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Saturday, October 24, 2015 FALL CAR CARE | PREPARATION
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Winterize Your Car
he winter chill can be downright damaging to your car’s engine and other systems. What you do about it now, before the temperatures drop, can make a dramatic impact on the overall health of your car during the winter.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has some advice for drivers this winter who are looking to prepare their vehicles for the cold air and potentially icy conditions. Remember that every automobile is different, but there are some basics to follow for ultimate protection. • Read the owner’s manual and follow the recommended service schedules. These guidelines are meant to keep you safe and your vehicle on the road for years to come. • Have any issues with your heating system checked out by a certified technician. It could need a simple adjustment or perhaps an entire replacement. Either way, you’ll want to have it checked now to be safe. • Also have a certified technician check any issues related to rough idling or stalling. Getting stuck on the side of the road in the frigid cold air is not a situation you want this winter. • Have your belts and hoses checked by a qualified technician for tightness and overall quality. Replacing a leaky hose is simpler and more cost effective than replacing a damaged engine or heating system.
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• Change the oil and oil filter as specified in the owner’s manual. Always remember to properly dispose of used oil
when performing an oil change yourself. • Replace worn wiper blades and keep plenty of
washer solvent on hand. Consider adding a de-icing product to your reservoir to help your blades stand up to
icy conditions. • Inspect all lights and bulbs; replace burned out bulbs.
Forget something? Drivers forget where they park and more (BPT) - Although our everyday routines can be simple and second nature, there’s only so much we can remember. And when it comes to cars and car maintenance, many Americans frequently forget routine tasks according to the latest Gauge Index from Hankook Tire.
with the overwhelming daily list of things to do can distract you from the little things you need to do, like closing the gas cap. One third of Americans have forgotten
When you are in the thick of daily errands, there is likely a need for a fuel stop. The stress that can come
All of this is a reminder to slow
as possible. Filling tires with the correct air pressure also will help keep the temperature down within the serviceable range. Remember to check tire pressure monthly. Rotate your tires. Each tire can wear unevenly, and tires on the front axle tend to wear differently than tires on the rear axle. Regular tire rotation ensures more even wear. Tires should be rotated about every 5,000 miles.
When running errands, we park our cars, walk into the store, check our lists, pay for what we need, get back in our cars and drive to the next stop. But most Americans have found themselves wandering around a parking lot because they can’t find their car, according to Hankook Tire’s Seasonal Gauge Index. In fact, the Gauge revealed that 55 percent of Americans have forgotten where they parked at least once. Hankook also found that a significant number of drivers have gotten into trouble after parking by locking their keys in the car. Forty-one percent of Americans have had to call a locksmith or find a spare set of keys to get back on the road.
Index revealed that 40 percent of drivers use a GPS device to get them headed in the right direction.
to put the gas cap back on after fueling up, according to the Gauge Index. Further, more than a quarter of Americans have a tendency to drive off with items on the top of their cars such as groceries, a cup of coffee or even a purse. For those who forget how to get where they need to go, the Gauge
Choose the right tire. While we can forget where we parked, we can also forget what kind of tires are on our car. Make sure your car is running on the right, season-appropriate tires. The Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 is an ideal all-season option so that worrying about your vehicle’s tires is one less thing to fret about. Developed to provide down and remember the little, albe- all-season ultra-high performance it combines cutting-edge appearit important details of driving, and make sure that your car is in proper ance with confident handling, traction and control on dry, wet and working condition. Hankook Tire wintery roads. wants you to pay attention to car care responsibilities. Keep your tires cool and properly filled. Heat can take its toll on tires, so try to park in the shade as often
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FALL CAR CARE | ROUTINE REPAIRS
Fixing Windshield Cracks
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indshield damage can be frustrating. You can do everything right as a driver and still incur chips or cracks from a stray rock. While this is out of your control, taking quick action to fix the problem is critical.
Even the smallest windshield chip can turn into a large crack, which can then lead to a costly windshield replacement. Even more important, cracks can impede your line of sight or compromise the overall rigidity of your windshield. You basically have two options when it comes to fixing a smaller chip: doing it yourself with a windshield repair kit or hiring a specialist to take care of the work. Both have pros and cons, so consider all factors before making your choice.
DOING IT YOURSELF
Windshield crack repair kits are sold in the auto parts departments of many local and box stores. If applied correctly, these acrylic adhesive and filler options are great for repairing small chips or cracks. The instructions for application may vary between products, but applying these materials to your windshield is a straightforward process. Some things to remember: • Move your car out of direct sunlight to keep the repair resin from drying too quickly • Don’t forget to use a pin or small nail to dig out any loose chips of glass • Protect the area of the car you’re leaning against with a
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towel to prevent scratching The major risk you take when handling a repair yourself is not knowing if it’s going to work. But by following simple instructions, you should be able to fill in the chip and stop it from spreading. It may not be perfect, but it will get your windshield safe and road-
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