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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 15 Apr 1992, p. 17

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is sunning out TA from 638° TAE 10 ways to get your car ready for the summer filter as specified in your manual â€" suggestions. Also include a first â€" more often (every 3,000 miles) <aid kit, flares and a flashlight. if you make frequent short jaunts, | Consider buying a CB radio or car extended trips with lots of lugâ€" phone. Fuel saving tips recommended.) . | i 'mh:a?t}mub:"'rze ‘ ing mmmdfiuw clamps and hoses should be checked by a pro. * Oil. Change your oil and oil NWuxfidmmmw â€" more (every 3,000 miles) if you make frequent short jaunts, extended trips with lots of lugâ€" overheating. The cooling system should be completely flushed and refilled about every 24 months. Thelevel, condition, and conâ€" gtratw:d of the eoolm:A should checked periodically. (A 50/50 mix of antiâ€"freeze and water is * Air conditioning. A marginalâ€" ly operating system will fail in hot weather. Have the system examined by a technician who is ASEâ€"certified in air conditioning repair and service. * Cooling system. The greatest cause of summer breakdowns is planning guide is youl_'*oâ€"wn;:’; manual. Read it and follow the manufacturer‘s _ recommended %mm%auwz@, you could be poised a breakdown. & You can lessen the odds: of odic maintenance. Your vehicle should last longer, too â€" up to 50 percent.longer. Here are 10 ways to get your car ready for the summer. (NC) â€"â€" In view of the recent rise in gasoline prices, General Moâ€" UEFC nesemit tors is reminding its customers and the carâ€"driving public of 10 simple * Don‘t buy high octane gasoâ€" line unless specified in the ownâ€" er‘s manual for your particular vehicle. Most GM cars are deâ€" signed for "87" octane. For Cadilâ€" lacs and highâ€"output engines, "91" (high) octane is recommendâ€" cause vehicle drag and increase fuel consumption. * Turn off the engine when sitting idle for more than a few minutes. * Drive at a steady speed whenâ€" ever possible. Avoid sudden stops * To keep cool in the summer, use the air conditioner for highâ€" way driving, but turn it off and open windows at slower speeds. Fuel economy trade:off between the "drag" of open windows verâ€" * Don‘t pump the accelerator. * Don‘t "ride" the brakes. Kee& your eyes looking far ahead. you see traffic slowing, ease off the accelerator and slow down * Keep tires inflated to recom: P prin e aninE n f 9. tire pressures once a month; let the tires "cool down" first. Don‘t forget to check your spare, and be sure the jack is in good condition. Examine each tire ‘i: tread life, uneven wearing, cupping; check the sidewalls for cuts and nicks. An alignment is warranted if there‘s uneven tread wear or if your vehicle "pulls." * Brakes. Brakes should be corrected at a good shop W::: modern testing equipment Wmd;hJeld # A dirty * Windshield wipers. o windshield causes eye fatigue and can pose a safety hazard. Replace worn blades and keep plenty of windshield washer solvent on * Tires. Have your tires rotated about every 5,000 miles. Check inspected as recommendéed in your manual, or sooner if you notice _ pulsations, . grabbing, gage, or tow a trailer. Feplice o Krier fo other fiters (air, fuel, PCV, etc.) as recommended â€" more often in dusty conditions. Have engine .“IIIII‘IIIII--â€"_"_ hue SugpLys 3 supen can B .. goocen t oeee AT SupEn _ â€" F suR2LUS Phices: | ’!! -=‘=-‘|I--I---"‘.IIIIIIII s="ma1US 4 SUPER CAR STEREOS : M AlIME® os = 565 in m m in m t M IIIIIIIIIIIIII“ / TÂ¥T m ®" _ @ans200""® + C < B Analog AM/FM Cassette Deck ... . *25 to ‘49 . C hi \v hq . it Digital AM/FM Cassette Deck ... . .*59 to ©225 | MIF . ,;; . | _E Power Booster/Equalizer .. ... ... *48 to *115 | es s ues ; â€" 6 Power Amplifiers ........... ... . *50 to *275 | o bie _ U Car Speakers From 30W to 200 W um . m * .‘ i6 @8 IOW 88 ... .................... . . *20 to ‘125 mimealnd â€" P t Subwoofers 10â€" 133 WRMS ... ... .. ‘60 ea. mds l C 12â€" 150W RuS ... ... .. *75 oa. â€"««m _ «um A\yem U â€" 15â€" 175WRMS â€".>..â€"â€"â€"â€"*110 ea. ' map t U Crossover, Midranges and Tweeters Available _:A U ‘uei U New AM/FM Antennas .......... *8 to ‘10 ‘ U CB Antennas ..................*13 t0 44 , M U Hours: Mon.â€"Wed. 9â€"6; ® A U Thurs., Fri. 9â€"8; sat. o5 744â€"6660 Lo. _ P >' u l on on on mm asmmammmamesmrssesreardderessorrdor0eese Digital AM/FM Cassette Deck . Power Booster/Equalizer .... Power Amplifiers ........... , etc.) 15. 1992 â€" PAGE 17 WATERLOOQ CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, APRIL

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