The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 October 1978 — Page 19

Self-serve motorists: Remember the basic car checklist

If you ve gotten into the pump-it-yourself routine, commonly known as “selfserve, ’ do yourself and your car a favor. Either patronize a full service facility every few fill-ups for a preventive check-up, or do the checking yoursfelf. According to a report from the American Petroleum Institute, self-service stations now account for 30% of retail sales of gasoline, luring some 40% of all motorists to pump their own gas. While this can save motorists an average of 2.5* per gallon, avoiding or simply forgetting about maintenance can eat up those savings in repair bills. “People tend to forget about the benefits of car care with selfserve,” according to one oil company official. “At the time it seems like a good idea, but careless repetition of the practice can mean disaster in the long run.” With the advent “of selfserve, the consumer now has a choice which wasn't previously available—to opt for lower gas prices or pay a little more for service. If you elect to “gas and go,” then take charge of the preventive care

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your car needs to keep it running properly. “Longer motor oil drain intervals, maintenance-free batteries and the like are all indications that a new balance in operations (self and full service) is being found,” says one API official. Expect from full-service A motorist pulling into a full-serve station should expect the following: — clean and wash windshield — check motor oil level — check battery fluid level — check coolant level in radiator (only if the engine is cold or check coolant overflow tank, if equipped) — check tire pressure In addition, a dealer should make a quick visual check of fan belts, radiator and heater hoses, and tires for wear. A regular customer of a full-serve station additionally should expect the following to be checked: — power steering fluid —- battery cable condition

— fan belt tension — windshield wipers — washer fluid level If you’re a do-it yourselfer, you should be performing all of the above on a regular basis, with weekly check of motor oil, power steering fluid, windshield washer fluid, tires and lights, plus a monthly check of coolant, transmission, brake and battery fluids, battery cables, wiper blades and drive belts and hoses. Other tips Other tips worth remembering: 1. Carry a clean cloth in the trunk for checking engine and transmission dip sticks. 2. Do NOT remove your radiator pressure cap when the engine is hot. It is dangerous. 3. Don't wait until a heavy rain to check condition of your wiper blades. If yours are the type that are hidden beneath the cowl, move them into position by turning on the ignition and the wiper switch. Then turn the ignition off when the wipers are accessible. 4. Carry a good tire gauge.

Quiz Answers 1. b. But you should have done so before it got in this condition. 2. b. And be sure you install the right cap for your system. Pressure recommendations vary. Also, look for a pressure cap with the safety relief lever or button. 3. a., b.. and c. They’re all correct, depending upon which drive belt breaks. Many cars have three belts under the hood. 4. a. The thermostat is intended to maintain very close temperature tolerances. NEVER remove the thermostat for summer driving. Your car needs one all year 'round. t 5. b. The term "permanent” generally associated with antifreeze is a misnomer. Anti-freeze/coolant should be replaced annually after the car is two years old. 6. a. Free-wheeling fans and flexible blade fans are becoming more popular, especially with higher demands on cooling systems and with greater concern for fuel economy. 7. None of the three. Never open the pressure cap on an • overheating engine. Instead, let the engine cool. Then, with a thick wad of cloth or toweling, carefully remove the cap to release the pressure gradually. 8. b. To assure a tight seal on your new hose, install new clamps. 9. a. A woru to the wise should be sufficient. 10. b. Most mechanics are equipped with pressure testers and usually have a minimal charge for this service.

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ONE OF MANY — Shown here with a Malibu Landau, one of many 1979 Chevrolets to be featured this coming week end at Syracuse, are the men of Wyant Chevrolet, SR 13 Syracuse. Sales manager John Dewart is in the car. Standing from left are Ron Shepard. Bob Johnson and Roy Clow.

