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Show Page 6 HILL TOP TIMES Friday, November 19. Editorials WW In) 0 low-ampera- ge ready beforehand. Hopefully, it's not too late to get the vehicle ready now. So here is the warning and an offer of safety tips to prepare your car or truck for the coming winter season: problem (remember the battery's reduced efficiency during cold weather). A heavy-dutbattery in the car, jumper cables in the trunk, and a home battery charger in a heated y garage will carry you through the coldest winter. Even a good battery won't last long if it isn't being constantly recharged by the generator or alternator; If the pulley belt is glazed or too loose, the battery may not be receiving the required maintenance charge. If the belt can be rotated between thumb and finger more than half a turn it needs to be tightened. If the belt slips on the pulley when you pull on it, it's probably glazed and should be replaced. There are fan belt preparations Engine Hard engine starts and lots of extra wear after starting will occur oil unless you put in a lighter-weigOnce or use the type. that's done, change the oil every 1 ,500 ; ht ht miles. More frequent changes are needed in winter because oil becomes contaminated with water and gasoline more rapidly. You shouldn't race a cold engine or idle it more than is s'fcs.st aot A IflA nnAvf uiivco niHimn tirniAn muui ucvcoooij. ruou, oiiuib chance a to realdon't give'the engine ly warm up murder the horses and stack up carbon deposits. that available Fuel system Gas lines can freeze in frigid climes. Water vapor in the tank may condense, enter the fuel lines, and freeze; then you're in for a tow job. Avoid such freeze-up- s by using an antifreeze at rate the specified on the. compound . ll. .1.1.. container, iou can aiso Keep me g condensation down the by keeping gas tank as full as possible. , . much for an already glazed belt. Remember that normal battery chemical action generates hydrogen gas, which is highly explosive when mixed with air. That's the reason for vent holes in the cell caps. It's also the why of not exposing the battery to an open flame, the glow of a cigarette, or an electrical spark. Also, the chemical used in the electrolyte is sulfuric acid, so don't breathe the fumes or spill any on yourself or your car. It will eat away paint as well as cloth or skin. A pair of safety goggles will keep out fumes and protect your eyes in case of an explosion. (Don't try to charge a totally dead battery, especially in cold weather or you may get that explosion.) Snow treads improve traction on loosely packed snow, but are not as effective as ordinary tires when stopping on glare ice. On some types of ice, studded snow tires provide more starting and stopping traction but won't match the figure's often shown in advertisements. And snow tires are not as safe as convendry-roa- d dry-roa- Slush and water contaminate and dilute lubricants. So lubricate your car at each oil change or folow instruc- - BE WISE... water-producin- . A car needs to be washed often in wintertime. Be sure the crime strip Uheck the cooling system tor leaks. Have it flushed and protect it with a rust preventer and antifreeze. seams and'the underside get thoroughly rinsed to remove salt and Windshield wipers, washers film. Protect outside metal surfaces with a wash job, and delay weathering effects by applying a preservative compound ip vinyL ancl composition tops. corrosion-producin- Replace wiper blades at the first sign of streaking. If your car has a washer, keep the reservoir at least half and be sure it contains the correct amount of windshield washer antifreeze; other types of antifreeze sed in a windshield washer reservoir only add To survive, you'll have to give quite a bit more attention to both your driy-in- g and that of the other guy. And of course, you'll have to .dress' more warmly, including gloves. Even if the car's heater is in top working order you may have to get out and change a tire or install chains. Now adjust and clean your mirrors, make sure the windshield, windows, lights and signal lenses are clear, and you're ready to go. Did you know that flipping down the visors to within an inch or so from the windshield will help keep it clear? The warm air from your defroster is thus deflected and does double duty. : Battery Have you been maintaining your battery's electrolyte level? If not, and it isn't performing at its best, adding water at this point won't help unless it receives a charge. Charge it, then test the electrolyte gravity. Each cell should test out between 1.250 and 1.275, and any one cell testing even a cold engine. In either case, if your warranty ex- piration time is close, or if you find a AflC OFFICE OF Security Police Squadron The 11th hour, 11th day, 11th month. To many people this saying has no meaning. However, on a recent visit to the Salt Lake City Veterans Hospital with a friend, we found the meaning. On Veterans' Day, when people should remember who fought, died and lived for this great nation, I was disappointed to see only a handful of people at the hospital giving a few minutes of their time. The joy my friend and I put into the patients' eyes and the spirits we AFFAIRS PUBLIC . siiijrinroin) iremeinrDlbeirs By A1C Walter E. Klose Jr. g Winter driving to winter woes. MI d " - Body Cooling system full, tional tires for sustained . driving. of stud holes molded into Depth snow treads is carefully matched to length of the studs. Rubber wearing away and treads filling up with dirt and grit after only a few miles disrupt the precise relationship. Other drawbacks include having to change tires when you have extended driving on clear pavement, or if you drive into a state that forbids studded tires during specified periods. Chains give better traction than snow tires and in mud and slush, and "greatly reduce stopping distance on ice. But they reduce ground pressure and give the car a tendency to skid. For most winter driving, regular treads will get you by. But keep a set of reinforced tire chains in the trunk for bad driving conditions ; . . arid be sure the chains fit your tires! ' ' XT A 8K Tires Suspension system will improve traction n. tions in your owner's manual concerning winter lubrication. and help prevent glazing, but won't do weak cell after your battery has been filled and recharged, you'd best get a new one. Installing a battery, however, may not solve the Winter can be tremendous fun if everyone gets himself and his vehicles n wmi (o By Terry Olsen Safety Office multi-weig- 1982 Vetera iras Doy Still another was at Omaha Beach brightened by our visit that day could never be put into words. 4 and carried so much ammunition and - Everyone we talked to was happy to he felt like a burro. But. k suppliles that see someone who cared and "wore the . he could have run the dash same shoes they did 40 years ago." It ;. in three seconds to supply his. comwas a learning experience for them as rades whom he didn't even know. well as for us. : ' Yet another had been in a wheel- The patients told us in their own - chair for 20 years and could move ways and displayed emotions that his head. As his roommateonly said, VI could never be put into history books. a fortune to not have take wouldn't For instance, there was a man who been there, but I wouldn't give a plug was running while bombs were dropnickel to go back." . - cv ping, bullets flying and ships sinking "before his eyes at Pearl Harbor. The few minutes we spent with each . Another was patching mutilated person hardly seemed a reward, but it bodies on Normandy Beach, even regenerated their faith, as well as he knew no was there ours, that serving our country was hope for though worth the sacrifice. their survival. Everything advertised in the Hill Top Times must be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, 100-yar- d : The seasoned veterans of yesterday, also learned from us what military life is like today and seemed happy to see its improvements. Everyone should spend a few minutes with these warriors and rekindle the faith this country seems to be losing. . . : - . " ' . : user or patron. A confirmed violation or rejec- Hon of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. ; -r:- -,- "- j It was a memorable day for me and one that I will never forget nor regret doing. Yes, I will be going back to talk to the unsung heroes. If you want" to know what that title means, I won't tell you, but I will give you the address of the Veterans Hospital. ; MorMedia Sales, 1152 West Riverdale Road, Ogden, Utah 84403. Phone Sorry, classified ads by mail only. Send $3 to 394-965- 5. P.O. Box 445,.Royf UtahLO067. |