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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 15 Oct 1982, p. 59

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,Vt-t i-} {;*•/ • brinp with it a wide variety of auto- m engines which refose to turn over t on stubborn patches of snow or ice. it's a good idea to keep a bag of salt at, a rubber mat, inserted under the n provides just the right amount of FALL SPECIAL •Flush System •Install New Thermostat •Install New Anti-freeze •Check All Hoses & Belts •Pressure Check Cooling System PAGE It - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1M2 H O N D A LAKELAND AUTO REPAIR, INC. COMPLETE SERVICE ON ALL TYPES FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC CARS FACTORY TRAINED PERSONNEL 5110 WEST RT. 120 MCHENRY, IL 60050 NEW & USED TIRES IN STOCK Phone: (815) 344-3200 (815) 344-2510 JOHN PANOS Answer: 11 isn't. The best Uw I anti-freeze or coolant, as it is more corrects called, M 7^ "̂̂ is seldom effective after a year, or 12,000 miles. Coolants not only offer HHilHlllIlM: j protection against freezing, •IhViUUIUHRIhiIHH they inhibit corrosion and system-clogging rust particles. To keep your cooling system in the best condition, we recommend a yearly drain and pressure backfiush of the system, and the installation of fresh coolant. Prepare your car far cold weather driving conditions Sorry to bring it up, but it's schedule. time to get your car ready for For the quick inspection, cold-weather driving with its A1C suggests starting with the chilling rains, slick roads.^Sengine compartment. Check snow and ice. the oil level and fill if needed. The Automotive Informa- Then be sure the belts are not tion Council (AIC) suggests you take a few minutes to give your vehicle a "driveway in­ spection" and then determine whether it's time for a tune-up, oil change and lube or other items by looking in the own­ er's manual maintenance loose, cracked or frayed. Squeeze the hoses and have them replaced if they are too soft or cracked. Remove the air cleaner and make sure the baffles are not clogged. Check the level of the radia­ tor coolant and test for temper- motive problems, from to ears which get To prevent the latter, it's a in your car. Failing that, a tire in question, often provides just traction to get you going. bag of salt iserted under the right amount of ature tolerance. Replace the fluid if it'sdiity or rusty. Make sure the battery- has enough water and clean off any corro­ sion at the terminals. Before closing the hood, check the levels for the auto­ matic transmission, power steering, brake master cylin­ der and the windshield washer. Then go around the car and inspect: Tires -- Check the inflation pressure, including the spare. Be sure there is adequate tread for winter driving. Lights -- Turn on the head­ lights and have someone switch to the high beam while watch. Do the same with turn signals and the tail- Wipers -- Squirt fluid on the windshield and run the wipers. If they streak or miss, it's time for replacements. Exhaust system -- Shake the tail-pipe to determine that the clamps are firm. AIC says it is best to do these things when the weather is nice and before something fails, which usually happens at an inconvenient timfc or lo­ cation. WSA3TER0RAFT 3"YEAR MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY Under norma! operating conditions you may novar hava to add water to thasa batteries again. Average Cranking Performance 22F 24 24F 27 27F 73 74 3 v--r I 810 I 3501 350 I 410 I 410 I 310 I 3501 77 Sale (With exchange) Tha tutUr^ •P*Hte«iow and to provide extra power lor most 7o7-Q201 thru 767-1209 «•* «!cS> Sale Good Oct. 15 thru Oct. 22 (GoasttoGoast McHENRY MARKET PLACE 385-6655

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