BLADES NEED CHANGING? Watch windshield wipers in winter WINDSHIELD wipers are among the most crucial safety features on your car. Yet statistics show that seven out of 10 cars on the road need new wiper blades, and an even higher percentage have some trouble in the wiper system. Here’s how to maintain your windshield wiper system: © Blades which hold the rubber “*squee-gees”” ur refills, should be changed every one to two years. The rubber refills should be replaced about twice a year, in the spring and fail. If wipers receive greater than average use, or you leave your car outdoors, change blades and refills more frequently. Always replace in pairs. Wiper arms should be checked, too, for proper alignment. Insert a business card between the wind- shield and the rubber refill when the arm is at midarc. If at some point the windshield does not contact the refill, the wiper arm needs realigning. © The windshield washer fluid reservoir should be checked mon- thly and refilled as needed. In the winter, check it weekly. Don’t get caught with an empty reservoir when the windshield gets splashed with dirt! ° “‘Chattering’’ describes the noise and jerky motion that occurs when the wipers fail to glide smocthly across the windshield. Check the following possible causes: a) the rubber refills are worn; b) the blades are installed improperly; c) the arm tension needs adjusting; d) worn linkage. eApply lubricant to the transmission arms and pivot shaft assemblies in the windshield wiper motor once a year to prevent wear. If the motor fails to turn on, shut Don’t neglect brakes ONE OF the most important car care maintenance items is your car’s braking system. Neglecting proper maintenance of a car’s brakes can cause added expense later and, at the same time, lead to a possibly dangerous stopping situation. When a car has been slowed and stopped many thousands of times, the linings or disc pads will wear. This happens so gradually that the car owner may not recognize any change until it’s too late. You should check your owner’s manual for the recommended ser- vice interval or get a brake inspec- tion at least once cach year, par- ticularly if you do a lot of city driving (which is especially hard on brake parts). Check the brake fluid ievel as outlined in your manual. If the fluid is low, you should have it checked by a qualified technician as soon as possible. Driving habits affect the life of car brakes more than any other Riding the brakes when driving can result in premature wear of brake linings. it’s also an unsafe practice. 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