Cars can benefit fro SPRING CLEANING can give more than your house a new lease on life. Your car should be just as impor- tant a part of that ancient annual ritual. “A well-maintained car is actu- ally like a triangle, with three sides,’ said Norm Hudecki, direc- tor of technical services for Valvoline, Inc. ‘Careful attention to your car’s three sides — the outside, the inside, and the under- side — will lead to improved per- formance, longer wear and greater resale value.”” Above and beyond the exterior is the engine, where routine car maintenance is a must. However, many car owners have poor track records when it comes to taking care of their cars. A test of nearly 13,000 North American cars revealed that 31% were at least one litre low on motor oil. “Oil: is the lifeblood of the engine, so the most important thing you can do for your car is change the oil and filter regular- ly,’ said Hudecki. ‘If you do net take care of your engine, you can bet it will not be ready to perform when you need it.” ‘THE OUTSIDE ‘ Wash your car frequently but never use harsh soaps or dishwashing detergents as they remove the wax, polish and pro- tective layer from your car’s paint. . Instead, use a mild detergent specially formulated for car finishes. Use a mitt or a soft sponge to wash the car and rinse it frequently to get rid of dirt that Local chefs to autograph cooking book at the Quay ON SATURDAY, May 8, from 11 am. to 4 p.m., the author of Taste of Vancouver, Great Chefs Cookbook, and four North Shore chefs will be at the Lonsdale Quay Market Rotunda to autograph books and chat with people. The cookbook, authored by Edena Sheldon, features favorite recipes of chefs from 33 of Van- couver's best restaurants. The chefs on hand Saturday will be Wolfgang Von . Wieser of Chartwell: at the Four Seasons; Carol Chow of the Beach Side Cafe; owner-chef Philip Mitchell of Cafe Norte; and Dan Atkinson from West Vancouver’s Salmon House on the Hill. Food photographer John Sherlock will also be at the book signing. All proceeds from the sale of the book, priced at $29.95, go to feed the hungry through the Tood Runners program. — The local cuisine featured in the Taste of Vancouver, Great Chefs Cookbook offers a wide range of tastes and cooking styles. could scratch the paint. Wax or polish is a must for keeping your car safe from the elements. THE INSIDE Frequent vacuuming of carpets and cloth seats will help maintain the condition of the car’s interior, which goes a jong way toward determining its resale value. Viny! seats should be cleaned, then wiped down with a viny! pro- tectant periodically. Saddle soap is best for keeping leather seats soft and pliable. The dashboard and other interior areas should be cleaned using the appropriate cleaning products for the material, and a protectant can be used to deter fading and cracking. THE UNDERSIDE When the worst of winter is over, take your car to a car wash and thoroughly wash the under- side to eliminate the corrosive road salt used to melt snow. Actually it’s a good idea to do this periodically throughout the year. ; When the car is clean, check for spots where its protective under- coating has been eaten away by road salt or chipped by rocks and have them repaired as soon as 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION possible. Think of an automobile tune- up as your car’s annual physical — and spring is as good a time as any to schedule a complete maintenance check-up. You can do the check-up yourself or take your car to a professional, but either way you should ensure that your spring tune-up follows this 13-point check list: @ change motor oil and oil filter (5W30 or 10W30 motor oils are recommended but check your owner’s manual for the exact grade recommended). @ check and change air filter.; THE FOLLOWING are the scheduled road closures and detours for the coming week in North Vancouver District, City, West Vancouver District and along area highways. @ North Vancouver District: Doran Road: Fromme Road to Peers cy en} 51100 worth of Extras at No Extra Charge Sport wheel covers, right-hand mirror, Honda AM/FM cassette, stereo, floor mats, mud flaps, arm rest — incredible value! 1993 HONDA ACCORD LX 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION Driver's side air bag, full wheel covers, child-proof rear door locks, dual mirrors, cruise control, power steering, AM/FM cassette with 4 speakers and power antenna, Michelin tires, adjustable steering column . 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Local traffic only. @ North Vancouver City: No scheduled road closures or detours. annual spring cleaning | to make sure it is not leaking, is properly charged with refrigerant and is operating properly. @ check that hazard lights are working and that you have the equipment needed in the event of trouble: jumper cables, spare tire, tool kit, fire extinguisher, flashlight with fresh : batteries, first-aid kit, gloves and flares or a warning triangle. With a little time and know- how, this spring’s cleaning will not only have your house in tip- top shape but also your car run- ning and looking like new both inside and out. @ West Vancouver District: No scheduled road closures or detours. @ Ministry of Highways: Squamish Highway: No schedule road closures or detours. ; Includes driver's side air-bag, power assisted steering, fold down rear Seat, intermittent wipers, beverage holder, rear defroster and . 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