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Show Page 3A—THE SUNDAY HERALD,Provo, Utah Sunday, April 26, 1979 Keep ‘New Car’Feeling With Proper Front End Care One of the pleasures of driving a new car is being able to go over a rutted or bumpy road without any dis- comfort. As mileage adds up, how- ever, that newcar ride dis- appears, particularly if you've neglected mainte- nance, According to TRW, proper car care in the front end system and suspension can continueto give that new car feeling for years to come. Front end and suspension systems should be checked der all over the road, even though you hold the stee~ ing wheel firmly. Another. sign that the steering system is malfunctioning is the presenceof irregularly worn tires. Parts of the front end system that need particular attention include the steering linkage — theidler arm, pitmanarm, center link andtie rod assemblies. Have your mechanic check these next time your caris on thehoist. Also have him check the dust seals which keep dirt, water and foreign material out of the working parts of every three months, says TRW’s senior product engi- the steering linkage, If the neer W. Lovis Cohn. And the seals are broken or damaged, front end shouid be lubri- it is an indication that the cated as specified in your parts are wearing out, prematurely. owner’s manual, Suspensions Need Attention If you neglect these services, your car will give tellTf you notice that the front tale signs that something is end of your car appears lowwrong, according to Cohn. Yourcar will tend to wan- er than the back end, it may be a sign that the front coil springs or torsion bars are Sagging. The condition may also indicate worn upper or lower control arm bushi In the case of tersion bar sag, it is often possible to adjust them, Sagging coil springs bounces up ard downandis difficult to control Always check there pension. With the ad four coil suspension, control a car with bad or worn-out arms and radius rods hold the rear axle to the frame. Loose bushings in these arms often contribute to oversteering, difficulty of holding the car on the road, and driver fatigue. After, and only after all suspension parts have been checked, and defective and worn-out parts have beenreplaced, should the vehicle be aligned. Periodic inspections will determine when parts are just beginning to wear, and by replacing these parts the car ownerwill avoid large repairs at any one time. The car will give better service, shocks will give the driver the feeling of being in a boat. The vehicle continuously will be fairly easy on the pocketbock. must be replaced. as must defective control arm bush- ings. Bad or worn shock ubsorbers can be detected by loose bushings, leaks of fluid aroundtheseal, or by bouncing thecar.If the car bounces more than one and one-nalf times after you have rocked it, the shock should be re placed. The function of the shock is to hold the wheels on tie road, and a bad or worn shock cannotdo this. Driving it will handle like new, and CAR WITH GOOD SHOCKS If your car were hookedup to an oscilloscope, measuring the ride, here’s the difference a new set of shocks would produce. Comfort, the kind you enjoyed when thecar was new, would be restored and there would he less stress placed onvital components like tires. your auto loan ALL WRAPPED UP AND READY TO GO! Time for a new car? Let us help you own your new car now. Choosethe car you want, then see us for an Auto Loan at bank rates. Enjoy the advantages of paying cash for your car. It’s easy to get the greenlight on all your loan needs here. ° Si nce ] 89 ] ee « we have been serving the people of Provo, and Utah County. Our “Give us a chan-e to say ‘Yes’ Bank is Proud to be your only locally owned Bank. “Give Us a Chance to Say Yes!” RAL BANK CENT & TRUST COMPANY OFFICE IN PROVO SPRINGVILLE SPANISH FORK Offices in Provo, Spanish Fork and Springville |