The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 October 1970 — Page 27

Don’t Be ‘Rusty 9 on Car Safety, Here 9 sHow to Cope with Threat

Every few seconds, someone Is Injured by a car — and in the time it takes for a coffee break, someone dies on the highway! The Nation-

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al Safety Council points out that faulty vehicles contribute to at least 10% of highway accidents,. . . and rust is often the chief villain.

But many problems caused by rust can be detected and corrected ahead of time. Know how? Experts at Ziebart Process Corporation have answered this list of common questions from car owners: 1. I keep my car in a heated garage in winter, yet I have more trouble with rust than ever. Why is this? A heated garage can actually increase rusting by as much as 300%. According to a University of Manitoba survey, ice on the car melts and becomes water, the electrolyte that completes the electrochemical circuit necessary for rusting. No! No-Rust Arene 2. Are there any areas in the U.S. or Canada where because of climate there is no rust problem? There is no area where rust is not a problem. It is less in arid areas because moisture must be present for rusting to take place. 3. Does frequent washing and waxing prevent rust? Car care helps, but unless the interior boxed-in areas of the car, where 88% of all rusting starts, are protected, rust can still eat holes in your car and your pocketbook, The rustproofing sealant must be sprayed at high pressure through strategically located holes. 4. What is the major safety problem caused by auto rust? Brake failure. According to the Lincoln Technical Institute of Detroit, this condition is a direct result of environmental conditions such as salt and moisture on our streets. Major fleet operators say that 40% of their brake lines are rust damaged after two years of service. The LTI

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people further recommend that car owners protect their car and their life with a rust preventive process. 5. What about air pollution? Is there really enough contamination in our air to cause vehicle rusting? This is the finding of extensive investigation of rusting just undertaken by the Canadian Province of Ontario. In some industrial areas tons of sulfur dioxide gas are put into the air every minute. This is true of residential and commercial areas, too. Since sulfur dioxide plus rain water results in sulfurous and sulfuric acid which effectively accelerate rusting, your car has a bath of dilute sulfuric acid every time it rains! No* Effective 6. What about the chemicals certain cities are adding to salt? Do they retard rust? Corrosion inhibitors have been tried with salt. Comprehensive testing of such corrosion inhibitors was undertaken by municipal governments both in the U.S. and Canada a few years ago and the inhibitors were found to be ineffective. The only testing by a disinterested authority was just completed by the University of Manitoba over a two-year period. As previously found, the body rusting was exactly the same with or without the Inhibitor. Neglecting your car’s body costs hundreds of dollars at trade-in time due to unsightly appearance, as well as being unsafe.

Cold Weather Car Quiz 1. What percentage of motorists will have starting trouble this winter, based on past experience and traditional tune-up purchase patterns? A. 10 Percent B. 25 Percent C. 60 Percent D. 90 Percent 2. Since worn spark plugs adversely affect starting ability, gas economy and performance, new plugs should be installed every: A. 90 days or 3,000 miles B. Six months or 5,000 miles . C. Nine months or 7,500 miles D. Year or 10,000 miles 3« When braking on glare ice, a car at 20 miles per hour equipped with four studded tires stops what percentage better than cars with normal tires. A. There’s no difference B. Five percent better C. 31 percent better D. 100 percent better 4. The principal danger a faulty exhaust system poses is A. Smoke from the exhaust can hinder your rearview vision. B. Your engine is more likely to overheat. C. The odor from the exhaust is apt to make you nauseous. D. Carbon monoxide emissions are potentially deadly. 5a If your windshield wipers leave streaks on the glass, it’s a sign that A. You should replace them immediately. B. You should clean your windshield thoroughly. C. Your washer system is contaminated, so clean it. D. The air is polluted beyond acceptable tolerances. 6. Because winter driving entails more low speed, stop and start driving, the following, service is even more vital this time of year. A. This type of driving affects air conditioner coolant so have it checked. B. Engine oil is more easily contaminated so make sure it’s fresh. C. Various seals and gaskets function less efficiently and need attention. D. Suspension system undergoes more stress and should be tightened. 7. Neglect of a pre-winter tune-up could affect all but one of these functions A. You increase the risk of starting trouble. B. You impair engine performance. C. You waste gasoline. D. You decrease braking ability 14 percent. 8. Your battery operates at what percentage of capacity at 32°? — A. 90 Percent. * > B. 60 Percent. C. 40 Percent. D. 10 Percent. ANSWERS: a'B isl ’£ *8 ’9 S V s t‘o£ 5 a z s a i