Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - October 5, 1978, Winnipeg, Manitoba October 15minute Check May save Pfob Ffora k Iseff Limite trip Jetton of Ymir Carls a smash Arfee to pay the safety of f Mthm hols mtg Tattala love Unes in according to Pord of Canada service that an the time it takes 1o Complete a if Astep checkup the company recommends to Drivers before starting oat on a family the Check list includes the following certain the pedal is firm and cannot be pressed close to the floor from a Speed of about 40 apply steady pressure to the Brake your car should slow Down in lion it applied Brake pressure and Stop completely if Brake is not the pedal should remain to test the parking hold Down regular Brake while applying parking if you dont engage regular parking Brake effectiveness is release regular place the ear in gear and depress the accelerator your ear should not steering in a Large parking drive your car a steady 1525 Kph in a tight Circle and take your hands off the steering test in opposite of ing wheel does not return quickly to near Centre Check for under inflated tires or need for fronted other pos sible causes Are fronted steering column alignment or steering gear suspected steering irregularities should be checked by a skilled any hard steer ing or momentary Lack of assist with Power steering systems also should be checked by a skilled Shock absorbers push Down on each fender in your car should return to Normal level Bobbing once or worn or broken Shock absorbers can adversely affect your steering con tires Fiat spots on the tire tread or vibration while driving May indicate that wheels Are excessive Wear on one Side of a tire Means fronted alignment May be Check to see that each tires cold pressure after the car his been parked at least one How meets the specifications on the Tufi decaf on the Wear on Centre treads can be caused by Over inflation Wear on outer treads be caused by examine each tire for cams or imbedded lights pull headlight switch to first the following lights should be on instrument front and rear Side and License plate these lights should remain on when the switch is pulled completely out to turn on the make certain Light High beams operate turn signals with the ignition the following lights should Flash when the turn signal lever is moved up or Down front instrument panel turn indicator and rear directional hear lights with the ignition on and a second person to place the Mission selector in reverse and make cer Tain the backup lights Are step on the Brake pedal to be sure that All Brake lights go Hazard Flasher pull out Hazard switch and see if All four directional lights mom test when your Horn can help you avoid an locks make certain that All doors close latches catch to keep doors closed and that locks work lubricate if you dont want to discover a door Latch problem after your trip is under seat belts examine belts for cuts or unusual Wear and be sure latches open and close easily and stay secure when visibility inspect ail car windows for cracks that might possibly spread and obscure vision during All mirrors should be securely fastened in place and properly fluid Levels Check to see that engine automatic transmission Radiator coolant and Windshield Washer fluid Are at prescribed with the engine test operation of the Windshield wipers and As a final Check your Emer gency equipment such As spare tire and Road flares and first Aid knowing your Battery can save trouble a Battery that appears dead can be restored by having it replace your Battery Only if one or More of the cells is damaged or weakened and will not hold a the Battery is underpowered because of the climate or electrical accessories added to the cars original the Battery Case shows buying a Battery too Many car owners trying to get the last bit of Power from their cars Bat teries end up paying for Road Calls and buying batteries with no Chance for com Parison batteries dont they Wear the director of technical services for the automotive parts accessories association Points he is Tim who offers the Fol lowing recommendations for buying a Battery know the outside dimensions of your present a new Battery should be neither too Large nor too Small for the Check the voltage by counting the cells compartments in your present if there Are six cells you have a 12volt Battery three cells Means six the replacement Battery should be at least As powerful As the original equip ment which came with your the greater the Power Drain from electrical accessories or the higher the Bat Terys Power rating should driving habits Are a Stop and Start driving with Little Lon distance travel requires higher Power How Long do you plan to keep your car dont buy a lifetime Battery if you Are about to Trade it shop for be sure you understand the provi Sions of the warranty before you make your the res on Molbo Waltl keep manual Handy to Check service the Apia Auto Check Chart was developed by the automotive parts accessories association to help you keep an accurate account of the service that have been performed to your Auto the operations Are separated by the average maintenance due to the differences Between various automobile makes and consult your owners manual for the manufacturers recommended service intervals for your become familiar with the Chart so that you know when each of the maintenance operations is to be per place the Chart in a convenient such As the Glove so that it is readily How to use it note the Date and mileage at the time of the service operations under the column on the left and Check the appropriate additional copies of the Apia Auto Check Chart Are Avail Able from member retailers or by sending a stamped self addressed envelope to Auto Check 1025 Connecticut Cooling system Check simple to do from Ford a Doit yourself Check of your cars engine Cooling system and air conditioner can help you avoid a costly breakdown or a spoiled vacation according to Ford of Canada National service manag the Ford service manager recommends the following Cooling system Check hoses squeeze Radiator and Heater hoses for soft or Brittle spots that indicate a need for re White or rust coloured stains near Hose clamps or else where on the Hose usually Point to a Loose connection or ping1 not always the wrong gasoline engine pinging it could mean merely that you Are using gasoline with octane that is too Low or that the engine needs a timing and the automotive parts accessories association a Ping also can indicate More serious Apia Points belts inspect fan and other drive belts for Wear and belts that Are frayed Loose or damaged should be belts should give less than on half Inch under pressure from your the surface of your cars Radiator for dents or damage that might require make certain the Radiator pressure Cap locks firmly in if the Spring on the pressure Cap seems Loose or the Cap May have to be its Best to remove the Radiator Cap with the engine use extreme Cau Tion whenever attempting to re move a pressure Cap while the engine is still Cooling is improved by cleaning bugs and butterflies from the Radiator coolant the Antifreeze and water solution in your Radiator should reach to within two or three inches of the radiators filler neck or to the col fill Mark on the Side of the if coolant is dirty or the system should be flushed and refilled with fresh so if the system requires fre quent amounts of additional anti a More thorough Check by a service technician is air conditioning problems arc More difficult to the Ford service expert a noticeable drop in Cooling efficiency is a common sign that professional service May be things May get a bit but turning on your cars Heater with the Blower at full Speed May help As a last resort to bring Down the temperature of an Over heated engine Long enough to reach a phone or service the Heater serves As a min iradia Torto Siphon heat away from the engine if the warning Light remains you should pull Over to the Side of 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