properly charged. 5. Check voltage regu­ lator. An undercharged battery trill fail and an overcharged battery will buckle its cover and bulge the sides, causing leaks. 6. Is the exhaust sys­ tem noisy? A rusty or leaky muffler or exhaust if worn: A slipping bell af­ fects the alternator and operation of the car air conditioner. 10. Have a periodic general safety check made every 10,000 miles, in­ cluding inspection of brakes, headlights, hoses, turn signals, back-up lights and tires. Check brake and transmission fluid levels and fluid level in the rear axle. Auto Club points out that a further benefit of a well-maintained auto­ mobile Is fuel savings. A properly tuned engine will help cut gasoline consump­ tion by one or two gallons per tankful. The New Chevrolet 1977 Caprice Classic and Impala iThe I k * Caprict Classic Coupe I * f * * I * I * * • The most elegant way to say Chevrolet, f time had clearly come for a new kind of six-passenger car.' We figured you wouldn't mind if it also turned out to be more beautiful. There's never been a car qui te l ike i t . I t 's a whole neic bal l game, and the shape of cars to come. Enjoy yourself . FILL IT LP -- Learning to pump gasoline is becoming a common need for the av­ erage motorist. About one- third of all fuel is being sold at self-service stations these days. Caprict Classic 4-Door Sedan You'l l put a l i t t le A less in the tank, ^ you'l l put a l i t t le ig more in the trunk. H Worn shocks often sneaky Unlike a tire that sud­ denly blows out with a loud bang, worn shock ab­ sorbers can fail with little a d v a n c e w a r n i n g . Y e t when shocks fail, the re­ sults can be just as peri­ lous as a blow-out. To avoid such a danger, ask your service man to check shocks every time the car is on the hoist for a lube job or similar service. This is particularly im­ portant if your present shocks have more than 20,000 miles of wear on them. • ^ America's traditional favorite has never been in better shape. A lot of new thinking went in, a lot of new Chevy came out. I I Impala Coupe CIYK IT THE AIK If your car has an air conditioner, don't let it remain completely idle in winter. Let it run occa­ sionally a few minutes at a time so the freon-can circulate and keep the system "freed up." i #» C- * * • • SEE FOR YOURSELF AM) TEST DRIVE OIS'E OF THESE BEAITIFIL CHEVROLETS THIS WEEK EM) AT CHFVROIH PAYTON CHEVROLET HIGHWAY 31-SOUTH, McHENRY * * * * » v C /.VV , /. v , 1 1 ,