24 ~ Friday, April 7, 1989 - North Shore News Spring driving ‘no mean feat’ OPERATING A car isn’t just making certain the car is working as it should — it also means having a safe driving attitude. The ability to confidently and safely manipulate a ton or two of rolling machinery, .often at high speeds, is no mean feat. And, like any skill, driving takes practice, preparation, and a sincere dedication to do your best every time you perform. Spring plays tricks on drivers. For example, robins aren’t the only things to make their appear- ance during spring — children also appear, chasing balls and riding bikes. The skilled driver knows this, and takes special precautions when driving in areas where children are likely to play. Spring rains replace snow, mak- ing salt-grimy roads treacherously slippery — especially when it just begins to rain. Of course, the harder it rains, the more difficult it becomes for tires to make contact with the road, ‘As speed increases on wet roads, there comes a point when the tires completely lose contact with the pavement and we travel along on a thin but potentially deadly cushion of water. This is known as hydroplaning, and the only way to prevent it from happening is to slow down. Spring puddles represent many hazards to drivers — not to men- tion to hapless pedestrians who may suffer the misfortune of walk- ing beside a puddle as one of us sails carelessly by. And if water gets into your brake linings, your brakes can become temporarily disabled. If you’ve been forced to drive through a puddle, test your brakes as you emerge on the other side. It may take a couple of depressions of the brake pedal to dry out the brake linings. Keeping your cool YOUR CIRCULATORY system pumps cooling blood throughout your overheated body in the same way the cooling system in your vehicle circulates coolant throughout your engine to keep it from overheating. Your vehicle’s engine couldn’t operate — in fact, many parts would soon be destroyed — if it weren't for the cooling system. An automotive cagine runs most efficiently when the coolant temperature is between 82 and 90 degrees Celsius. coolant helps a cold engine heat up. As the engine warms to its ideal operating temperature, the cooling system then keeps the engine from running too hot. Like all systems, the cooling system in your vehicle is comprised of a number of interlocking com- ponents: BCAA APPROVED NOR EST DRIVE IN SERVICE Initially, the, Radiator Probiems? Bring it to the en — OVER 37 YEARS ON THE NORTH SHORE Just off Pemberten, drive atound back. Mon-Fri. 8:00-5:30, Sat. 8:00-3:00 1:30 RADIATORS LTD. A radiator through which air passes removes heat from the cir- culating coolant; a_ radiator pressure cap, designed to seal the coolant system and raise the boil- ing of the coclant so it can operate at peak pressure; a thermostat to prevent the coolant from flowing between the radiator and the engine until the motor reaches its proper operating temperature; rad hoses, water jackets and passages through which the coolant cir- culates; a fan to draw air through the radiator, and a water pump to circulate the coolant, often driven by the same fan belt. Radiator coolant should be replaced at least every second year to ensure your system remains clean and cools efficiently. Check your owner’s manual for the specific instructions on your vehi- cle. experts! 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