The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 October 1970 — Page 22

How’s Thermostat Operating? Check Before Whiter Arrives

If your car’s engine is running hot, or if your automatic transmission seems to be sluggish—have your thermostat checked. Thermostats open and close to regulate coolant flowing through the cooling system to maintain proper engine temperatures. Functioning correctly, thermostats should open to allow coolant to pass through the system when the coolant reaches the exact temperature level for which its engine was designed. If the thermostat opens before the coolant reaches this desirable temperature, the engine will run too cool. This will result in excess » wear on moving parts, accumulations of sludge in the crank case and decreased fuel economy, among other things. However, should the thermostat fail to open when the

Safety Council Offers This Advice To Drivers Not Familiar with Snow

To the Minnesota or Manitoba motorist, a two-inch snowfall may be a common winter-time driving nuisance. When that same storm makes an infrequent appearance in places where winters are usually mild, a snarl of gigantic proportions usually results. For those drivers who don’t know how to handle their car in snowy leather and as a refresher to coldcountry car owners, the National Safety Council offers these tips: I. Test the road with care-

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The vita! little gadget — the thermostat—that keeps engine temperatures at the correct operating level. proper temperature is reached, the engine is subjected to overheating. With the thermostat closed, coolant flow is blocked off from the radiator. Until the stat opens, the coolant becomes hotter and hotter. When this occurs, the engine will deteriorate rapidly as metal parts are tortured by extreme temperatures. In addition to costly dam-

ful arcelerntirm when first -tHrtinp out. If the wheels spin or you skid when brakinp reduce your speed. 2. Keep double the normal distance between you and the ear ahead. Stopping distances may be as much as nine times greater than on a dry pavement. 3. When stopping, pump your brakes instead of jamming them. 4. Make sure your tires have plenty of tread. Snow tires and, in states where they are permitted, studded tires help slop cars safely and de-

age done to metal parts, overheating also results In loss of engine power, increased oil consumption, abnormal combustion and preignition. And, because transmission fluid is cooled in the radiator, transmission failure becomes ,a serious possibility. A great percentage of all automatic transmission failures can be traced to engines running too hot! It’s a good idea to have your car’s cooling system tuned up before cold weather sets in. In addition to inspecting the operation of the thermostat, careful attention should be paid to radiator and heater hoses, hose clamps, fan belts, and safety pressure caps. Should they fall, any of these key cooling components can lead to serious, and costly, engine troubles.

ter 'kidding. Reinforced chains may be the answer where snow is infrequent enough to negate the reasons for purchasing winter tires. SLOWPOKE DANGEROUS The slowpoke on the expressway is just as dangerous as the speeder. If traffic streAns past you or you are leading a slow parade in your lane, speed up or get off the expressway. You are a hazard when you block traffic. During 10,000 miles of driving, spark plugs fire over 15,000,000 times.

Avoid Pushing Stalled Car; Depend On Juniper Cable to Transfer Power

Back in the good old days, whenever they were, the wise motorist always carried a rope in his car — especially if it was subject to fits of stubbornness. More than one driver, cloaked in duster and goggles, has been seen tieing the rope to his front bumper so he could haul the car out of the mire. Later, man learned about pushing one car with another — mainly to get the faulty one started. But car makers recommend against pushing or towing by novices today. In addition to the distinct danger of damaging your automatic transmission, it is altogether possible that your particular car cannot be started with a push. So today’s emergency measure, other than the nearest telephone, is jumper cables—long cables that permit you to transfer current from the strong battery in one car to the dead one in

Daytime Use of Car Lights Cuts Accidents for Drivers

Fall and winter driving means increased hours of darkness. Obviously, your car's lights will be getting more use. But do you use your lights as much as you should? ~ According to professional drivers, use of headlights has an effect on safety. Checker Cab Company in Chicago conducted a 12-month experiment where drivers put on their headlamps during the day as well as at night. The result was a 10 percent decrease in .accidents. Bodily injury accidents were

your own. Jumper cables cost only a few dollars in your auto store. They are good insurance —- if you know how to use them. First, be sure you have good ones. A heavy current load might melt inferior cables before they can get your car started. Second, double check with your service dealer to be certain you know how to hook them up correctly. This isn’t hard to do, but on some cars you can ruin your charging circuit if the cables are reversed. So the thing to do is take notes when you are discussing the matter with your service man. Write an instruction sheet and attach it to the cables or slip it into the bag they come in. It isn’t a bad idea to go through the procedure in your driveway at home. Then you’ll feel perfectly confident to give your rescuer directions when he offers his help.

reduced 12 percent. Why the decrease? According to Checker, “First, by physically turning on and shutting off the headlights, the driver is reminded he is doing something for safety. “Second, pedestrians and other drivers are constantly telling our men that their lights are on and this serves as a further reminder of safety to the driver. Also, when Checker drivers see other Checker cabs with their headlights on, they think of safety.’’