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In cold weather, motor oil flows slower and takes longer to lubricate the engine so most automotive experts recommend switching to a thinner, fasterâ€" flowing grade of oil in winter. The lower the number in front of the ‘W on the label, the better the oil will flow to vital engine parts in colder temperatures. For example, a 5W30 flows better than a 10W30 in cold temperatures and is therefore the recommended grade for winter driving. Motor oils job is to provide the engine‘s metal parts with a thin film of lubrication which keeps metalâ€"onâ€" metal friction and the resulting wear to a minimum. A good oil helps pistons, crankshafts and valves move easily inside the engine while at the same time colâ€" "Having the dealer or installer select the proper oil for winter driving can improve horsepower and increase fuel economy," explains Pileggi. "The lubricaâ€" tion provided by a quality motor oil can prolong engine life under regular driving conditions. But as most of us know, the Canadian winter is far from regâ€" ular driving conditions." Pileggi, who is technical services coâ€"ordinator for Valvoline Canada, provides technical support to the company‘s customers, advises that semiâ€"synthetic motor oil is the ideal choice for most cars. "Each motor oil formulation has its strong points," says Pileggi. "Because so many of us drive in very cold ent temperatures." The icy grip of Canada‘s winter doesn‘t have to squeeze the life out of your car‘s engine this year if you think first about changing your motor oil to meet Canadian driving conditions. "A lot of drivers put snow tires on their vehicles, change to winter floor mats, get the body rustproofed and flush out the radiator when they are getting their cars ready for winter," says motor oil expert Kathy Pileggi. "But most of them just continue to get the same type of motor oil installed season after season, not realizing that oil performs differently under differâ€" PAGE 46 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1994 The change in seasons means it‘s time to change your car‘s oil Insert Express is an inexpensive, effective way of hitung that promotions. We can put that message out to your neif Insert Express is the distribution arm of the Waterloo Chronicle Each Wednesday, we can deliver from 1000 to 24,500 ins As a fast food operator, you know that the Fast Food Outlets J®| Insert Express Smart operator grabs more than his share of the pizza pie. * MELPING SMALL BUSINESS IN a sIG way n put that message out to your neighbourhood, or the entire city of Waterloo. tion arm of the Waterloo Chronicle, Waterloo‘s awardâ€"winning community newspaper can deliver from 1000 to 24,500 inserts for you for as little as $32 per thousand, So get us working for you. It‘s the smart way to operate he vast majority of your business comes within a neighbourhood radius of your outlet way of hitting that market and letting people know of specials and 886â€"2830 4. Check windshield wiper blades regularly. A worn wiper blade can affect visibility. 5. Check condition of spark plugs and replace as recommended by the owner‘s manual. 6. Change the air filter regularly as recommended in the owner‘s manual. 7. Repair headlights, brake lights and turn signals that are not working properly. 8. Inspect condition of brakes and brake fluid. 9. Consider enrolling in a defensive driving or skid control course. 10. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk. The kit should contain a hat, gloves, boots, blankets, flares, a shovel, a bag of sand, a candle and matches, booster cables, a flashlight and a piece of chocolate for energy. 1. Check the motor oil level regularty. Have your dealer or installer change the oil and oil filter every three months or 5,000 kilometres. 2. Check tire inflation and tread condition. 3. Check belts and hose for cracks or missing WINTER CAR CARE TIPS conditions as low as â€"35C, I would recommend changâ€" ing to a quality 5W30 grade semiâ€"sythetic when preparing a car for winter this year." Along with semiâ€"sythetics, motor oil is also availâ€" able in mineralâ€"based and fully synthetic formulas. Mineralâ€"based oils are made from natural petroâ€" leum products and have been the industry standard for years, offering a wide range of protection at norâ€" mal operating temperatures. Synthetic motor oil is a processâ€"enhanced premium product. It is scientifically developed for high perforâ€" mance luxury and racing cars but it is not recomâ€" mended for some car models prior to 1980 due to changes in engine technology. Semiâ€"synthetics are a blend of the best properties of superior performance at an affordable price. = +m mm nentoans [ i l j |Oil Spraying |