\ \ Many motorists are used to taking steps to protect their cars from the rigors of winter, but it’s equally important to “‘summerize” your auto investment, pre- paring it for hot weather in addition to finding out the nature of winter's toll. Personal seasonal inspec- tions are quick and easy to do, and may save you money as well. Check your tires for ex- cessive or uneven wear. A winter pothole may have you in need of an alignment ad- justment. Before you remove those snow tires — and especially if you're running on ‘“all- season” radials — check the tread depth to be sure there’s enough rubber between you and the road. Rainwater and highway oils can be as slick as ice. It’s .also a good time to “rotate” your tires for more uniform wear. You may know when you last changed your oil, but ‘make sure to double-check your air filter. Be sure that sand and other winter road dirt hasn’t ruined the per- formance of that easily-over- Tm Big Business The largest segment of automotive service is igni- tion service, including tune- ups, according to the Auto- motive Parts & Accessories Association’s market AUTO looked, easily-remedied element. Check all belts, hoses and cables for wear, and make sure their connections and clamps are secure and free of corrosion. It is better to now than somewhere on the highway. Even though you're think- ing of good weather ahead, check your wipers — re- member that one morning in January when they were fro- zen to the windshield? One might have started to tear. And fill up the windshield sprayer reservoir while you're at it. You probably checked your car’s coolant last fall for protection against freezing, but it’s a good idea to check it now to be sure the reservoir is full. You may spot a leak somewhere, and boilovers are just as potentially damaging as freeze-ups If you didn’t do it last fall, it’s probably a good time to flush your cooling system and put in fresh coolant, to protect against corrosion as well as boilovers. During March, the research department. Exhaust system repairs are second. Exhaust system parts sales, including muf- flers and tailpipes, rank third behind tire and battery sales. BODY Dallas, Pa. (717) 333-4075 4 CYLINDER $32? 3 TAX | 6 CYLINDER $397 3 TAX V-6 TRANSVERSE AE 1 Includes plugs, points, cond- H enser and setting on T electronic analyzer. M Other parts extra s a OfferExpires May 27,1983 D DALLAS EXXON WITHT HIS AD "ee Fg IV S You get the RIGHT TIRES! RIGHT PRICES! RIGHT SERVICE! Every car has a friend at . JACK WILLIAMS TIRE & AUTO SERVICE CENTERS WILKES-BARRE Route 315, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Hwy. Phone: 829-1991 KINGSTON S. Wyoming Avenue, Narrows Phone: 283-0551 BERWICK Front Street, Route 11 Phone: 759-0376 . makers of Prestone II® anti- freeze/coolant are making that step easier for you, by offering a “Buy One-Get One Free’ refund. Union Carbide will refund your money on one jug when you buy two jugs of Prestone II; check your local participat- ing retailer’s ads for your refund certificate. Even if the snow is long gone from your neighbor- hood, there’s still leftover sand and salt on the roads. It’s time to give a good clean- ing to the outside of your car — and don’t forget the wheel wells, where salt loves to hide — and to protect your car’s finish with a wax appli- cation. Fortunately, that’s a lot easier to do than it ever was, with products today that wipe on fast for a hard finish that lasts. And if you car still sounds like it has the flu, it’s proba- bly wise to have an engine tune-up. Do it yourself or get help from a pro, but you'll enjoy the prospect of spring and summer driving a lot more when you know your car is ready for it. Auto-Graphs We've all seen them along the highway; the family car with a boat in tow, pulled over and everyone out look- ing blankly at a trailer wheel. Most passersby probably assume the prob- lem is a flat tire, but often it’s not. “One of the most common problems boaters have with their trailers is wheel bearing failure caused by corro- sion,” says John Adams, Chief Engineer, Ball and Roller Bearing Group, Fed- eral-Mogul Corporation in Detroit. Command performance “Trailers frequently sit for long periods of time and then have to perform at highway speeds, usually in hot weather,” he explains. “By Dallas, Pa. +250 I'm Frank Gibbs and I'm LR car without Ziebart rust- proofing. Oh, my car has a squirt here and a dab there, is applied in all the critical reach. = | He make the same mistake again, and | don't his destination, the trailer wheels, bearings and seals are heated up to their normal operating temperature, and then are submerged in cold water when the boat is “The rapid temperature change can cause pressure to drop in the. wheel cavity and this can sometimes draw water past the wheel seals, especially if the seals are worn. Once the water gets inside, it begins to contami- nate the grease and the cor- rosion begins.” The reason many trailer bearings fail on the way to the lake rather than on the way home is because corro- sion takes time. The period when the boat and trailer aren’t used is the perfect time for corrosion to do its destructive job. The solution is simple, says Adams. ‘‘ Regular inspection and lubrication is the key to avoiding wheel bearing problems.” He rec- ommends inspecting the wheel bearings