) ® a0 ty The editors of Popular Me- chanics Magazine say these * are the things you should keep 2; against plows and to help si 5 ould rescuers). 2 ® Two fresh, powerful * flashlights. ® Blankets. ® Heavy sweaters, parkas, ing for parka hoods. = very small eye slits. ~~ ® One knife for slitting seat - cushions or other emergency 3 use. ; ® Several cans of canned heat; or several thick candles _ and tin cans to put them in. ¢ ® Full gas tank. Buffalo .. drivers who ran their engines . Without stop burned eight gal- lons overnight. (Run your en- gine intermittently to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.) 7.» @ CB radio. «= ® Snowshoes rand ski -poles. ® Heavy boots and warm .. socks. y = WINTER: snow ® A change of clothing and socks. ® Sandwiches and coffee. (Not necessary for survival, perhaps, but they will help to keep you warm and your strength up.) ® An ax you can use to chop branches to provide shel- ter (especially if you may be caught out in wild country). ® A good storage battery in your car. ® A winter-tuned engine (important). ® Blanket or tarp to seal off engine against snow. Once a car stops snow quickly fills the engine compartment. ® Insulin or other medicine needed by a passenger. ® Plastic garbage bags sometimes help. (They are windbreaks and keep in body heat.) ® Long-handled shovel (shorties are hard to use) or a hoe. ® De-icing fluid for wind- shield. ® One army (or outdoors- man’s) compass in a tough case! repare; yourse f for Automotive service satis- “ faction has received very high * marks in a survey just released " by the National Highway Traf- ? fic Safety Administration. The survey shows that 90 _ percent of service customers J rated their satisfaction at over .. The average level was a high 6.3.9. Sixty-four percent scored their satisfaction at a perfect + 10, while 10 percent gave it a nine, 11 percent an eight and 5 . percent a seven. Other rank- ings: 2 percent a six, 3 percent a five, 1 percent each for four, three, two and 2 percent a one. The NHTSA study included in-depth interviews with 2,434 consumers who were asked about their level of satisfaction with their most recent repair or "service work. “* It covered those who had .- work done at dealerships, in- dependent garages, mass mer- chandisers, specialty shops «and service stations. This survey, considered the "most comprehensive ever ‘done on auto service, should “dispel past generalized criti- J cism, says the Automotive In- formation Council (AIC), which it said vindicates those i engaged in this important in- dustry which makes our free- COMPLETE CAR CLEAN-UP } eSimonize, Polycoat, Blue Coral or Glaze Shampoo Interior <Engine Cleaned oVinyl Top, Trunk, Etc. ALLFOR $ 6 5 REE With Above Deal & Ad LIMITED TIME The Beauty Shop. "Automotive Beauticians” Since 1955 25Gildersleeve St. Wilkes-Barre 824-5875 (Behind Bell Tele. 2 or Perugino's Villa on S. Main, St., W-B dom of mobility the envy of the world. The most frequently men- tioned positive remarks were: Quality of work, professional service, consistently reliable work, no trouble encountered. 2.2 Liter NIASE?” What would this nation be without a viable automotive industry? It's a frightening prospect to consider because the eco- nomic foundation of the U.S. revolves arcund the auto sec- tor and without it the economic situation in the country would be in chaos, says the Automo- tive Information Council Continued erosion of the domestic auto industry — spurred by imports, high wage rates and high interest rates — threatens the country’s entire industrial base, says AIC. Automobile manufacturing is a major consumer of the products of the basic indus- tries, taking 20 percent of the nation’s steel production, 30 percent of ferrous castings, 26 percent-of flat glass, 60. per- cent of synthetic rubber, 11 percent of aluminum, 6 per- cent of plastics and 9 percent of paint, Therefore, when a car is not sold, or when an import is sold, the basic industries suf- fer proportionately, as do the companies and employees in the component-making busi- nesses. The auto slowdown has placed 200,000 auto workers on indefinite layoff and they *600 have been joined by 400,000 in the supplier industries. In addition, more than 2,000 dealers went out of business in a year. The servicing end also has been affected with untold thousands out of work because of reduced repair work and business closings. Most are likely never to return to work unless a dramatic turnaround occurs. Their lack of purchas- ing power also reflects on other types of businesses. Squeezed by high import sales and high U.S. labor rates, the auto companies have suffered huge financial losses and have had to postpone and cancel plans for new job-pro- ducing factories. The car makers therefore are seeking some wage relief to narrow the $8 to $10 per U.S. auto worker and his Japa- nese counterpart. That spread, plus Japanese tax exemptions, allows a Japanese smaller car to be landed on our shores for an average cost about $1,500 under our own. Changes must occur or the U.S. auto industry, and the basic industries, will go fur- ther downhill, says AIC, and that would be felt by every American. the odorless killer that can leak into your