The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 April 1979 — Page 26

A Ten Count Guide to ... Your Car Safety From Canada Safety Council In boxing, a 10-count signifies a knockout. In driving, according to the Canada Safety Council, your car is subject to a 10-count too. That is 10 basic safety flaws and any one of them could count your car out of action. The Council provides a list of the following ills and how you can detect them while driving. It also suggests having the symptoms^corrected by your favorite service outlet as soon as you detect them.

1. The brake pedal sinks to the floor under light foot pressure. This could mean worn brake linings or a leak of fluids in the system. 2. The car pulls constantly to one side when stopping. Possible causes include poor wheel alignment or brake lining worn on one side or oil soaked on one side, both due to wheel cylinder defects. 3. Excessive play in steering. Likely causes are a worn or faulty steering box, or worn or faulty ball joints, tie-rod ends, relay rods or idler arm. 4. Your car vibrates at 50 to 65 mph. Chances are defective tires, incorrect wheel balance or incorrect alignment is the cause. 5. Steering column shimmies at high or low

Wise Driver KeepsFireExtinguisher In Car; There is No Substitute

The wise motorist carries a fully-charged fire extinguisher in his car at all times. When you need it there is no substitute. The preferred extinguisher is the stored pressure dry chemical type. This type can be used on any kind of fire

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& speeds. Check for looseness in front end, defective shock absorbers or out of round tires with some flat surfaces. 6. Rear wheel locking upon light application of the brakes. The cause is probably a faulty or leaking oil seal. 7. Too much play in the steering while driving. Improper tire inflation or faulty front or rear suspension should be suspected. 8. Excessive noise from the exhaust system. Check exhaust-pipe, muffler or tail pipe for damage; 9. Unusual odors inside the car. This could have many sources but signals some engine defect. 10. Directional signal light not working. Check for burnt out bulb or defective flasher unit.

and does not create toxic gases as do vaporizing liquid types. It should have at least 2W pounds capacity. Two kinds of such extinguishers are available. One uses a throw-away refill cylinder. The other must be taken to an extinguishei

service shop for recharging. Either is suitable. The extinguisher should be reserved for emergency use

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only. If you intend to use an extinguisher for other purposes, such as putting out a campfire, carry spares.

Underinflated tires—that is. below the manufacturer's specifications— can decrease gas mileage.