9 tips to help SuUrVIVe winter

From page 32 coat of wax or polish. taspect all lights and replace burned out bulbs. Replace worn wiper blades — summer's dust and insects are tough on them — and make cer- tain you have plenty of washer fluid to fight road salts and grime. Carry emergency gear such as gloves, boots, blankets, flares, a flashlight, ete. 3. Bartery. The battery is called on to work very hard in cold weather (hard staris in the morn- ings, increased use of headlights and the heater blower, etc.), but as temperatures drop so does the cranking power of most batteries, Battery failure is oa typical cold-weather problem. The only accurate way fo detect a weak battery is with the professional equipment available at geod repair shops. Most people, Uirough, can per- form. routine care. Serape away corrosion from posts and cable connections; clean all surfaces: se-tighten all connections. Wear § : 7 } eye protection and rubber gloves | ime. ave, i ' up " to avoid contact with the corrosive ff : th * — ? Have your oi! and filter changed and we will give your vehicle a

deposits and acid. . wif _ - a me | oe e 4. Engine oil. The oil change is . . : ' ere G : 2 19-POINT WiNTER CHECK-UP one Of the most vital maintenance 3 me lhe : : ™ ie S| oe 2 tasks, yet it is one of the most ne- § ‘s q ° : ; a . : AT Ne EXTRA COST. 5 . a ca as . ia soo °

glected. The oi! and filter should be changed as specified in) your owner’s manual — more often (every 3,000 miles), if you do a lot of stop-and-go driving, carry heavy toads, or drive long : distances. Tt ag : 5. Cooling system. To help pre- : vent radiator ftreeze-ups and/or LUBE, OIL & FILTER AND HERE’S WHAT WE DO

overheating. the cooling sysiem should be completely fushed and : i refilled about every 24 months. Mf SPOINT ENGINE CHECK 3-POINT COOLING SYSTEM CHECK

The level, condition, and con- ‘J Oil level ana automane tansmussion tnd ab ne gotrostar 9 centration of the coolant should 3 “J An ater i Hoses anc clamps be checked periodically. Never "PCY Valve 7 ° remove the radiater cap until the 4 ave a Aalticeze engine has cooled down. 7 iJ HabRiset Valve (wre applic abies 4-POINT ELECTRICAL CHECK

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drive belts, clamps, and hoses tj Tres and tre pressure and clades should be checked by a pro. {3 Front-end steering lrkage

6. Engine performance. {f you . (Parking brake cabie noticed engine driveability prob- lems such as rough idling, hard starts, stalling, and diminished power during the summer. by all : ‘a Esnayst system means zet them corrected now, j F before harsh weather sets in.

The air, fuel, and PVC filters should be replaced according to the manufacturers’ recommenda- tions,

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7. Heater/detroster. For your : Q WHEN AL Tt USE POINTS ARE CHECKED, comfart ; cas fant heater: : WE TEL GIVE YOU A WRITTEN REPORT IF comfort and safety, the heater and YOUR VEHICLE REQUIRES ANY SERVICE defroster should be in good work- WY WORK WE: TELL YOU WHAT IT IS AND

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tially deadly fumes from. entering your vehicle, have your exhaust system examined for leaks and the underbods Gind trunk) inspected for small holes. S. Tires. Balding tires are a safety hazard and ot lite use in snow and slush, Tires should be . routed about every 3.000 miles. Boas ; The air) pressure should be g Show your : . ra —*\ ae checked once a month: let the fig CaF you care “4177 MARINE DRIV AON. VANCOUVER - tires “cool down’ first. Check the _ Ce? 2 Pe ye gt a ate sidewalls for nicks and cuts. Ex- amine tices for tread life, uneven wearing, and cupping. 9, Brakes, Regular maintenance will extend the life of your brakes -