Show Prepare Now For Winter Weather Conditions WHILE THRONGS OF FANS converged on the state's football the Utah Safety Council reminded drivers that winter is Just around the IS PLAYED regardless of weather it was pointed and pedestrian traffic also must move regardless of but some people wait until the last minute to get their cars ready for the first THE STATE SAFETY organization urged all motorists to have their cars winterized early to avoid the customary jams at service stations and garages when the first day batteries and frozen radiators are the price too many motorists pay for the spokesman car that will be used during the winter should have a complete bumper-to-bumper inspection and the sooner the ALONG WITH THE obvious winterizing such as putting anti-freeze in the checking the cooling system for and substituting winter-grade the Council urged motorists to consider the following as equally important in getting ready for winter BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Cold weather places far heavier demands on these essential Have a competent mechanic check these to assure quicker starts and prevent stalls in HEATER AND DEFROSTER For maximum comfort and visibility these should be inspected and adjusted to give peak EXHAUST SYSTEM- Fumes from leaky exhaust system can be especially with all windows Have the muffler and tail pipe checked for leaks TIRES Replace or better equip your car with snow tires for better performance on snow-covered roads and CHAINS For severe snow and ice reinforced tire chains provide the best possible Have a set in the trunk so they will be readily WINDSHIELD WIPERS Make sure the wiper blades are In good condition and that the wiper arm exerts sufficient pressure ounce per inch of blade length is recommended by to clean without TRACTION and reduced visibility are twin bugaboos of winter the Council the motorist who gets his car prepared in advance for ice and snow is least likely to or get |