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For years the cleaner of .choice by many of us has been dish- washing liquid or other household detergents, which is' handy and rela- tively inexpensive, The experts tell us, however, that these products often are far too concentrated, On newer cars, they emphasize, the clear-coat finish can be dulled with improper washing. Most BONANZA SALE’ UNTIL O pown DOWN 0 PAYMENTS sErrEMBER edriver side air bag ecloth bench seat saat rear bumper 4.9 litre, 5 speed crear ABS ‘ee #3/60,000 DUCTED oroadsi sasistance = Best Sellin . Full ibe Truck In North America MERCURY 2795. Highway Drive « Trail, B.C. Call Us Toll Free 1-800-961 raencuny TRAIL B.C. 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Topaz GS, 61,000 kms. stock including S.W. stock 1993 Toyota T100 1993 Nissan King Kab 1992 Chev '/: Ton 1991 Aerostar 7 pass. 1990 Aerostar Eddie Bauer 1990 Chev 4x4, auto. 1989 Chev S10 4x2, auto. 1989 F150 4x2 1989 Ranger S/C 1989 F150 4x4 S/C 1989 F150 4x4 XLT 1988 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 1991 Firefly 1988 Dodge Caravan 1989 Ranger S/C 4x4 manufacturers of car cleaning products now offer special products for washing, cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior with the new type finishes. The wrong cleaner or wax can dull the clear-coat finish. Along with winter muck, tires and wheels also get covered with brake dust. This black dust, prevalent with the new non-asbestos disc Extended 'til Sora UBS EW CANADA 9 699-2254 304-1890. 539 Airfare for 2 with all New & Used brake pads, can be diffi- cult to wash away, according to the Council. New products made specifically for wheel and tire cleaning, speed the clean-up process without damaging the bright fin- ish on wheels. If it seems there’s a spe- cific cleaner for every inch of your car, you are correct. Even the vinyl top is at risk if you apply the wrong product. Many owners make the mistake of using interior cleaners on the vinyl top. Although this mistake is not irrevocable, applying the right products the first time will save elbow grease, money and possi- ble, your top Like the outside of your Car, there are Certain mate- rials that are specifically recommended for the inte- rior. For example, you want a vinyl upholstery cteaner’‘that™ nor’ only cleans but also protects the material from cracking And you may need fab- ric and carpet cleaners designed to attack the spe- cific stains in your car. There are two basic types of stains: protein and oil/grease. Protein stains demand an enzyme pre- treatment, while the oil/grease type can be removed with heavy-duty shampoo containing degreasing agents. Be sure to give these chemicals time to work and remem- ber always to work a stain from the outside in. Floor mats can be cleaned in the same way, finishing witha good shampoo Windows are pretty much dessert when it comes to spring cleaning your car. Still, the Coun- cil does offer a couple of hints. First, use your favorite commercial glass cleaner. If smudges and road film persists, try rub- bing alcohol to cut through to the shine, don’t get any on the paint And remember to clean all glass on the inside as well as outside ry TR \ AUTO BODY : ‘Complete Body & Paint Facilities Auto Glass Replacement Towing <4 2316 - 6th Ave., Castlegar 365-5114 SLL OOO DNB SOA A I IN a, DOGO MCh alts 6,7 Wednesday, May 3, 1995 The’Castlégar Sun Page 13B y r Care Month Environmentally Friendly Auto Maintenance: Car Care is a win-win situa- tion says Car Care Canada of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. Besides helping the environ- ment, a properly maintained and operated vehicle runs more efficiently, is safer, and should last up to 50% longer. The following tips can put you manual. Replace filters and flu- ids as recommended, You'll help cut.down on air pollution too! * Check tires for proper inflation. “Underinflation wastes fuel—the engine has to work harder. Wheels that are out-of-line (as evidenced by tread of vehicle pulling) also rob energy. And, uneven on the road to envir conscious car care. * Keep your engine tuned- up—a misfiring spark plug can reduce fuel efficiency as much as 30%. Follow the service schedules listed in the owner's properly. d tires last longer, meaning fewer scrap tires have to be disposed of. + Do-it-yourselfers, dispose of used motor oil, anti- freeze/coolant, tires, and old batteries properly. Many repair facilities accept these items, Or call your local gov- ernment for recycling sites Never dump used oil Or anti- freeze on the ground or in streams + If you are not a do-ii-your- selfer, find a good technician Ask friends ahd associates for " recommendations. Check the shop's reputation with your local consumer group. * Keep you air conditioner in top condition and have it serviced only by a technician certified competent to handle/recycle refrigerants Air conditioners contain CFCs—-gases that have been implicated in the depletion of the ozone layer. These gases can escape during improper service and repair, so it’s important to choose a quali- fied technician. Good driving habits are also important. You can get the most out of your vehicle while minimizing environmental damage. Here are some fuel- Saving tps: + Observe speed limits Mileage decreases sharply ‘with high speed. Prevent Excessive Wear and Tear With Liquid Threadlockers Since the invention of the wheel, the most common enemy every vehicle has had to face is, vibratipp, from, ropgh roads, especially, roads dam- aged by winter weather. No more apparent is this winter- induced damage than in the early spring when roads, espe- cially in the nation's colder regions, take on the-look of a moonscape with its pock- marked surface. Vibration from poor roads causes metal fasteners on cars to loosen, resulting in wear, leaks and maintenance bills. However, Loctite Corpora- tion suggests and easy, fast and inexpensive way to prevent excessive wear in automotive assemblies — the use of liquid threadlockers. More than 30 years ago, Loctite pioneered liquid threadlockers, chemical resins applied to nuts and bolts, that, once fastened, create a strong, stress-resistant bond. Bolts not treated with threadlockers rely on friction to hold them in place. Vibra- tion, thermal expansion due to operating temperatures and the energy stored in the tight- ened bolt all work, over time, to loosen clamping forces. Lockwashers can help in cer- tain applications, but they are still subject to the same forces and chemical reactions as threaded fasteners. Here's the difference. Com-, mon split-ring lockwashers provide clamping force direct- ly beneath the bolt head, while threadlocks retain the com- plete seal by filling the entire void between the mating threaded surfaces. Thread- lockers also prevent air and water from seeping in around the mated surfaces, which eliminates corrosion. Since threadlockers also act as a sealant, they can be used to eliminate leaks and keep criti- cal fluids where they belong Despite their incredible holding power, botls locked and sealed with chemical threadlockers can still be loos- ened by hand tools, localized heat or pneumatic tools — depending on the,pyrpose and strength of the shreadlockers According to Loctite, threadlockers come in differ- ent gradés for different appli- cations. A general-purpose, removable-strength thread- locker would suffice for fas- teners up to 3/4 inch in diameter. A smaller fastener, say a 1/4 inch diameter, would require a lower strength of chemical threadlocker. 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Use cruise-con- trol on open highways to keep speed as steady as possible + Avoid excessive idling Shut off the engine while wait- ing for friends or family Today's vehicles are designed to “warm up” fast, so forget about those five-minute warm- ups on cold winter mornings. + Remove excess items from the vehicle. Less . weight means better mileage * Plan trips—consolidate ° daily errands to eliminate unnecessary driving. 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