The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 October 1977 — Page 21

IlHl MffHft ■ r ?v&»' V ■■ r\J ,^W r -■•- *V h £ A NEW CAR SHOWING SALE — A sale during the showing of the new I>7B Chevrolet line of cars and trucks was made by Ron Hibschman. general manager of Wyant ( hesrolet. Inc.. Syracuse shown in this photo on the right, and Mr. and Mrs. Vertin Riegsecker of rural route Bristol. Looking on is daughter Lori. 5. The Riegsecker* purchased a three-quarter ton Cheyenne Chevrolet pick-up truck, making their second purchase from the Syracuse agency.

1978 Chevrolets offer new sizes, redesigned models, and styles

Among the cars being shown in the downtown Syracuse display this week are the all new 1978 Chevrolets — the Malibu Classic and Malibu models for 1978 are new mid-size passenger cars that

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offer efficiency and value normally associated with larger, more expensive cars The third generation of Chevrolet’s highly successful personal car. Monte Carlo, has

been redesigned to a completely new size, offering affordable luxury with superior handling. And. a new. four-door hatchback sedan model in six window style expands Chevette

offerings from a single body style in 1977 to a two-door and fourdoor series for 1978. In addition, significant changes in product content have been made to increase overall value and equipment levels to make standard 1978 model Chevettes more competitive with foreign and domestic subcompacts. The Malibu The new intermediate Chevrolets are the third step in a five-year sequence of design events which are responding to consumer desire for more efficient. economical, comfortable and good-looking automobiles. The 1978 Malibu Classic and Malibu series are also considered the most important new entries in Chevrolet’s overall plan to resize vehicles because they have the broadest market appeal. They are designed to meet the transportation requirements of a majority of future Chevrolet prospects. Design proportions are shorter and narrower than before, but roomier inside and with more luggage space than the 1977 models. There is more interior headroom and legroom in the coupe and sedan, and in the coupe, more rear hip room and 2.5 inches more rear knee room. Estimated EPA interior volume index show's an increase of 1.5 cubic feet in the sedan and 3.2 cubic feet in the coupe and there is 'bp to 14 per cent more luggage Thenew size Malibu Classic and Majibu are available in twodoor coupe. four-door sedan and four-door, two-seat wagon models Corresponding mid-size fuel economy improvements boosted by the introduction of a new Chevrolet V-6 engine will range from six per cent to nearly 30 per

