WHATEVER THE WINTER WEATHER, caring for your car ts ‘of utmost im-
portance for safety purposes as well as the car's longevity and continued good service.
Prevent flying snow from blocking another driver's field of vision by brushing the

accumulated snow off your car before driving it.

The automobile needs the
same attention in preparing
for winter that houses
receive.

Much as strom doors and
windows, car doors and
windows should be cleaned
and the weatherstripping
checked to assure they are
sealed properly.

The. weatherstrips should
be given a bath with mild
soap and water, then
cores with — a silicone

Pinepect the windshield
washing systeni to see that it
‘:will operate “through the
., winter. This should include
“checking the hoses for
- cracks or dry rot, cleaning
(the. spray iozzles’ and ad-
*justing them so the washer
' solvent hits the proper area
by of the windshiel. _-
’: Check: for cracked or
- worn windshield wiper
blades, patticularlyif they
‘have not been. replaced in
' the past four months, If the
blade. :chatters or ‘streaks
~ when wiping: across “the
windshield, . replace - the
blade and the arm.
Next, check -the tail light
lenses. If they are cracked or

age stein

ear up for winter

collect in them and cause the .

bulbs to fail.

You wouldn’t want to go
into winter without a
properly working radiator.

Check the protection level
of the antifreeze in the
radiator cap, the hoses, belts
and, on most cars with air-
conditioning, the hot water
valve.

A properly tuned engine is
a.must for winter driving. If
the car has been tuned

recently, have the timing, - .

idle speed setting and -
automatic choke checked.
Be sure the choke is not
binding or sticking.

The oil and. oil filter.

probably ‘needs. changing

and you may. want to us¢.a_

‘lighter weight gil . than’.

normal if youlive in a cold *
climate. Lubricate the’
suspension for winter
protection, too.

(Here’s a special tip to
owners of cars with front-

’ wheel-drive: If: the:-rubber -
. boots covering ‘the constants
velocity: joints on ‘the axles |

are cracked or torn,: snow or.
ice could settle in them’ and

broken, water or ice could

$

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severly damage the joints.)

e passenger cars
onty

* air Conditioners &
light trucks extra

* parts extra if
required

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1175 W. 15th St.. North Van 985-8705 -

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brake overhaul

Parts guaranteed 2 Wheel 2Wheel
12 months or Disc Brakes Drum rakes 4
20,000 km (which- fi Ch : “
‘ever comes first).
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90 days. o , Pants &-Labour Save $7 OFF
: OFFER VALID OCTOBER 1246 = MOST CARS _ Regular Prices
& TRUCKS TO'% T.

. ~ In our Brake Overhaul we do all this... cette Ce sh
Check master cylinder, hoses, lines e Inspect cylinders and calipers
® Replace linings or disc pads e Lubricate emergency brake
e Resurface rotors of drums © * Road test
e Pressure pack inner & outer bearings ©

* Additional parts and installation extra — If required

iF FULL HYDRAULICS ARE NEEDED AND DONE, WE CAN OFFER 1 FULL YEAR OR
. 20,000 KM GUARANTEE ON LABOUR AND PARTS.

WHITE ROCK ~ BURNABY VANCOUVER * CHILLIWACK * COQUITLAM
15150 + 18th Ave. 8549 Kingsway 800 Kingsway 45753 W. YaleRoad 2739 Barnet Hwy.
{near Semiahmoo S.C.) of Imperial) (1 block east of Fraser) (near, F v. College) (Near McOonaid's)

Mon-Sat, 8:00-6:30 Mon -Sat, 8:00-5 30 Sat. 8:00-6:30

Mon.-Sat, 8:00-6:30

' ABBOTSFORD * RICHMOND MAPLE RINGE * LANGLEY
32647 South Fraser Way 4260 No. 3 Road 20800 Lougheed Hwy 19609 Willowbrook Dr
(cor. of S.F.W. and Garden) (acrosa trom ikea Furniture) (near 207th St.) (opposite White Spot)
Mon.-Bat, 8:00-6:30 — Mon,-Bat, 8:00-6:30

Mon -Sat. 8:00-6:30

Mon.-Sat. 8:00-6:30

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1345 Meine Drive 4 B1sO IO TS Ave. e27as scoTr Hears new Bth wee
ema booeee note. moon 30 Mon -Gat_ 6:00-6:30 (at Colborne near McBride)

Mon.-Sat, 8:00-6:30
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