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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 19 Apr 1989, p. 28

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The key to getting your car started is having the strongest The rarst suggestion is to try to have your car protected from the wind. Even a leaky. unheated garage is better than nothing at all, If you do have to leave your car out, face the engine away from the wind. Cars don't like wind chill any more than people do. You might even consider covering the front of the engine with a blanket or, in extreme cold, place a lamp with a 75-watt bulb under the hood with an extension to the nearest outlet. Have the light near the battery, but not touching it. tapo/his-tttsis:, Tips for starting you car PAGE 28 _ WATERLOO W. WEDNESDAY Am 19, was Here are a few tips on how to reduce your chum at having a no-start situation when those cold spells hit. SPRING SPECIAL p LUBE,_OIL &_F|L1'ER Defensive driving for safe motoring According to automotive specialists, the best advice anyone can give about driving a vehicle ia: Drive defensively. They define defensive driving as "being ready for anything at any time. anywhere." Here are some tips they Mfer: . Always expect the unexpected, whether on city streets, rura1rorsdsoehighnmrts. Ammothatpodmimorother dnven may not be paying attention, may he can!“ and make mistykes. Think of what they might do and be prepared to react accordingly, . Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars, often followed by other children. Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors Into oncoming trame. Watch for movement in parked cars - someone may be about to open a door and step out right in front of you, . Expect other drivers to accidentally run stop signs or traffte lights. Approach any intersections with caution and be ready to stop If you think another car is not preparing to stop, slow down and make a quick jab on the horn to alert the driver. with engine tuneup HERE IS WHAT WE DO: . CHECK ENGINE COMPRESSION . INSTALL PLUGS . INSTALL FUEL FILTER . INSTALL AIR FILTER . 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