37 Wednesdays, Mareb %, 1988 North Shore News Oil and filter change vital to car’s health THE MOST frequent automotive automotive transmission, accor- service job is the oi! and fitter change, according to Fucts and Figures by Motor Vehicle Manu- facturers. Quoting from the service job analysis, the publication reports more than 148 million oil changes, with 99 per cent of car owners re- questing the oil filter be replaced at the same lime, Nearly as many requested a chassis lube job as well. OW! change, along with filter replacement, continues to be among the most critical areas of car maintenance, according to Car Care Council, which expects this trend to continue because of the popularity of four cylinder cars, Maintaining fluids and filters is critical to cur care, particularly with harder-working smaller engines. One filter that is not changed as often as it should be is in the ding to this industry source. Repair shop owners reported overhauling 2% million automatic transmissions in 1984, nearly equalling the 2% million new and rebuilt engines they installed. AVOID OVERHAULS Repairmen say most overhauls could be avoided through periodic replacement of the transmission fluid and filter. This inexpensive service, they report, is the most neglected item of car care. The second most common replacement component, according to the Hunter survey, was the air filter, followed by spark plugs. Especially significant is the fact that despite the many owners’ manuals which suggest changing the oil filter with every other oil change, people opt for a new filter cach time. CHECKING YOUR car's oil level is one of the simplest routine tasks involved in auto maintenance — and one of the most important. Have a full-service gas station attendant ensure the oij’s level is up to the mark or monitor it yourself. Radiator and Heater Repa f For fast, professional repairs and e service of your cooling system and/or air conditioner, come direct to the specialisis DRIVE IN SERVICE Just off Pemberton, drive around back. Mon-Fri. 8:00-5:30, Sat. 8:00-3:30 WHY PAY MORE? #] - Undercoating only *95°° All weather undercoating adds quiet to your car #2 - Rust-proofing only *85°° A wise precaution indeed to further insure your investment #3 - Supershine only %145°° “Neither sun, rain, smog, heat, cold. sait or snow can hurt this tough beautiful high gloss ‘shine only *45°° #4 - Scotch Guard Protects your seals, carpeis, etc. Come fo the Professionals. 30 years in the same location. Don't be fooled by imitators. For the finest in custom polishing, interior shampooing, steam cleaning, motor, wheels, etc. Phone for appt. NORTH VAN UNDERCOATING 1311 Pemberton Ave., N.Van. 987-4477 iy ICBC = a BODY La LSS REPAIRS . B BRITISH -- CONTINENTAL ROTORS “Your import specialists” Courtesy cars available. BODY SHOP — 925-1009 PARTS — 985-0517 ‘Mechanical Repairs — 985-1833 NORTH VANCOUVER BCAA APPROVED OVER 36 YEARS ON THE NORTH SHORE NOR EST RADIATORS 1175 West 14tn St. 1525 WELCH ST. . N.Van 984-0374) PAY LESS & GET MORE! “UNDERCOATING ..............°99@ RUST PROOFING ..............°8O PAINT SEALANT................995 SCOTCH GUARDING............°40 COMPLETE PACKAGE ........... 9275 ALL SERVICES COME WITH A LIFETIME WARRANTY DIMMNG e Pans 986-9868 1130 W. 14th ST., NORTH VANCOUVER 30th year of service to tens of thousands . of domestic & foreign CE it 6 car & light truck owners re eae a © COMPLETE MECHANICAL REPAIRS & SERVICE © COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIRS & PAINTING “All makes & models of cars, trucks & R.V.’s”. x “FREE COURTESY CARS AVAILABLE” x 1.C.B.C. vendor BCAA approved A.R.A. certified Quality workmanship — Trustworthy service 985-7455 183 Pemberton Ave., North Van. 985-7195 174 Pemberton Ave., N.Van.