The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 October 1977 — Page 19
Keep anti-freeze in its place; check these six cooling system procedures
One of the most popular “do-it-yourself” jobs tackled by motorists is replacing an-ti-freeze/coolant in the fall. Unfortunately some discover too late that there is more to the job than merely draining and replacing. One of the most critical parts of this service is checking and, where needed, replacing parts like hoses, clamps, thermostats and pressure cap. The Automotive Cooling System Institute points out that modem cooling systems operate under considerable pressure, as much as 17 lbs. per square inch, and at temperatures as high as 230 degrees. These extremes permit engine engineers to gain higher performance from engines while reducing exhaust emissions and fuel consumption. But it’s tough on cooling system parts. Even top quality reinforced radiator and heater hoses have a life
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This fan belt may have looked perfectly sound to the casual glance, but a careful examination shows trouble is due. Car owners should cheek condition of all belts, hoses and clamps before considering their cooling systems completely winterised, advises the American Cooling System Institute.
expectancy of only about three years. ACSI recommends the following as part of your fall car care procedure: 1. Drain znti-freeze/ coolant. 2. Flush the system with a good quality ehem-
ical cleaner and neutraliser. 3. Examine all hoaes for signs of deterioration. (Squeeze them and tug them with enough pressure to show up any possible weaknesses. If a hoae is going to break, now is
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the time to find out.) 4. Replace any hoses that seem doubtful. Install new clamps as an added safety precaution. 5. Examine drive belts for signs of fraying, cracks or glazed condition that can cause slipping. Check also for proper adjustment. There should be no more than a half inch of give when the belt is depressed half way between the pulleys. When in doubt about drive belts, replace them.
Car protection against winter cold
Is your car protected against winter cold? Fresh anti-freeze should be installed for maximum protection against the elements and a rust-clogged radiator. Oil and filter should be clean and the car’s body should be free of salt deposits and the bumps and nicks that contribute to early body deterioration.
Regal Sport Coupe
LeSabre Sport Coupe
Century Custom Wagon
6. When the new SOSO solution of anti-freeze has been installed, invest a few minutes and possibly a few dollars to have your nearby automotive repairman pressure-test the system. He can install a tester on the radiator filler which, will show up any possible leaks. The same tester can be used to check the condition of the radiator cap which must be able to retain the system at a specified pressure.
Riviera
1 ■J AT AUTO SHOW — Bill Miller, salesman at Jim Moore Motors. Nappanee, is pictured next to a completely redesigned I*7B Buick Century Special. The Century Special and other 1978 Buicks will be featured exclusively by Jim Moore Motors at the Syracuse New Car Show this week end.
Buicks feature 75 years of greatness in 1978's
The 1978 Buick features 75 years of greatness in every automobile. And. these Buicks will be on display at Syracuse this week end as part of the new car show. The Buick line features Regals, Centurys, LeSabres, Electras, Rivieras. Skylark and Buick wagons. Buick has gone all out for occupant protection. The cars have seat belts with push-button buckles for all passenger positions, two front combination seat and inertia reel shoulder belts for driver and front passenger, energy-absorbing steering column, passengerguard door locks, safety door latches and stamped-steel hinges, folding seatback latches, energy-absorbing padded instrument panel and front seatback tops, contoured windshield header, thick laminate windshield, safety armrests, safety steering wheel, glove box and console door latch impact security, smooth contoured door and window regulator handles, automatic locking rear our boa rd seat belt retractors, pressure lock radiator cap, high-strength front seat anchorages and construction and high-strength rear seat retention. ♦ The cars also feature a number of accident prevention items and a number of anti-theft features. Regal The Regal is a completely redesigned automobile this year with its exterior dimensions being trimmer, yet usable interior room has been improved in several important areas. To accomplish this they have squared off its lines, expanding areas that needed expanding and eliminating much unused space The car has added front and rear headroom. The instrument panel has been moved to create new, front-seat knee and leg room. Both the Regal and Regal Limited are powered by a new ever-firing 3.2 litre (196 CID) V-6 with an automatic transmission. The sport coupe carries a new, 3.8 litre (231 CID) turbocharged V-6 as its standard powerplant. Centurys The 1978 Centurys present the mid-size buyer with an abundace of choices. There are four new coupes: the Special. Custom, Limited and Sport. They all share a fastback body design that underscores what truly functional automobiles they are to own and drive. They all offer fuel-economy abilities. Centurys are trimmer than the 1977 models. A new, even-firing V-6 engine is standard. LeSabre The Buick LeSabre is a fullsize, six-passenger car with room for heads, legs, shoulders and luggage LeSabres are available in both V-6 and V-B’s. All are equipped with automatic trasmission and a suspension system that is similar in design to the top-of-the-line Electra All LeSabres are fitted with such things as Full-Flo power ventilation, thick cut-pile carpeting, armrests, dome ceiling lights, and lots more — all standard Electra The ultimate Buick is the Electra The car offers full-size luxury in three progressive stages: the Electra 225, the Limited and the Park Avenue Each comes in coupe or sedan. All models possess a wide range of Buick features. The standard powerplane is a 350 CID( 5.7 litre) four-barrell V-8. Automatic transmission is also standard as is power steering,
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power front disc brakes and front and rear coil-spring suspension. Each Electra also has a character all its own. Riviera Ever since the Riviera was introduced 15 years ago it has been a leader in personal luxury car design. The 1978 Riviera enjoys a clean, uncluttered look from front to back with opera windows distinguishing its profile while the “spoked look” of. its wheel covers enbellish its classic car orientation. Standard power in Riviera is provided by a 350 CID (5.7 litre) V-8 with four-barrel carburetion. But for those who want more power, a 403 CID (6.6 litre) fourbarrel V-8 is available. Skylark Skylark comes in standard and custom models, in coupe, sedan, hatchback and the Skylark ‘S' which is a low priced model offered only as a coup. It is the budget-designed compact. The standard Skylark offers additional comfort and convenience items. The 1978 Skylark models have a generous supply of fine Buick features in common. Standard power is provided by a gusty even-firing 231 CID (3.8 litre) V-6 engine. The standard transmission is a manual three-
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speed. Tall European-inspired windows add to the design. The hatchback has 29.2 cubic feet of cargo space in the rear, with the back seat down. And, there’s a long list of available options from which to choose. Skyhawk Introduced in 1975, Skyhawk remains a dramatically good looking automobile. It’s a car fairly' brimming with individuality. The design is rakishly aero-dynamic. It features sloping grill, domed hood, louvered roof pillars and a fastback rear deck. Buick Wagons Buick wagons offer practicality in two basic sizes. One is the full-size Estate Wagon and the other is the mid-size Century Wagon. The full-size Estate can accommodate up to eight passengers in the three-seat version or haul as much as 87.7 cubic feet of cargo. The Century has 71.8 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded down. Other bonuses this year include storage compartments behind the rear wheelhousings and swing-out rear vent windows for ventilation. The Buicks are on display this week in Syracuse.
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