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Show Its Cleanup of fenders, moldings, rocker arms and body panels. A thorough flushing of the engine cooling system also is a good idea. If e is fairly new-- , drain and save it to return to the radiator after the cooling system has been flushed. It would be a good idea, though, to add a rust inhibitor as a booster shot? DETROIT (UPI) Spring is here and that means the to be family bus. needs cleaned up and tuned up. anti-freez- A thorough checkup now will cost a little money, but it will save big bills later by catching small troubles before they grow larger. first space for a good start is a thorough washing of the car. Not just the paint job, but under the chassis, flushing out An oil change may be needed. The car should not have gone all winter on the same oil, but, if it did, flush out the old oil and replace it with fresh oil. And change the filter, too. Points and plugs should be checked to be sure theyre in any accumulated salt that may have dried in the crevices of the underbody. These salt deposits need only to get damp in spring moisture to start insidious rusting Time good condition. Manufacturers no longer recommend changes of these at every 10 thousand miles, but they should be periodically checked to be sure they provide efficient spark. Now, the battery. If its more than two years old, consider replacing it. If it is newer, remember it has just been through the toughest period of its life. Winter weather strains a battery heavily. In subfreezing temperatures, a battery can operate at only half its peak efficiency, but the demands on it for starting . a super-colengine are nearly double. Be sure the battery liquid d OFSERET for family s level is well above the plates, and have a station check each cel. for evidence of platewarping or shorts. One bad cell in a battery can result in a dead battery. Next, have the suspension system checked out thoroughroads ly to be sure or a skid against a curbing has not thrown the front wheels out of alignment. Improper alignment can wear tires amazingly fast and seriously affect steering control. Bad shocks are a road haza much more serious ard one than most people realize. To make a quick check of shock absorbers, simply press d NEWS, Thursday, April 24, 1969 19 US Bid Time-Extensio- n transmission or poorly operating pump can be detected, and, while this may be expensive to repair, its a lot less expensive than getting stuck on the road in the middle of a vacation trip. automatic down on the car, depressing the springs. Then let up suddenly, first on the fnr.t end, then the rear. If the car springs back quickly and bounces a couple of times, your shocks need replacement fast. But if the car merely floats to its proper position, or just a shade more, then sags back again, youre okay. Now the exhaust system. This is an important one that should be checked very frequently. An expert should look over the automatic transmission to make sure it is operating well and is full of oil. with no leaks. Badly worn discs in the Back To Contractors Salt Lake County has tossed the ball back to area contractors on the issue of time extensions for county construction during projects which workmen walk out on strike. Rear ends seldom give trouble any more. But it's always wise to have the mechanic check the oil level in the differential. The Utah Giapter, AssocGeneral Contractors of America, had asked the county commission to draft a resolution favoring extended deadlines for project completion until strikes are settled. Finally, another important checkup . . . the condition of windshield wipers. 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