§2 ~ Wednesday, October 26, 1988

- North Shore Ne

Don't blame battery

IT’S POSSIBLE the best never-
say-diegbattery won’t get your car
started this winter.

The reason, according to ex-
perts, is that not all engine parts
and systems are as maintenance-
free,

But you can prepare for the ef-
fects of cold weather with the fol-
lowing helpful tips:

© Buy the best battery you can
afford when it’s time to replace it,
about every three years. Cheap
batteries have a lower power
reserve.

Remember, a battery will lose 35
per cent of its cranking power at
O°C and 50 per cent at -17°C.

© Check the condition, tightness
and cleanliness of the battery
posts. The electrical resistance that
develops when a battery cable ter-
minal is loose or badly corroded
can cause a no-start problem.

© Keep the gas tank full. This
prevents condensation of moisture

in the tank, which leads to fuel line
freeze-up.

© Use the correct grade of winter
motor oil for local weather condi-
tions. Many vehicle manufacturers
recommend a thinner 10W30
multi-viscosity oi! to reduce engine
part wear during the winter.

* Consider a minor engine
tuneup, including checks of the
charging and starting systems,
spark plugs, ignition wires and the
choke.

Wet or cold winter weather in-
creases deficiencies in ignition
components, and worn spark plugs
easily require twice the electricity
of new ones.

if the choke is not operating
properly, the engine will crank
slowly and will be hard to start.

© Rust, seeping antifreeze and
dirt in the cooling system can cause
your engine to crank sluggishly or
not at all.

IS YOUR CAR
EATER HEATING?

a Your car heater won't last forever. If you are getting into your cai an these cooler fall mornings
Wa. and finding that your windows will not clear up, it could well be due to a leaking heater. This
has the effect of a steaming kettle beneath your dashboard, and no amount of wiping and fidd!-
ing with your defroster will fix it, Your cooling system should be serviced every “2” years to

ptevent unnecessaty damage

Come in for a HEATER TUNE-UP and enjoy clear sailing this fall and winter.

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NEWS photo Nei! Lucente

DICK IRWIN Chevrolet’s
Reg Dartnell reminds drivers
that a new battery might
make the difference this
winter as colder
temperatures mean cars are
harder to start.

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