~. “nn SS PECtEd areas. Should you ad Ct A20 - Sunday, November 7, 1982 - North Shore News TWO. BIRDS. WITH. ONE STONE When your car is up on the tift for its regular lubrication, you have a perfect opportunity to do a fast. easy check of the exhaust system. something few motorists do, taking it too much ‘for granted, How many times have you seen a muffler lying in or beside the road? It just. fell off and caused, someone a lot of grief that day. So when your car is up on the lift, look for telltale signs - of problems to come like broken brackets: and loose connections, holes and dents. Even more important are areas of rust and corrosion. These. are the earliest signs:of large holes developing in-the: system. - Take~-a- screwdriver and probe ‘gently at these break. through - an area of corrosion,** you've riot created a problem, you've avoided one. The car is now in a muck better position to have the muffler replaced than it would be out on a busy highway. “Most mufflers ‘today are designed to slow down exhaust pases.. It serves a useful purpose, but mieans more rust and corrosion and more frequent replacement of mufflers. Most muffler shops will inspect exhaust system free of charge if you don’t want to do it yourself. So what. are | you waiting for? If you’re not sure whether or not your wiper blades are able to give Armistice Day services for NV Armistice Day services will be held on November 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the Cenotdph, 8th and Lonsdale Avenue, Immediately following the service, the parade will. move up Lonsdale to 13th where Brigadier D. An- derson will take the salute from veterans plus a con- tingent from the RCMP, Sixth Field Engineers, and the Cadet Services. The North Vancouver Youth Band will take part in the parade. Bert Williams is the parade marshall while Pastor E.H. Lewis and Rev. R. Wickens will be officiating clergy. It’s. be prepared for the -next your, en | you smear-free vision in a. downpour, give them a test. Use your windshield washers. wo wipers and watch for streaking or smearing. The ‘Consumer Automotive Advisory Council suggests replacing worn blades with new ones when the weather is clear, to downpour. Cars have never been credited with having an intelligence. of their own. But they do sometimes try to tell you when.a problem is coming. You just have to ... understand. their language: ---: If the car makes a grinding _that the: starter is about to to wet the glass; turn on the: -with:your car. ~ Fas: you've got a sure message | quit. It’s either: not engaging or releasing properly. ° Stull -another message comes with a_ bird-like chirping from. the front .of the -motor~-area: It’s not a bearings are worn out. - If the: car whistles at high speeds, it’s a simple problem - wind leaks in the weather stripping around the win- dows or doors. This is probably the cheapest problem you'll ever have If : _ you... hear "metallic ® passenger cars -only . © air conditioners & light trucks extra * parta extra if required North Van Autobrake 1175 W, 15th St., North Van 985-8705 fees ‘ : ee oa . throughout the year. If you own a Japanese auto tet our factory trained technicians keep it In good condition CALL IKE FOR APPOINTMENT WE ALSO SERVICE DOMESTIC CARS 1.B. AUTO 1189 - W. 16th St. N. Van. (one bik. south of Marine/ott Pemberton) | | A ET MITSUBISHI rPHAO