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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 10 Nov 1982, p. 25

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e Sandwiches and coffee. (Not necessary for survival, perhaps. but they will help to keep you warm and your strength up.) e Heavy boots and warm socks. e An ax you can use to chop branches to e CB radio. e Snowshoes and ski poles. e A change of clothâ€" ing and socks.â€" Checkâ€"list Sorry to bring it up, but it‘s time to get your car ready for coldâ€" weather driving with its chilling rains, slick roads,â€" snow and ice. Experts suggest you take a few minutes to give your vehiclie a ‘"‘driveway inspection‘‘ and then determine whether it‘s time for a tuneâ€"up, oil change and lube or other items by looking in the owner‘s e Windshield/Mirâ€" rors: Inspect all glass for flaws and scratches. Check mirâ€" rors for cracks and any mounting problems. e Lights: Inspect and clean headlights, tail lights, backup, stop lights, turn signals and emergency flashers. Check for broken lenses. Autumn brings early darkness and foul weather driving condiâ€" tions. To be sure you can see and be seen by others while driving in the fall and winter months, the Automoâ€" tive Parts & Accesâ€" sories Association recâ€" ommends you make these following checks: «+ SERVICE ENTRE e TUNEâ€"UPS e BRAKES e Wipers: Streaks or Make sure you can see and be seen Specializing in the mechanical maintenance Trouble often strikes at inconvenient time Good weather the time to prepare for the bad DEPENDABLE SERVICE TO MOST OTHER MAKES 1 MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION 579â€"2620 of . . 9. .. HONDA DATSUN _ TOYOTA MAZDA provide shelter (espeâ€" cially if you may be caught out in wild country.) e Blanket or tarp to seal off engine against snow. Once a car stops snow quickly fills the engins-(:olnmartmen.t. e A winterâ€"tuned enâ€" gine (important). e Washers: Check and fill reservoir with a e A good storage batâ€" tery in your car. noisy squeaky blades indicate inefficient blades. If squeaking, check the arm tension. If streaking, replace the blade. If the wipers fail to operate, check the fuse first, then the wiring and switch. For the quick inspecâ€" tion, start with the enâ€" gine compartment. Check the oil level and fill if needed. Then be sure the belts are not loose, cracked or frayed. Squeeze the hoses and have them reâ€" placed if they are too soft or cracked. Reâ€" move the air cleaner manual maintenance e Insulin or other 123 Moore Ave. South WATERLOO (corner Union) e Deâ€"icing fluid for windshield. e One army (or outâ€" doorsman‘s) compass in a tough case‘ e Defroster: If not working properly, winâ€" dows may become foggy. A check for air flow is all that is reâ€" quired to determine any malfunction. medicine needed by a passenger. e Piastic garbage bags sometimes help. (They are windbreaks and keep in body heat.) e Longâ€"handied shovel (shorties are hard to use) or a hoe. cleaning solution that contains an antiâ€"freeze. If the washer is clogged, blow it out with air or push a fine wire through the jet to open it. Before closing the hood, check the levels for the automatic and make sure the bafâ€" fles are not clogged. Check the level of the radiator coolant and test for temperature tolerance. Replace the fluid if it‘s dirty or rusty. Make sure the battery has enough water and clean off any corrosion at the termiâ€" nals. (Continued from page 24) Exhaust system â€" Shake the tailâ€"pipe to determine that the clamps are firm. It is best to do these things when the weather is nice and before something fails, which usually happens at an inconvenient time or location. Lights â€" Turn on the headlights and have someone switch to the high beam while you watch. Do the same with the turn signals and the taillights. Wipers â€" Squirt fluid on the windshield and run the wipers. If they streak or miss, it‘s time for replacements. transmission, power steering, brake master cylinder and the windâ€" shield washer. Then go around the car and inspect: Tires â€" Check <the inflation pressure, inâ€" cluding the spare. Be sure there is adequate tread for winter drivâ€" ing. *Manufacturer‘s suggested retail price for the 1982 Audi 4000 : $14.995.00 ie n oys Freighe and deaier preparation ertra Deater may seli for iss engineering & efficiency. @ AUTO HAUS WATERLOO Offer valid Oct. 1, 1982 to Nov. 30, 1982 GM cars and Trucks only _ *Air Conditioning & Vans 12.95 ertra 4 spark plugs 1 dist. rotor 1 fuel filter 1 PCV vaive 1 PCV filter Price includes labour to instail the above. Air filter extra on 4 cylinder 8 spark plugs 1 dist. rotor 1 air filtor 1 fueol filter 1 PCV vaive 1 PCV filter Price includes labour to instail the above. LUBE, OIL & FILTER r Conditioning & Vans 12.9ertra _ DEPARAIMENT 165 Weber St. S., Waterlioo 742â€"4463 Compiete engine tuneâ€"up â€" PARTS INCLUDED. WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1982 â€" PAGE 25 Powered by an efficient 1.7 litre fourâ€" cylinder, fuelâ€"injected engine, the 4000 provides superb road VII'II handling and driving BUT YO «pleasure. It is available with either a crispâ€" 3VEARS, shifting 4 â€" E manual transmission or a smooth automatic at no extra cost Come in for a personal demonstration of the car and a full explanation of the card. 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