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Whether it be a quick trip
to the beach or a long haul
through the mountains,

summer time driving is
exciting, pleasurable — and
very hard on cars.

The British Columbia
Automobile Association
advises motorists to check
their cars before every trip,
and to pay close attention to
‘components most affected
by hot weather:

COOLING
SYSTEM

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easier, in recent years since
cars have been equipped
with clear plastic coolant
recovery tanks. Check the
coolant level each time gas is
purchased or before leaving
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remove the radiator cap to
check the level. Do this only
when the engine is cold, you
could receive serious burns
removing the cap from a hot
engine. If the level is low,

antifreeze and-—water even
during the summer; it will
prevent corrosion build-up —
a major cause of radiator
plugging and overheating.

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While most of the engine’s
heat is dissapated through
the cooling and exhaust

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