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CARE

CV boot inspections

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WHEN YOUR favorite auto
mechanic looks you straight in the
eye and says, ‘‘I checked your
boots and they’re in good shape,”’
don’t even cast a glance toward
your tues, but rejoice in the great
news.

The boots in question are [lexi-
ble rubber sleeves which enclose
vital moving parts of the drive
shaft assemblies of front-wheel
drive cars and some rear-wheel
drive cars with independent rear
suspensions.

Their function is to hold in
lubricants and prevent dirt, sand
and water from damaging CV
{constant velocity) joints which
connect sections of the shafts.

During the next five years, ac-
cording to industry estimates, sales
of replacement CV joints are ex-
pected to increase faster than that
of any other component.

To prevent damage to these
Parts on your car, says Car Care
Council, check the condition of
those protective boots frequently.

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Inspect for cuts, leaks or split-
ting, which may reveal defects that
can be corrected to prevent major
damage to the CV joints.

Replace the boots as soon as
possible after discovering a prob-
lem. This is an important ‘‘stitch
in time.”’

When should boots be in-
spected? Have it done every time
you take your car in for routine
maintenance, oil changes or tire
repair.

And, if crawling under cars real-

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tifreeze/coolant?

® How about the condition of your
tires? Heavy loads at high speeds
on hot surfaces are hard on tires.
To avoid failure, make sure tires
have pleuty of tread and are pro-
perly inflated.

© How’s your oil? Oil is not only a
lubricant, it is a coolant as well.
And clean, well filtered oil will
help your engine survive the heat.

@ Check your transmission. Does it
slip when you shift gears? Is it
noisy? Does it shift erratically? For
those who tow a trailer, it is
especially vital for your transmis-
sion to be in the best working
order possible,

© Be sure that brakes stop evenly,
and are not making any ‘‘funny”’
noises.

Watch to see that lights are
working and that they are focused
correctly. Also check turning
signals and windshield wipers for
smearing or streaking.

Now that you’ve determined
some of your car’s problems, you
will need to find a competent auto
repair shop.

If this task seems overwhelming,

We at Coach Collision will repair your car with the most advanced and
sophisticated equipment. Our qualified technicians will restore your car to

pre-accident condition.

At Coach Collision, we take pride in our workmanship and are at your service
to restore your investment and make it look and perform as good as before.
We cater to all domestic & import vehicles, all our work complies with the
manufacturers guarantee and specifications.

For Accuracy, Courtesy, and
Quality, come and see us today.
For a free estimate call Norbert at,

ty appeals to you, make your own
checks for boots that leak or have
been cut by road debris.

Although the inspection is sim-
ple, it is easiest when the car is on
a lift. Boot replacement should be
done by a technician experienced
in drive line service, such as a
transmission specialist.

The cost of this — or other such
driveline work — varies according
to the type ef vehicle and/or the
locale.

the car

it doesn’t have to be.

Motorists can be assured of fin-
ding competent automotive service
and repair by asking for certified
technicians when visiting service
stations, car dealerships and in-
dependent shops.

Even if your car is in tip-top
snape, safeguarding it from sum-
mer heat is very important.

The most common complaint
from summer drivers is that the
heat affects a car’s radiator, caus-
ing it to boil over.

However, automotive experts
believe that heat can affect the en-
tire car, not just the coolant in the
radiator.

Tires that are “overheat
blow out or shred if the recom-
mended air pressure is not main-
tained.

Strong sunlight combined with

regularly is the best way to combat
this problem.

Keeping your car in the best
condition possible with regular
checkups is the best way to assure
a car’s longevity and the best way
for you to enjoy a safe, happy zpr-
ing and summer. -