Wyant's to display new Chevrolets

The 1979 Chevrolets — Caprice. Impala. Monte Carlo. Malibu. Camaro. Nova. Monza. Chevette. Corvette. wagons and recreational vehicles — will be shown in uptown Syracuse this coming week end by Wyant Chevrolet of Syracuse. The Caprice Classic has been the uppermost Chevrolet for the past 13 years. The outside features clean, uncluttered lines with distinctive style accents and a new, richly textured grille. Inside there's expansive, plushly decorated roominess and an array of thoughtful luxury touches. Impala has built-in quality, along with an affordable price. It’s a family car. Built-in Impala standards include automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, fiberglass-belted radial" ply tires and beautifully tailored furnishings. The Monte Carlo stands apart. It has a look and personality all its own. Malibu is. “A fresh new slice of apple pie,” with that American look for a mid-sized Car. The Malibu features doublepanel doors, a sturdy fullperimeter frame, big coil springs at all four wheels, a Delco Freedom battery that never needs refilling, extensive corrosion-resistant treatments and the quiet strength of Body by Fisher. The Camaro Berlinetta is a hugger. It is a friend of the American road. Its body is shaped like smooth sculpture with built-in body-color bumpers flowing with the lines. The wheels are wide-spread and steel-belted radial ply tires are standard. In its 12-year history, the suspension has been refined. A front stabilizer is standard equipment

. ■ '-■« I . - 3R IBaS?WgB . jg y w4b-- jw * ??■ "* * Left to right - Bud Slabough. Max Michaels, Larry Overmeyer, Hubert Wolfe, Levi Chupp, Brian Snyder, Shorty Mollenhour. I DRIVE IN -4-> DRIVE OUT URETHIS LIKE THIS Let us restore your car to like-new shine and sparkle! Dents smoothed out, roofs refurbished, touch-ups or complete repaint and repolish jobs. Give your car that showroom glow. (COLLISION WORK A SPECIALTY) SYRACUSE BUD'S BODY SHOP, Inc. 1 l/MT Headquarters For Car Renewal Jobs | y y Vx/Mg Located On West Chicago Street Phone 457-3037 Syracuse

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as is power steering. The suspension is engineered for relaxing comfort and the richly upholstered bucket seats are distinctly Berlinetta. The Nova is solid value. More than four million have been sold in Nova’s 17-year history. Law enforcement agencies in 49 states use Novas. It’s the best selling compact police car. Nova has a solid reputation for being the manageable-size family car that’s loaded with traditional Chevy value. The Monza is said to give, "More car, more kicks.” It gives a sporty look at a reasonable price. The new Monza offers more standard features than last year’s model. Standard features are an AM radio, tinted glass, body side moldings, sport steering wheel and shift console in all but the Monza Coupe. The full foam bucket seats, full wheel covers, white-stripe tires and bumper rub strips are also standard features. The 1979 Chevette offers even more than the 19785. In addition to the 18 new standard features that were added to Chevette last year, there’s a new distinctive front end with new grille and single-unit rectangular headlights. There’s good interior ventilation too. New standard glass-belted radial ply tires and a high-pressure compact spare tire and there have been engine refinements and new options that are available. All this and a reasonable price tag too. Since 1953 the Corvette has been something wished for by nearly every kid that’s knee-high to a hubcap. Corvette is the pride of every individual who drives one. And the pride of Chevrolet. Wagons too are in Chevy’s line — The Caprice Classic and Im-

pala wagons are full-size and functional but not bulky and cumbersome. The Malibu is in its second year and is really a stylish automobile even though it’s a very functional wagon inside. The Monza is a sporty little wagon with a low price and lots of room. The Suburban is a superwagon that seats up to nine people. It converts quickly to a roomy cargo carrier and tows heavy trailers with ease. Underneath it all is one tough truck. Chevy vans and sportvans come in a broad range of styles and capacities. You can choose 119-inch or 125-inch-wheelbase models with GVW ratings up to 8,550 pounds. The Blazer is "the way to go." It has a reputation for toughness that hasn't gone unnoticed. It has full-time and conventional four-wheel-drive available as well as two-wheel drive. There's an available fold-up rear seat which increases seating capacity to five. Chevy pickups feature a tough build and riding comfort that makes them ideal for pickup camper use. In 1979 Chevy is continuing to attack corrosion with a tough six-point program. Chevy pickups come in six basic series with QVWRs that range from 4,900 to 10,000 pounds. WINTER DRIVING Last winter saw tKe usually sunny West pounded by almost ceaseless rainfall. And a growing number of motorists learned a painful lesson: unless a car is prepared for the wet weather, it may experience similar starting problems to cars operating in sub-zero temperatures.

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