car. Inspect the head- pipes, muffler, and tailpipe for any leaks, cracks or holes. AT Chrysler “EXAMPLE” Engine W.W. Tires - Stock 696-1111, The fast approaching cold weather season significantly increases the need for proper maintenance of automotive batteries, says the Automotive Parts & Accessories Associa- tion (APAA). ‘‘My battery was all right until it got cold last night, ’’ car owners frequently complain as soon as the first cold snap hits. By then it is too late to do any- thing but call for help, APAA notes. to keep your battery in tip-top shape. ® [nspect monthly: The battery should be inspected monthly to make sure the ter- minals are clean, the electro- lyte (fluid in the battery) is maintained at the proper level, and the belts and clamps are tight. Use a hydrometer to obtain an accurate reading of the bat- tery’s state of charge. These are inexpensive and available from most retailers of automo- tive products. ® Lifetime batteries: Most maintenance-free (or lifetime) batteries are sealed and so do not require checking of the electrolyte level. Even with these batteries, however, you sometimes can check the level battery. These batteries keep the supply of electrolyte at the proper level by using an ex- pansion, or vapor storage, compartment to trap the gasses i407 V ADS ° °° 3441] ¥ 8AlQ given off during charging and discharging. The condensa- tion from these gasses drains back into the cells. If your car has a conven- tional battery and the fluid level is low, add water to those cells which need it. The car should then be driven a while before using the hydrometer to recheck the electrolyte level. This will give you a true read- ing by allowing the charging system of the vehicle to re- charge the cells. ® Not in winter: Never add water to a battery during the winter unless you plan to drive the vehicle shortly afterward. This will prevent the water the battery. A fully-charged battery will not freeze until the under-the- hood temperature drops to mi- nus 70 degrees F.; a weak bat- tery, at 20 degrees F. — only 12 degrees below freezing. The most common causes of battery failure are corrosion on the battery terminals and battery terminal ends, and a loose connection. These con- ditions are easily remedied if they are caught before a bat- tery failure occurs. ® The brush-off: For cor- roded terminals, simply re- move the cables from the bat- tery. Be sure you remove the negative or ‘‘ground’’ cable first. There is no problem in determining which of the two cables goes to the negative terminal. Conventionally mounted © SEATTLE * SARNCISCO batteries have terminals that are two sizes. The smaller- sized terminal is the negative one and usually will be marked **Neg.’* ori**(—).2" Some General Motors cars have side-mounted batteries — the terminals face a side rather than upward. The negative ter- minals on these batteries are black. Clean all the terminals and cable ends with a wire brush. Once the cables and termi- nals are clean and shiny, re-in- stall the cables. ® Safety first — and last: Be sure you hook up the negative/ ground cable last. The reason for removing the negative ca- ble first and replacing it last is to avoid the possibility of sparks or damage to the elec- trical system. A tune-up can be an impor- tant life extender for your bat- tery. An out-of-tune engine may be hard to start and this wears down the battery, which may not fully recharge after- ward. Other factors in accelerated battery wear are low idle speeds in slow-moving condi- tions. Picture a car with its windshield wipers, heater, ra- dio and headlights driving at twilight in rush-hour traffic — a marginal battery can go ‘‘overthe hill’’ quickly in such conditions. ® Jump starts: Batteries produce hydrogen gas when they discharge or are exposed to extreme loads such as cranking the engine for a long © BISMARK ® CHICAGO © PITTSBURGH ® DALLAS PAGE SEVENTEH period of time. An explosion can be caus by a spark near this hydrogd gas when the car is bei jump-started. If you ever need to jum start your car -or- Someo else’s, the Automotive Parts Accessories Association su gests the following procedu so as to avoid any chance { your car’s battery exploding 1. Pull the two cars clo enough together to avoid ov extending the jumper cables) 2. Connect one end of tf other cable to the positive ( terminals of each battery. 3. Connect one end of t other cable to the negative ( terminal of the good battery. 4. Connect the other end ( the cable to the engine block « the vehicle being started. not connect the cable to tk negative (—) of the bad batte under any circumstances! Avoid damage to the electr] cal components of the vehic being started by making ce tain the engine is running 4 idle speed before disconnec ing the jumper cables. ® Battery acid: Batter acid is highly corrasive. Avoi splashing it on ‘your skin ¢ clothing. Wash your hands b fore touching your eyes if yc have touched a battery case ¢ terminal. In case of accidental conta with eyes or skin, flush imm: diately with large quantities ¢ water. Get medical attentio| IMMEDIARRLY if the aci reaches your eyes. Our tag on © NEW YORK BERWICK © PHILADELPHIA ils, Pa.
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