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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 13 May 1981, p. 19

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This frontâ€"wheel shimmy is a continuous shaking sensation felt in the steering wheel, floor or seat even on a smooth highway . The easiest and least expensive way to preâ€" serve the original lusâ€" ter, the Automotive Parts & Accessories Association says, is to wash the car as often as you can. A motorist always It may disappear knows that when vibraâ€" when the speed is exâ€" tion starts, the car is _ ceeded but will always trying to send a mes disappear when the car sage. slows below that If the condition is vibration, it will occur at one driving speed, usually from 50 to 70 mph, and it will continâ€" ue as long as the car is driven at that one Periodic mainteâ€" nance includes washâ€" ing and waxing. Washâ€" ing gets rid of tree sap, road tar, insects and bird droppings, gasoâ€" line, dust, industrial fallout, and other harmful agents. Once a week isn‘t too often for this important carâ€"care job and Regular wash helps car What causes vibration? 5) BRAKE JOBS FREE For Safety‘s Sake â€" bring your car in _ INSPECTIONS 1) SPRING â€" SPRUCEâ€"UP 3) WMEEL ALIGNMENT is° Lawn & Garden & Automotive Repair Tools ONLY sI 2088 :?:; onLy S‘l 4.95 C aieg AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS MARTIN‘S GARAGE in SPRING SERVICE SPECIALS Home Cleaning Repair & Moving Equip. ST. JACOBS, ONT. always wash your car as soon as feasible after driving in the rain, snow or slush. The wash water carries away those corrosive elements that cause rust. Always use cold water, never wash in the direct rays of the hot sun, and wait until the metal is cool. Your auto parts and accesâ€" sories dealer has car wash compounds and agents which will reâ€" move stubborn tar and other contaminants. Do not use detergent. Steering and suspenâ€" sion problems that cause vibration are worn shock absorbers, loose steering linkage, worn ball joints and a misaligned front end ° Other conditions causing vibration are improper tire pressure, tire buige, loose wheel nuts, outâ€"ofâ€"balance wheels, worn or loose frontâ€"wheel bearings, 664â€"2281 2) ITS SNOW TIRE TAKEâ€"OFF TIME No. 1 Service Special 4) MILEAGE TUNEâ€"UPS AS Low as SFYaQ GO FARTHER se eP i ON LESS GAS â€" MOST 4 CYL WEBEAR ST N If you live in an area where sand and salt are used on roads, or roads are sandy, hose down the underside twice a year. Be sure to keep the drain holes in the bottom of the car doors open. Inspect your car‘s finish closely. Oxidized paint looks chalky or gives the appearance of a film hiding the true color of your car. and driveshaft probâ€" lems. Don‘t confuse vibraâ€" tion with frontâ€" wheel After washing, leave the car doors ajar for a few minutes to permit water to drain. Dry thoroughly . 51 NORTHSIDE DR ST. JACOBS 28.95 e JPz sc J&fi\ ns tramp (tire thump). Frontâ€"wheel tramp is a cyclical thumpâ€"thump thump sensation which You will have to use a cleaner to remove the dead paint and a wax to WE‘VE GOT WHAT YOU NEED! HIGH CAS ECONOMY! LOW PRicESs! AND CARS THAT USE LOWER PRICED REGULAR LEADED GAS! UCI VOISIN MOTORS Plymouth Horizon |§ Miser beats every | & 5 passenger 55 domestic car for highway gas economy! 15 ARTHUR ST., VOISIN MOTORS â€" YOUR FUEL EFFICIENCY HEADQUARTERS IN IN ELMIRA 669â€"2831 41. is felt at about 25 mph This can be caused by bad shock absorbers and outâ€"ofâ€"round tires. lay on a new protective coating. A combination cleaner/wax will do WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1981% PAGE 19 92 urc HIGHWAY 55L/(100km) ELMIRA 669â€"2831 fmn\?éfih} â€" THE PROTECTORS INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. " $5993 Car Insurance * GCompulsory It‘s never too early or to late to have your Insurance needs checked. a. Now only 194 King St. S., Waterioo CALL 744â€"7381 &Omrc COMBINED 1.1/(100km)

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