cent. This should translate to an estimated increase for the Chevrolet series of about two to seven miles per gallon. Monte Carlo Available in two-door coupe body style only, Monte Carlo has been reduced by 803 pounds to a more efficient curb weight of 3,143 pounds. Overall length is 200.4 (12.9 inches less), vehicle height is 53.9 inches (1.1 inch more) and the wheelbase if 108.1 (7.9 inches less). While slimmer and trimmer on the outside, except for height, the interior is more spacious with improvements in many dimensions, such as front and rear headroom, front and rear headroom, front and rear legroom, rear hip room and rear knee clearance. The 1978 Monte Carlo has been re-engineered to meet die need for modern levels of vehicles efficiency, but the character that has made it the most prestigious car of its type has been enhanced. Its character has been strengthened by a more formal roofline and a new highly styled body including single rectangular headlamps, prominent grid pattern grille and distinctive five-segment taillamps. Lower body contours retain the suggestion of previous model designs. Basic mechanical design and body structure elements are similar to Malibu Classic and Malibu components with specific differences in exterior body appearance, interior trim levels, suspension and tires, and other content items. Chevette Easier rear seat entry and exit, significantly more rear leg room and greater cargo capacity with the second seat folded down are the major customer advantages of the new Chevette four-door sedan. This is accomplished by adding three inches to the center of the two-door model and extending the wheelbase and overall length. The net effect in rear passenger room is increased leg room by three and one-half inches and minimum knee room by over two inches more than the two-door Chevette. The six window body style includes rear door glass that retracts, although not completely due to the rear wheelhouse restriction. The side quarter glass, behind the rear door, is fixed. Aside from door proportions and size, the sedan exterior is the same as the coupe. New front grille design distinguishes the 1978 Chevette models from previous years. Changes consist of new modling treatments around each air inlet louver and single horizontal and double vertical bars through each opening. The 1.6 litre (98CID) L 4 engine replaces the 1.4 litre engine as standard equipment for 1978, resulting in increased performance and better driveability for all models. Preventive prompts TUNE-UP — Regular tune-ups at any time of the year make good sense as far as intelligent car maintenance goes, but during the cold winter months they become especially important. A poorly tuned car will quit on you much more readily than a well-tun< ’ car. BATTERY — A service station ean check your battery in a matter of minutes. A battery’s starting capabilities can be reduced as much as 60% in subfreesing temperatures and dead batteries are the single major cause of winter Road Service calls. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID — Just like the water in yonr radiator, the water in your squirts will freer r unless protected by an antifreene. Following the. above steps will assure you that you are well prepared to take on the cold winter months, but there is always the chance that you will break down anyway. Anticipating this event, there are a few things you should have in your ear at all times. BATTERY BOOSTER CABLES — Having cables can be a great convenience any time. REFIT'.CTORS — In the event of a breakdown on the highway, it is imperative to warn other drivers. FIRST AID KIT — One of the commercially available kits will do MISCELLANEOUS — A flashlight ean obviously come in handy at one lime or another. A small piece of mg is useful if you have to kneel down for anything, and rock safe, a tow chain, and a shovel may all prove to be worth their weight in gold sooner or later. Lock antifreeze, carried on your person, will allow you to get at all these wonderful items you so wisely stored in your trunk when the lock freeses on you.

Condition of spark plugs critical as winter reduces needed voltage

"It hasn’t been my day,” complained the housewife. “This morning my car wouldn't start and I got an overdrawn notice on my checking account from the bank.” While the doubly unfortunate circumstances seemingly are unrelated, there is a striking parallel between cars not starting and checks bouncing. They are both cases of demand exceeding the supply. The bank overdrafts are a matter of simple economics. An avalanche of bills falls due at once/ and there is a shortage of funds in the bank. You write one check too many, and you’re overdrawn. Reduces supply In the case of the starting failures, it is a matter of inclement weather reducing the supply of electrical current available from the ignition system. At the same time, the plugs' need for high voltage is increased. When ignition components, particularly spark plugs, are worn, the result is starting bankruptcy. When winter comes, the voltage available dwindles while the voltage required soars. For example, at 0° F.. a battery loses about half of its cranking power. At the same time, cold weather increases the voltage required to fire the spark plugs and it’s harder to vaporize fuel to form ignitable mixtures in the combustion chamber. And when parts of the ignition system are not functioning properly, starting problems are virtually a certainty. Condition critical As spark plugs undergo normal use. the electrical and chemical punishment they receive erodes their gaps. The wider the gap, the more voltage is required to make the spark jump across to cause ignition. Worn electrodes, therefore. increase the demand for voltage to achieve ignition. In addition, foreign deposits on the spark plugs, such as wet fuel, carbon, oil, or lead, can further hamper ignition. Other ignition system components must be in good working condition for dependable starting. The spark plug wires and boots, the distributor and its components and the coil can help cause a can’t start when they are malfunctioning due to wear or damage. Best insurance According to a recent survey, a tune-up is the best insurance against repeated starting problems. Recharging or replacing the battery alone does not always do the job. More than one out of every three motorists who serviced their batteries after a starting failure had re-

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Wed., October 12,1977 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

JHk Self-service gasoline stations may save you pennies at thes pumps, but services that used to be given by attendants may be neglected. In the foul-weathey season, maximum visibility is vital. So follow this motorist's example by checking windshield washer fluid levels frequently. Also, make certain the wiper blades are in good condition and that all lights and signals are working.

peated trouble. That is twice the rate of new starting problems experienced by owners who purchased tune-

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ups after the first failure. Where winter starts are concerned, a complete tuneup is like money in ths bank.

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