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Show CAR CARE- O e o-(K--V Tips For More Safety, Economy, Convenience Keeping Car Costs Low You can get more out of your car if you watch what you put into it. Experts Ex-perts recommend ix practical, prac-tical, easy-to-follow maintenance main-tenance t ips that will help keep your car running belter. . .and lonRer. 1 . Automatic transmission: transmis-sion: check fluid level regularly reg-ularly by reading the level stick located in the engine area. Change fluid approximately approxi-mately every 2-1,000 miles. 2. Engine oil: check oil to make sure it's at proper operating level by reading oil "dip stick " found near oil fill cap. Oil is vital to engine en-gine life of all gas and diesel powered cars. Kendall Superb Su-perb 100 SAE 5W-30 is one motor oil that meets the needs of the rapidly growing four-cylinder gas powered passenger car market and also al-so works in six-cylinder gas engines. For diesel car owners, own-ers, motor oil like Kendall's Super DSL has been specially spe-cially produced for diesel engines. 3. Brake fluid: the level should be checked every few thousand miles or at six-month intervals. 4. Tires: check tire pressure pres-sure frequently at least once a month for normal driving, once a day on an extended motor trio. 5. Radiator: change the coolant once a year. Periodically Periodi-cally add water to maintain proper coolant and water rjiix. Check radiator hose at least every 12,000 miles for cracks and weak spots. -Replace as needed. 6. Battery: keep it full. Check water level monthly in winter; weekly in warm, dry weather. Following these tips can help put you. . .and your car on the road to economy. |