The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 April 1969 — Page 14

Seek New Vistas to Restore the Joys of Driving — . , !■ Nothing restores the joys of motoring more 4han getting away from everyday driving chores and traveling through unspoiled countryside. Also adding to the spirit of freedom is having a car that is in top shape.

Make a Magic Carpet of Your Car

Can Lift You Above the Humdrum, Take You Out Os State of Tension William Lyon Phelps, the celebrated educator and author, once remarked, “What I wouldn’t give to read ‘Huckleberry Finn’ for the first time again.” It was Phelps’ way of yearning for the thrill of discovery, in this case one of America’s greatest novels. The typical motorist could well paraphrase Phelps’ remarks, “What I wouldn’t give to be driving for the first time.” The thrill most of us felt the first time behind the wheel is hard to capture ever again. Perhaps too much driving has jaded our appreciation of the miracle that is the automobile. Maybe too much time in traffic jams, too many through-the-windshield vistas of monotonous stretches of freeways have robbed us of our enthusiasm. Just a Few Hours from Home However, there is away to bring back the joys of driving. Some time this year, get out of the traffic jams and off the superhighway. Take your family on some lightly traveled road. Even in the most populous areas of this nation, there still remain unspoiled stretches of green field, blue sky and water — just a few hours from home. Travel through these areas with a light foot on the gas pedal, stopping often to enjoy the view and savor the fresh air. Make your car, not a conveyance to get you from here to there, but a kind of magic carpet to lift you above the humdrum and the state of tension. - There is also away to bring the maximum enjoyment of motoring into everyday driving. And that is by maintaining your car in showroom condition. By doing so, your car can feel like a new car no matter how long you drive it. Drive Better After a Wash For example, there are those who swear that their cars seem to drive better after a wash. While this may be a matter of vivid imagination, it is no secret that a car that is running sluggish could feel like a new model after a thorough tune-up. Also maintaining other vital-to-comfort components like tires, shocks, front-end alignment and smooth transmission are indispensable to a smooth, enjoyable ride. There is at least one more factor in maximum enjoyment of a car. That is the security of mind in knowing that yours is a safe car. It is not enough to know your car has just passed vehicle inspection. While passing inspection is a good sign that all basic safety components check out, there are other factors to be considered. The day after inspection, hitting a jarring pothole could help put headlights back out of alignment. An unexpected leak of brake fluid could pose a serious hazard. To Help You Recapture the Pleasure The answer is to stay attuned to the condition of your car. More important, maintain a regular system of car care to forestall possible troubles. This Care For Your Car section is intended to help you recapture the total pleasure that motoring can offer.

In cleaning your windshield, don’t forget the inside. Tobacco smoke can put a film of residue on the glass and dis-

tort vision. So, if you smoke, periodically clean the windshield with a window washing solvent.

Periodic Checks On Car Brakes, Easy to Make Brakes, like all-day suckers, have a habit of wearing away slowly. So, it’s a good practice to test your brakes periodically to make sure they can stop your car safely.

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Every week, test the hydraulic system by firmly pressing your foot against the pedal. If the pedal moves gradually towards the floorboard, you are losing vital pressure. Have the problem corrected immediately. Periodically, test stopping ability in a flat, open area where no other cars or obstruction are present. Accelerate to

30 miles per hour, then apply the brakes with your hands off the steering wheel. If the car pulls to one side, you may have brake trouble. In any case, have your serviceman perform a complete inspection of the brake system every six months. Yield to Safe Driving