36 - Friday, April 3, 1992 - North Shore News

Car care tips in preparation for summer

MOTORISTS, BEWARE:
Summer’s heat, dust and
stop-and-go traffic will
take their toll on your vehi-
cle.

Add the effects of last winter
and you could be poised for a
breakdown.

You can lessen the odds of
mechanical failure through period-
ic maintenance. Your vehicle
should last longer, too —- up to
50% longer, according to an
automotive service institute.

The following car care tips are a
public service. Some are easy to
do; others require a skilled auto
technician.

@ Getting started.

The best planning guide is your
owner’s manual.

Read it and follow the manu-
facturer’s recommended _ service
schedule.

Diploma

@ Air conditioning.

A marginally operating system
will fail in hot weather.

Have the system examined by a
technician who is certified in air
conditioning repair and service.

@ Cooling system.

The greatest cause of summer
breakdowns is overheating.

The cooling system should be
completely flushed and refilled
about every 24 months.

The level, condition, and con-
centration of the coolant should
be checked periodically. (A 50/50
mix of antifreeze and water is
usually recommended.)

Do-it-yourselfers, wait until ihe
engine has cooled before removing
the radiator cap.

The tightness and condition of
drive belts, clamps and hoses
should be checked by a pro.

@ Ol.

Change your oil and oil filler as

programs

geared to people

returning

RETURNING TO a mod-
ern office after being out of
the workforce for many
years can be an intimidating
experience for anyone
without recent skills
upgrading.

This term North Shore Continu-
ing Education will offer two in-
tensive retraining programs to
help workers acquire skills needed
for today’s office environment.

One program will stress general
office skits and the other will
focus on computer training.

A choice of three orientation
and information sessions wiil be
held to acquaint students with the
programs.

They will be held at the Lucas
Centre, 2132 Hamilton Ave. in
North Vancouver, on Monday,
April 13 from 9:30 to Il a.m.,
Tuesday, April 14 from 7 to 8:
p.m. and Wednesday, April 15
from 1:30 to 3 o.m.

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Program will run Monday to Fri-
day from May 4 to June 12, 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lucas
Centre.

At the end of the program stu-
dents will have acquired skills in
electronic typing, office transcrip-
tion, receptionist skills, word pre-
cessing, filing and effective written
communication.

The entry requirement for this
program is a typing speed of 25
words per minute.

The computes /word processing
diploma program is also a full-
time course, which will run from
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., from May | to May 29.

This intensive four-week pro-
gram introduces students to cur-
tent versions of DOS, Word
Perfect and Lotus 123.

Entry requirements for the pro-
gram are basic keyboarding and
some previous office experience.

For more information about the
orientation sessions or either of
the diploma programs, call Joan
Fleischer at 980-2713 or 986-8888.

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specified in your manual — more
often (every 3,000 miles) if you
make frequent short jaunts, ex-
tended trips with lots of luggage,
or tow a trailer.

@ Engine performance.

Replace other filters as recom-
mended — more often in dusty
conditions.

Have engine problems (hard
Starts, rough idling, diminished
power, etc.) corrected at a good
shop with modern testing equip-
ment and certified technicians.

@ Windshield wipers.

A dirty windshield causes eye
fatigue and can pose a safety
hazard.

Replace worn blades and keep
plenty of windshield washer sol-
vent on hand.

@ Tires.

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Have your tires rotated about
every 5,000 miles.

Check tire pressures once a
month; let the tires cool down
first.

Don’i forget to check your
spare, and be sure the jack is in
good condition.

Examine each tire for tread life,
uneven wearing, and cupping;
check the sidewails for cuts and
nicks.

An alignment is warranted if
there’s uneven tread wear or if
your vehicle pulls.

@ Brakes.

Brakes should be inspected as
recommended in your manual, or
sooner if you notice pulsations,
grabbing, noises and longer stop-
ping distance.

Minor brake problems should

be corrected promptly.

®@ Lights.

Inspect all lights and bulbs;
replace burned out bulbs; period-
ically clean dirt and insects from
all lenses.

Never clean the lenses with a
dry rag as this may scratch them.

@ Emergencies.

Carry some basic tools.

Ask a technician for sugges-
tions.

Also include a first aid kit, .
flares and a flashlight. -

Consider buying a CB radio or
car phone.

To find a good mechanic, ask
friends and associates for recom-
mendations; check out the reputa-
tion of the repair shop with your
local consumer group.

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