PAGE 16, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1984, WHITBY FREE PRESS SOUTH PICKERING AUTO REFINISHING CENTRE INC. HAS A NEW LOCATION WITH EVERY COMPLETE REFINISH PRESENT THIS AD AN D RECEIVE FREE BODY SIDE MOLDING, PINSTRIPE AND GRAVEL GUARD. 427~851 i 754 McKAY RD. PiOKEiNO*ý'îY ose xhust art n I ret A Detroit police car's flashing blue lights signaled a car to the PRurb Dugaecn Your Local Chrysier. Dodge cold wave. The family of four was hurriedly pulled from the vehicle as an officer announ- ced: "You've got a bon- fire under the gas tank!"' The car's dangling muffler, dragging against the pavement, had created so much friction it was glowing red and throwing sparks. Later the alert policeman drove the family to a relative's home rather than gam- hIe further with the disabled car. Like so many other automotive troubles, this one. is more prevalent in cold weatber when conden- sation and sait speed the rusting and weakeming of exhaust system parts, says Car Care Coundil. The danger of a gas tank fire is not the only concern. Anyone who has run into a fallen muffler at higbway speeds knows this too, is a very real hazard. The most common threat cornes from poisonous carbon monoxide fumes, which can enter a car from a Ieaking exhaust system. Car Care Council urges motorists to check their vehicle's exhaust systems frequently. The à à rT. M . LCIa 1'¶*1 Sait can cause ex- pensive and ugly damage. Miracle Shield's profession- ally applied multi- step process helps proteot your paint finish. Resîsts the destructive effeots of surface rust, sun fade and road grime and seals ln your showroom shine. You neyer have- to wax your car again. Guaranteed. Now For total protection inquire about oui rustprooflIng for your car. * ,SAIT SPECIALI iBring your car lin NOW for Miracle Shieid paint sealantI protection and we'ii give you $20 off our regular price. M - Ofer expires Nmem br.1/84 153 BROCK ST~ N. WHITBY safest way is with an in- spection from under- neath. Short of that, a good tug on the tail pipe can tell you if you are in danger of Iosing your muffier. Heed Warnings Turning up your car radio is no way to cure a Ioud muffier. But listening for unusual sounds coming from un- derneath your vehicle can help prevent serious and expensive repairs. Rusty, corroded muf- fier connections usually start as small per- forations and develop into larger holes until the connection simply breaks off. That moment is easily iden- tified when you Ifear a loud, roaring noise. Exhaust systema also become clogged due to internai parts in the muffler breaking loose and restricting the flow of exhaust gases. A pin- ched or bent pipe can also cause restrictions which can lead to engine overheating and power loss. Due to extreme heat, muffiers and tailpipes can deteriorate quickly and are usually replaced at -the same timfe by repair shops.- SAn efficient exhaust system flot only keeps Your car quiet, butois also safer andcan save money in the long run. A restricted exhaust can cause poor performance and sacrifice fuel ef- ficiency.' A noisy exhaust system not only is a public nuisance but can allow poisonous, fumes to seep into your car. Listen to your car's exhaust ... it may be tryrng to tell you something. Tire Check the inflation of your car's tires. Pýroper inflation and type of automobile tires can provide better gas mileage and can save you money. Underinflation is probably the greatest cause of tires wearing out too fast, according to N.Y. State Cooperative Extension energy specialists. Un- derinflation also in- creases the rolling resistance of a tire; thus it requires more energv Per mile to roll tI)e car along the hlghway. Some tests show that 30 Percent underinflation - and 'that is far from being a fiat tire reduces tire fife by about 50 percent. à l4 MINIMETRICS 4.5 L is about a nl% qw ý ý A-- 1 mÉâ