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Show 12B Sun Advocate Price, Utah Tuesday October 29, 2002 must a maimteMiise jittery Keep the battery case dean by wiping it down with a moist paper towel and mild detergent. Keeping the case clean will help reduce any current drain on the battery caused by dirt and grime. can the corrosion around Almost everyone in Carbon County who drives a motor vehicle knows the frustration of a dead battery. No matter when a battery fails to start a vehicle, it never seems to be a convenient time or place. In addition, the complications of finding and installing a replacement battery can seem endless to stranded residents. Knowing what to expect from a vehicle battery and what can be done to prevent inconvenient battery failure are the keys to avoiding the common and stressful event. Despite warranties that daim iin expected battery life of four, five or six years, most vehicle batteries will fail after three and ing soda and water. Rinse the battery with water, but be careful of staining floors or driveways. Check the electrolyte fluid level if the battery has removable vent caps. The fluid should be above the tops of the plates inside the battery. If fluid is needed add distilled water, but do not overfill Make sure battery terminal constant chemical reaction inside lead-aci- d by battery, vibration driving and extreme changes in temperatures all conspire to rob a battery of its ability to be recharged. Last year, AAA's emergency road service professionals responded to nearly 5,35 1,000 calls from members with cars that i wouldn't start in calls the of Many question involved batteries that could not be recharged. In many other cases, car owners assumed their battery would be fine after the jump-staonly to experience a second battery failure the next time they tried to start the vehicle. Years of experience and mil- rt Caution should be used when jumping a battery. It is best to hook up the negative prong to the frame of the vehicle rather than directly to the battery. lions of calls for assistance have demonstrated to AAA that most vehicle batteries are allowed to fail by car owners. The situation results because car batteries are seldom tested as part ofa regular inspection and routine. In addi- tion, many operators assume a vehicle battery will last much longer than it actually will. Signs ofa weak battery indude slow engine cranking, dim head- lights and illumination of the charging system warning light on dashboard. To end this frustration, mo-torlsts will need to change their thinking about batteries, explained Fairdough. New tech- nology has made it possible to reliably determine the conditions of a vehicle battery in a few ' utes without removing the battery from the vehicle. This test should be requested by vehicle owners anytime they have their vehicle inspected. To keep a vehide battery in good working condition. Carbon e County motorists can do the lowing: fol-th- connections are tight. Adjust loose fittings or replace fittings that have cracked. When working with automotive batteries always wear proper eye protection, gloves and never smoke or work near an open flame. Instructions for jump-startin- g a failed battery can be found in most vehide owners manuals. However, jumpstarting can pose several dangers to motorists. Carbon County motorists should seek professional assistance from a certified technician or qualified emergency road service provider if they feel uncertain about battery maintenance a vehicle. and Before replacing the vehicle energy source, residents should have the battery, electrical and charging system checked for F5Ei:z;3Z3D Buckling up not only saves lives, Suuth West Glass will pay up to SI00 of your insurance deductible. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS nuMooiu sanet to ron mmi noma COUTH limntAKa C0MPAMISS it's also the law in Utah! V28T GLASS ir.tr 613-20-30 ifw ft )K g ' J i ffl -- :;5 j g problems. When selecting a new battery, AAA Utah advises motors to choose one that is of the same physical size as the original battery. Th recommended selection practice will ensure proper fit and avoid excessive vibration, which will shorten battery life. Never install a battery with a lower rating than is recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, concluded the AAA Utah Children should cross busy streets at intersections or at pedestrian lanes. Youth should be reminded to look both ways before crossing streets and roadways. youngsters and adults face when venturing out on Halloween. v The Utah Safety Council has released several recommendations designed to prevent injuries and accidents on Oct. 31. When selecting Halloween apparel Carbon County residents should: Design costumes so children can walk, see and be seen Parents should instruct parked cars. If sidewalks are not available, children should walk on foe left side of the road, facing the oncoming traffic. Parents should provide children with change to make a telephone call if necessary. Precautions to follow in connection with treats in- 'easily. beards can . Masks, wigs and restrict breathing and vision. Use makeup instead. Costumes should be short enough to prevent tripping, and shoes should be comfortable and fit well Light colored material reflective tape and flashlights will help ensure that passing motorists will be able to spot the children. cosBuy tumes and material Design costumes so that warm dothing can be worn underneath. Include the childs name, address and phone number inside clothing, where it is not visible. Make knives, swords and other accessories out of cardboard or soft materiaL clude: Parents should inspect all treats before letting children eat them. - Discard arty unwrapped or loosely wrapped items. Wash fruits and slice them up into small pieces to check for tampering, before eating. Residents who are suspi- dous that an item may have been tampered with should report the matter immediately to the police. nt Giving children a good meal before they go out will make youth less likely to eat treats before adults can inspect tbeitems. Homemade Trick-or-treati- ng - In addition, . children might stumble over. Use flashlights in jack oTsntems, it is safer than at in groups. should Adults should instruct children to save treats until par trick-or-tre- r'r 0 representative. 'Vs- candles.. M liAl Local motorists should exerdse special caution . t Delamar h'v. J J: J.JlS .'t ' - Will '!? Halloween presents special problems to parents when it comes to preparing their for their childrens safety. But the safety of kids in the streets is not necessarily a one. way proposition. Motorists must exerdse a great. deal pf caution too, especially when they are in residential Dr. it ' . 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Y&tchforchildreDdaitingout from between parked cars. totch for children dressed in Hal-lowe- dark dothing. Wbtch carefully when backing out of driveways. Make sure all young C'' oUSjlHBHap - legislation without representation is tyranny. . Optical Center for current problems. Adequate funding for schools without tax increases. FVfW!pPV.'W UMIOlHIn . . V . goodies should be discarded unless ; sharp objects. parents personally know who safety gave foe treats to die children. The safety rules for Cartips include: Children and parents bon County dtizens to impje- - $ should plan a route before ment at private residences in-- J leaving home and set a time to dude: return to the residence. Keep dogs away from the Youth should avoid riding door and out of the yard so foe bicycles. Costumes can get animal will not frighten or caught in the chains and harm children. spokes. KeeponayardlighL Children younger than 12 Keep walkways and yards years of age should go with an free from tools, ladders or ! older youth. other objects that children ! Never let children carry t$rF i . . flame-retarda- Explosive hydrogen gas is present and could react jump-startin- APPtOVn Wf Ml MAM wt oo rm HKwmut auto-pedestri- an hold-dow- 9 ents have inspected the items. Youth should walk on sidewalks; not in the street Fills, flammable costumes crashes and constitute the worst dangers the terminal connections and n with a small battery stiff brush and a solution of bak- a half years, or even sooner, pointed out RoJaync Fairdough, AAA Utah spokeswoman. The a caused Safety a must at time low PRICES. ALWAYS . WAL-MAR- T. passen- gers use child safety seats or seat belts when riding iraide vehicles, even for short distances. , Have children get out of the car on the curb side away from traffic. |