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Show Page 8A~THE SUNDAY HERALD,Provo, ee Sunday, April 26, 19/0 DeCEMOER eae No one ever breakdown. The annoyir convenience a breakdown produces makes thema cate the chassis, test battery, check wiper blades, brake s alignment, wheel balance, rotate tires. come a5 an overdrawn rith from the bank. Conversely, few people ever plan a maintenance schedule to insure against breakdown: However, the wise car owner will EVERY TWELVE MONTHS — *Flush cooling system, ‘install new antic freew “repack frout wheel schedule his car's ser: vicing needs on a routine baavoid a sudden and etimes expensive loss of transportation. Here's a list of necessary services, list’d according to EVERY 24 MONTES — “Replace fan belt. *radiator formed. Itemspreceded by an asterisk (*) are based on nor- w haust system, “universal joints, “shock absorbers, when they should be permal wearorservice cycle. se It, transmis. battery, wind- shicld washerfluid, lights. ars EVERY TWO MONTHS— ion to the above, EYERY FOUR MONTHS nge oil filter, RYSIX MONTHS — an engine check, *lubri- *major brake service. ere By having all these services performed and by taking normalcare of the appear- ance of your car, you'll do more than have dependable transportation at all times. You'll be driving a car as good as new when thatfinal car payment is made. And that will help you from get- ting those overdrawn notices from the bank. car radiator can lead to painful, sometimes disfiguring, before passing into the en- autos are often under such tremendous pressure that the sudden de-pressurization which occurs when the safe- ty radiator cap is removed can cause a cloud of scalding steam to erupt into the face of the person removing the cap. If your car's engine overheats, steam or smoke emerges from under the hood, or you detect a smell of burning rubber, stop driving as soon as safely possible. Then turn off the ignition. Don't release the radiator cap until all evidence of over- heating subsides! You may have to wait several minutes for it to cool. gine block. If water is added too quickly, the abrupt changein temperature could erack the engine block, Following an overheating experience, your car’s cooling system should be thoroughly inspected by an experienced mechanic. Overheating can seriously damage metal parts. feel the seal release. When the hissing sound subsides, ve it ts necessary to add water to the radiator, do so wth the engine running! *Sridge with the world’s longest span is the 4,260-foot- long Verrazano-Narrows Paidge linking Brooklyn with Staten Island. * needed engine work and how much mightit cost? The en- gineers of uay-Norris Manufacturing Company, a major manufacturer of engine components, offer the following guide lines. Price estimates are based on a pop- war, standard sized car. see Symptoms: Engine jumping or loping, Lack cf power, Poor Gas mileage. Valve Job — A simple (and usually free) vacuum test will showif one or two valves are badly burned. Costs: $70.00 to $100.00 depending on engine type (6 cyl. or 8 cyl.) and amount of work needed. eee Symptoms: Low key rumbling sound in engine, Ol! consumption. PossisLE Work NEEDED: New Bearings, Costs: Between $35.00 and $50.00. eee Symptoms:Using too muc’: oil, Power loss, Car stalling, Fouling spark plugs. Costs: $100.00 to $155.00 depending on engine type (6 cyl. or 8 cyl.). a Symptoms: Low key rumbling sound in engine, Oil consumption, Using too much oil, Power loss, Car stalling, Fouling Spark Plugs. PossisLE Work NEEDED: Ring and Bearing Job. Costs: $125.00 to $185.00 depending on engine type (6 cyl. or 8 cyl.). race driver in the world who ould go out on a track knowing that his car is not 100% mechenically sound. Shouldn’t the average motorist also have this confidence in his own car? drivers or one who showsoff, soon finds himseif out of the racing business — in one way infield of ‘the Indianaps Speedway with every circuit, and several times, having an escape route like this has helped me and saved my car. Driver attitude also plays an important role, whether on the highway, or on the race track, The racing driver Tord Similarly, immaturity catches up with the motorist on the street. They are the ones wholeave a stretch of Tubber at traffic lights, who pass on curves andhills, and weave in and out of traffic, and ones who have unnecesdads hanging around the rear window and mirrors. Word of Caution T'm notsaying that an ex- or whetherthetires are safe, pert driver on the highway or whether the steering coruponents are going to give out can take the wheel of a race car and comeoutwith a good Whenyourcaris in excel- of driver whohas the quali- at a crucial time. showing. But he is the kind lent condition, you have con- fications and prerequisites that are necessary for fur- fidence in it, and your driving ability reflects this con- ther training which could make him a professional fidence. driver. Escape Route Plan Another similarity I find between highwaydriving and iace driving is what I call “the escape route plan.” Planning ahead while driving helps keep me alert and Although Joe Louis retired from the heavyweight box- ing championship undefeated on Mar. 1, 1949, he lost to Ezzard Charles in a comeback attempt in 1950. Free Booklet Lists Info On Camping A free list of sources of camping information in the United States and Canaa,is available. 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For example, there isn't a one who loses his temper, cne who “gets even” with other 80 Plus tox & exchange all popular sites in stock Use General's. wenient AUTO.CHARGE Plan MAINTAIN YOUR CAR If the cap hasa pressure release device (such as a ny excess steam to dissipate itself. Turn the cap in a counterclockwise direction until you ings or a combination of these services may be indi- with an immature attitude, By FRED AGABASHIAN, Champion Spark Plug Co. Highway Safety Team ORD ACTORY TRAINED MECHANICS You should also protect your handby wearing a glove or applying a heavy padding of rags between your hand and the radiator cap. knob), activate it to allow in deepin theheart ofits engine, Valve work, rings, bear- PossisLe Work NEEDED: Add water very slowly so it can warm upin the radiator Cooling systems in modern your old, faith: ul car ts old after a good tune-up,the problem maylie Ring Job. The simple act of removing sealds and burns. Acting Up? 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