: Check. of Wiring n Tare: “up Time Wards: ot Trouble “Motorists. who ook for the end. of. hard: starting trouble during. warm spells may be in. for an. unpleasant surprise.’ - For the ravages of winter driv-° ‘ng may hit a critical area, the “wiring: system. AS a-result, starting'm may be ‘difficult and driving perform-_ ance erratic. All this may stem from: salty-slush- sprayed on the: engine- compartment ‘or extremely. . ~ that makes wiring brittle. And less. driving during. winter means fewer stops at service: stations where potential trou- ble may be: spotted: : nspection of ignition. wir- ° ing along with: other. normal .. services at tune-up time is in- dispensable to good miotoring. Spotting signs of..wear may: catch present. performance _trouble-as well: as preventing > future trouble. _..._ Cracks in: wiring insulation - .. or. corroded terminals can af- fect’ engine. performance or. “even cause complete break- - “= downs. ° There are. several “veauses for the ¢racks:and cor- ‘-rosion, espéciaily in older.cars... .. Excessive’ oil.: grease or at- “mospheric conditions can” cause Wiring insulation to “be- » come. brittle. and. to. crack. | - _.Water and dust can enter these -eracks and partially ground the high-tension voltage: As a. « ‘wurrent — result, not. enough: reaches: the > Spark | plugs. ; - Periodic lic Checks. _ On Car Brakes, Easy to Make Brakes, like all- day suckers, have a-habit of wearing away slowly. So, it’s a good practice - to test your brakes periodical- “ly. to make sure they can stop .your-car safely. Every week, test the hydrau- ; Tic system by. firmly. pressing - your foot.against the pedai. If the pedal moves gradually to- wards the. floorboard, you are losing vital pressure. Have tuic ail corrected immediate- "Periodically, where no other cars or obstruc- tion are present, Accelerate to. 30 miles: per. hour, then apply “the brakes with your hands off the steering wheel. If the car pulls to one side, you may have — brake trouble. | cold temperature - we test: ‘stopping = ability in a flat, open area’ ~ Another cause of ‘wiring de-. terioration is. corona. ‘is a magnetic field. surround: ing the wiring and is caused by high-tension current surg- ‘ing through-the wiring. ° ‘This magnetic. “field ‘is so strong that it breaks down the surrounding oxygen, convert- . ing it into ozone. Ozone attacks the insulation © and-after a period. of time de- stroys the wiring’s usefulness: Even.a slight interruption of Overheating Car an | Be Forestalled While most cars made today have cooling systems that are “sealed” in the factory, a wise motorist . still. takes precau- tlons against engine overheat- ing. Here are some basie pre- cautiong to take to make sure your car keeps its coal. Test the anti-freeze to make sure it hasn’t lost its rust in- hibiting elements. If if has. drain and flush the cooling system before installing new anti-freeze. Test the condition and ten- sion of all drive belts as well ag fadiator hoses. Check the tadiator and hoses for ieaks. Corona | up tor? ~ SIDNEY REVIEW’ Wednesday, December 3; 1969. - eect It, Mister, Your . ‘ Battery May Be: Okay Blaming starting trouble on “the battery can: be like blam-~ ing a broken leg on bone fail- ure: In:-both cases, something is-wrong but-something. other ‘than the affected part is: caus: os ing the problem. -A well-maintained : battery that hasn't outlived its useful-, ness‘should not cause ‘starting. aa problemis... More likely some ‘full power. can cut engine pow- -er greatly, The ignition system builds an original 12 volts pow-"— er into'a possible 25,000 volts. : So a leakage of one voit at an early. ignition. stage can..cost. 500 volts by the time the spark plugs are reached... ‘To get-maximum. effective- sion. and: for proper connec- _tions. other electrical component is - at faultand_ is. draining. the “battery power. For example, - ‘faulty wiring, worn. spark. -pligs-or malfunctioning’ “dis-: tributor may be overworking the battery during starting. Asa result the battery wears - downto @ point that, jt may seem dead. Tre “alert jservice -man will look hevandthe*bat- tery as the.cause of of the/start- ing failure, especially when he _is- reminded to. do 80. by the “ness from ignition wiring, keep -it free from dirt, oil and grease. All: terminals should be in- ; spected perladically for ccrro- customer. : To Keep your battery in top . operating condition, here «are some pointers: A quick visual inspection every time you gas “up and_a.voltage test. every at TAKES ONLY. 2 MINUTES | “PLEASE USE THE COUPON = w s ouR WAY OF: SAYING THANK YOu. FOR COMING! ENTRANCE six months shouid assure you : maximum efficiency _ battery : life. “a It's a.simple, job for the service attendant.to check battery water level and condi- tion of: cables and: terminals. This should be done at least os once ‘a week to guard against premature deterioration. Twice.a year, the. battery: 7 should be. tested. At.the same. time, terminals: shouid--be.- cleaned thoroughly. to get rid of corrosive materials and dirt’. Foreign matter on the:termi: _ nals or. cablé clamps can. wus. battery. failure. Ifthe battery. shows pre me fe a ture loss of power, chances are other components may: be avis. = fault. For example, wiring muy - be short circuiting or youaray have a’ problem ‘inthe charg: ing. Have your service: man conduct an electrical enedk. Corroded ‘terminuis “can shorten effective life ot your — battery. Clean off the ‘corro-. > ~ sion with a esqlution of baking. soda and water, applied with. a stiff wire brush. THE FIRST: WASH Is ON Us - EVEN IF You’ VE ‘ALREADY BEEN IN 10, SEE ust 5 MARKET 57. GOUGLAS ST. HILLSIDE AVE. “4S OWIVNVN BLANSHAR®G ST.