36 - Friday, October 27, 1889 ~ North Shore News

Avoid winter dangers by being prepared

THE KEY to safe winter driving is
foresight.

With the colder months ap-
proaching, advance preparation is
essential for taking on winter's
hazards.

By taking a few precautions and

carrying a few important items in
your car, you and your family can
avoid many winter dangers.

© Always carry a can of de-icer
for the windshield. Some products
contain anti-freeze to prevent ice
from reforming, and a non-streak-

ing formula to keep windows clear.
A rugged scraper top to break
up ice and an extra large spray
button that can be depressed
without removing gloves are also
beneficial to the winter driver.
© It’s a good idea to fill up with

of the year.
Ends Sun

a windshield washing antifreeze.
The windshield may be clear of ice
and snow, but dirt kicked up from
passing cars can greatly reduce
your visibility.

¢ it's important to flush and
refiil your radiator in the fall to

shortest tire

Every tire in the store is on sale.
Terrific Savings. Great Values.
Buy | All-Season Arriva get a 2nd Arriva for half price Get a set of premium
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P205/70HRI4 Eagle GT+4 for only $104.95. And our lowest priced
All-Season from only $42.95.
Every tire in the store, from the most luxurious high performance Eagle,

to the most rugged Wrangler, have been marked down.
All of our All-Season and Snow Radials, for all kinds of vehicles - from luxury sedans

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1691 East Hastings St.
255-1388
VANCOUVER

1310 W. 4th Ave.
731-3548

NORTH VANCOUVER
880 West 15th St.
985-9131

to sporty imports: from light trucks to RV's - are all on sale.

But only for one day. Sunday October 29. So Hurry.

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BURNABY
2075 Willingdon Ave.
291-0462

SOUTH BURNABY
5850 Kingsway
437-4771
COQUITLAM

525 North Road
939-4681

COQUITLAM

2764 Barnet Hwy.
{Across from Coquitlam Centre)

941-3150

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7080 No. 3 Rd.
273-3751

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13689 - 104th Ave.
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538-1424

protect against cooling system
failure during the winter.

© A bag of sand is useful to in-
crease traction when snow or ice
cause tires to lose their grip on the
road. Keep a collapsible shovel in
your trunk to shovel the sand and
dig you out of a tough spot.

© For cars with rear wheel drive,
it’s a good idea to load up the
trunk with a heavy object like a
sand bag. The weight in the rear of
the trunk can prevent ‘‘fishtailing”’
in icy conditions. Be sure that the
weight is firmly positioned in the
front section of the trunk.

Taking these few simple precau-
tionary steps can save you and
your fan:ily from a harrowing
winter driving experience.

Find competent
auto mechanic

From pags 29

shop.

Those slick tires that just barely
got you through the summer will
be virtually useless in freezing rain
and snow. Replace them with snow
tires or all-season radials as ap-
prcpriate.

Don’t forget to examine your
spare tire and make certain that
the jack is free of rust and that it is
in working condition.

@The engine cooling system
needs an inspection, also. Check
your radiator hoses for cracking
and swelling. Look for leaks at
hose connections.

If it’s been more than two years,
drain, flush and refill your
radiator with the appropriate mix
of coolant/anti-freeze. (Caution:
Aliow the system to cool before
removing the radiator cap.)
Carefully remove bugs, leaves,
etc., from the radiator grill.

Inspect the condition and
tightness of drive belts. If your
heater and defroster are not work-
ing properly, now is the time to
have them repaired.

elt is wise to examine the ex-
haust system for overall condition
and rust-througk. Inspect your
trunk and floor boards for small
holes, too, since a leaking exhaust
system could spell trouble for oc-
cupants of tightly closed vehicles.

e If you have noticed a change
in your brakes (pulsations, longer
stopping distances, etc.), have
them examined.

If you must drive in extreme
weather, pack a survival kit. In-
clude such items as blankets,
boots, a smail shovel, tire chains
and a container of gravel or kitty
litter for traction, emergency
flairs, a good flashlight, and
perhaps even some freeze-dried
food and bottled water. A small
CB radio is a wise investment.

© Finally, do not forget the two
items that everyone seems to put
off: Oil change and tune-up.

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