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Olds Gazette, Wednesday, October 27, 1982 - A12 Winter tune-up .. Your best bet for worry-free winter driving will have tina we sift ocr nina 30 of Aric 's problems starting their cars. They ll driving blame the cold or a faulty car battery. But, the fact is, the major- ity of all winter car problems can be avoided through winter tune-up. a-simple Now is the time to winterize your car. To be sure you re ready for those sub-zero temperatures, the blowing snow, and the other wraths of winter, The Gates Rubber Company, a leading manu- facturer of automotive belts and hoses, suggests a pre-winter tune-up is vital to yourcar s winter efficiency. In fact, acomplete tune-up-is more. than twice as effective against winter starting difficulties as is battery service alone. The importance of a thorough pis ceoteig ag Arsene or trigee which humid and damp conditions. Such weather also affects a car s starting abilities. Before the season changes, be sure your service station gives your car a thorough check of all systems. The en- tine collage Restese Oe WAS coolant, and worn belts, hoses ee If your hoses are more than four years old, have them re- placed, regatdless of visual condition, suggests Gates. Fresh antifreeze should be in- if necessary. Pre-winter check-up A pre-winter check-up should include a battery serv- pre-winter tune-up doesn t just areas of the country. It s just as wet, ice check. The voltage needed to start a car increases when the rn has broken or cracked ignition cables, worm spark plugs or plugs with wide - gaps, a wom distributor cap or rotor, or a corroded distributor cap. Wet orcold weather com- eS these battery gr ae eens: they may require a i lage: available to ara a car decreases when TODAY'S CARS HAVE SMALLER ENGINE COMPARTMENTS and use more sophisti- cated electronics. To some extent, this means the do-it-yourself mechanic faces a tougher time working on his or her own car. Rather than ignore or delay scheduled ae eee Reem onl ng fiche In addition to having an en- gine tune-up, be sure your . Se . motorists maintenance. maintenance visits to a service station. This should be in a pre-winter examination to check the car s battery, cooling system, belts, greater. So. Waien orale: - Following these sunpts winterizing hints can help your car s winter operating effi- simple pre-winter tune-up and maintenance program you can be on the road in snow and cold while others are wishing they were. Car. any kit * a during blizzards The editors of Popular Me- sak p Ail hea oF eo such as skier s face masks, socks, and even sandwiches Two fresh, powerful ights. chanics Magazine say these are the things you should keep in your car if you live in a bliz- zard-prone region of the country. Red flares (for eye against plows an help guide rescuers). Blankets. Heavy sweaters, parkas, double mittens and strong lac- ing for parka hoods. Skier s face masks with very small eye slits. One knife for slitting seat lene or other emergency bah ced Colman heat; or several thick candles and tin cans to put them in. Full gas tank. Buffalo drivers who ran their engines Snowshoes and ski poles. Heavy boots and warm Achange of clothing and socks. Sandwiches and coffee. for survival, but they will help to ep you warm and your up.) An ax you can use to er nes ce to ter (especially if you may be caught oul ta wild Gouiary): A good storage battery in e Blanket or tarp to seal off engine against snow. Once a car stops snow quickly fills the engine compartment. e anette orathe medicine e Te Plastic gartag nlp hen bags a e sa shovel Mga are hard to use) or a De-icing fluid for wind- shield. One army (or outdoors- man s) compass in a tough case
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Image 309 (1982-10-27), from microfilm reel 309, (CU12512181). Courtesy of Early Alberta Newspapers Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.