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Show transmissions of poor driving practices and bad weather can be avoided by observing a few precautions, says Dr. Von HA Jarrett, Extension agricultural engineer at Utah State Univer-- J sity. Here are some tips that can' add miles to a transmission: Care tips for automatic tranmissions . matte a transAn automatic transmission tricate delivers power from the engine mission a complex piece of When putting a vehicle in to the wheels. Hundreds of engineered art. in- in The damaging effects on gear, do it gently. Never race an working parts operating pic-usio- ( $$15 gallon Gas Line Anti-freez- transmission. When parking, especially on hill or driveway, first shift to a neutral, apply the parking brake, and then shift to park. This procedure is safer than shifting directly into park and it doesn't put a strain on the transmission. If the hubcaps get buried in snow and ice this winter, avoid rocking the car to get out. Shifting quickly from drive to reverse is a quick way seriously to damage crucial transmission parts. A better alternative is to keep a little sand, salt, or a stiff board in your trunk and put them under the sunken wheel. A little shoveling might also be necessary, but it costs less than a new transmission. If rocking the car is the only alternative, go as far as possible in one direction and apply the ' brakes to stop the wheels. Then shift and do the same in the other direction. Avoid using both feet when driving. Simultaneous use of the brake and accelerator puts engine pressure on the, transmission to speed up while concurrent force is applied to slow the vehicle down. Transmission damage can result and the practice can also be expensive in terms of increased gas consumption, tire wear, and engine stress. FALL AUTO R.V. 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A vehicle with an automatic transmission is designed for comfort and convenience. or pulling another Pushing vehicle for extended distances may cause overheating and damage to transmission seals and internal parts. If heavy loads or pulling trailers are all in a days work, have a secondary transmission fluid cooling iiiatuuou vvj pltJVfcUQ transmission overheating. ;! Dr. Jarrett also observes thaf ; minor mechanical maintenance, can prevent major problems. Check the transmission fluid: regularly and replace it annual- n ly. Clean or change the filter when the fluid Keep the engine prop-- : erly tuned to avoid vibration that can adversely affect Also, keep things;, cool under the hood by changing antifreeze every other year: and maintaining the radiator! hoses in proper condition. trans--missio- Mrs. Santa's Bazaar is November 17 Circle the date on your calendar today!!! A VOTE FOR BETTER EDUCATION JERRY A. 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