and seals once a month during the boating season to avoid trou- ble. This should include properly packing the bear: ings with grease and adjust- ing them according to the manufacturer’s specifica; tions. Tight seal Wheel grease seals also should be checked for nicks, cuts, wear or anything that making a good, tight seal on the axle spindle. If there is any doubt, replacing wheel seals is cheap insurance against contamination. Boaters should always service the bearings and replace the seals at the end of the season to give these pre- cision components a fighting chance against the corrosion that can set in during long periods without use. Prevent failure Inspecting the bearings and seals again at the begin- ning of the boating season will help prevent failure due to corrosion that might have formed since the trailer was last used. Boaters who aren’t famil- iar with these service proce- qualified personnel handle the job, or take the time to learn the correct way to service their trailer’s: wheel bearings, says Adams. Servicing wheel bearings and seals.doesn’t take long of it. A free folder desigried to help car owners keep their vehicles in good condition at minimal cost and time has been published by the Auto- motive Information Council (AIC). Called “ Give Your Car a Driveway Inspection,” the folder lists inspections which should be made once a month, needing only a few minutes of time. It covers items to be checked in the engine com- partment and on the exterior of the car. Reasons for neglect The folder points out that today’s greatly lengthened maintenance intervals cause some motorists to forget the proper inspection time and therefore many vehicles are being neglected. This is many are using self-service gasoline stations. “The cars of today have unsurpassed reliability, which is another factor caus- ing the motorist to overlook proper maintenance, but no mechanical product can go forever without care, espe- cially one as complex as an automobile,” the AIC folder says. It states that a car has about 15,000 parts, some 5,000 of which are moving parts. “Without proper care, Thanks to new car wax technology, hard work is no longer needed to give auto- mobiles a protective wax coating that also helps main- tain their showroom finish. The answer to labor-in- tensive polishes can be found in a new generation of liquid car wax designed to eliminate much of the effort required to wax a vehicle. The complete job from ap- plying the wax to wiping it off can be performed in about the same time it nor- mally takes to wash a car. Traditionally, waxing a car is a time-consuming and tiring activity. Once you’ve spread the wax on the auto’s surface, and waited the nec- essary time for the product to dry, you're faced with the tedious buffing step. Unlike conventional pro- ducts, easy-to-use waxes such as the newly introduced Finish require no hard rub- bing and buffing. Users need only spray the liquid on car exteriors and wipe the material off. This simple task helps protect your car’s finish and its original beauty. At a time when the cost to ing notable heights, use of effort-saving waxes may be the ticket to maintaining your car’s appearance long- er. Applying the wax pro- duces an automotive surface that exhibits a uniform look, higher gloss and brighter color. All of this with virtu- ally no work. Used regularly, easy-to- use waxes protect like stan- dard waxes according to Borden Inc., the manufac- turer of Rain Dance car products. Waxing adds life The role of a car wafgh maintaining a vehicle's ap- pearance and life is well do- cumented. Dirts, salt, ex- haust fumes and pollutants all combine to dull a car’s finish. These “stains” can- not be removed from sur- faces with a simple washing. Regular waxing is recom- mended. There is no set time schedule for waxing cars. The job really depends on a number of variables includ- ing the region of the country, weather factors and the con- dition of the paint finish. A premium car wax can add months of protection in a mild climate. But both se- vere weather and harsh driv- ing conditions may attack coating and thereby force more frequent applications. Easy indicator Perhaps the best way to determine whether your car should be waxed is by con- ducting a simple water bead- ing test during a rain shower. If water cascades off the (i in “sheets,” it’s time to ¢ sider using one of the pre- mium easy-to use. products. If, however, small, round, distinct water beads stand up on the finish, there is still a good layer of wax on your car. When these beads lose their prominent height, or disappear completely, it’s time to rewax. But don’t be alarmed. With easy-to-use products, waxing is a relatively simple activity that protects your automotive investment in addition to restoring a pol- ished, showroom appear- ance to your car. high-polished appearance. Don’t neglect the interior premature failure.” Single copies are available without charge by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to Automotive Information Council, 28333 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, MI 48034. are some tips from the Auto- motive Parts & Accessories Association: ® Thoroughly vaccuum the carpeting. If there is a soiled spot, it may be removed with carpet clean- er. 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