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MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA, INC.
OUT OF CAR EXPERIENCES
Beginning March 8 .ClarkCoun-
ty employ ees will be striving to have
as many out o f car experiences as
possible. It's all part of a county
effort to promote alternative forms
o f transportation such as taking the
bus. b ic y c lin g and w alking.
Carpool ing also wi 11 be urged as C lark
County joins in with other state agen­
cies and local businesses to be Oil
Smart.
Clark County’s Out o f Car Ex­
perience Month is its way o f partici­
pating in the statewide Oil Smart
campaign whose goal is to reduce
dependence on fossil fuels.
On March 8. county employees
are urged to use alternative forms of
transportation on Lose Y our Car Day.
Clark County Commissioner John
Magnanowill be commuting to work
by using the Salmon Creek Park and
Ride and taking C-Tran.
On M arch 15, the county will
sp o n so r W h a t’s My Bus Line
D ay. A C -T ran re p re s e n ta tiv e
w ill be at the dow ntow n cam pus
to help em p loyees figure out the
best bus route to use g e ttin g to
and from w ork.
On M arch 22, it’s H ey, H ey,
You Can S hare My R ide Day.
E m p lo y e e s are e n c o u ra g e d to
carp o o l and atten d a brow n bag
lu n c h at St. P a u l’s L u th e ra n
C h ru c h at 13th and F ra n k lin
S treets to hear about C -T ra n 's
r id e m a t c h i n g p r o g r a m th a t
m atches up carp o o l b u d d ies.
And on M arch 29, the c o n ­
clu sio n o f O ut o f C ar E x p e rie n c e
M onth w ill featu re free d o n ated
p iz z a for e m p lo y ees w ho found
sound com m ute a lte rn a tiv e s at
least tw o tim es d u rin g the m onth.
REPLACE WIPERS IN GOOD WEATHER
Nighttime driving in unfamiliar
territory is difficult when you’re tired.
Add a little rain plus a smearing,
noisy windshield wiper and you have
a potentially dangerous finale to a
long day on the road.
To prevent this scenario, plan to
quit driving before dark, suggests the
Car Care Council, and be sure your
lights and windshield w ipers are OK.
W indshield wipers are among
the most popular replacement items
on a car. To be sure you select the
right type and size for your particular
vehicle, shop for wiper blades in
good weather. You’ll see various
aerodynamic features, single, dou­
ble and triple blade designs and some
with rubber boots to prevent freez­
ing. Some brands offer a selection o f
colors.
The best time to learn how to
install wiper blades is while you are
in the store. There you can compare
instructions on the packages and, if
necessary, ask questions. Take the
old blade in with you, as sizes range
from 15 to 22 inches and blade as­
sembly connectors vary from brand
to brand, vehicle to vehicle. When
choosing a blade that must be adapt­
ed to your vehicle, be sure the pack­
age includes necessary fittings.
If the wiper blade holder still is
serviceable, you may want to buy
blade refills only. But the frame and
the arm that holds the squeegee should
be replaced periodically for best wip­
ing performance. The squeegee it­
self, being subjected to the elements,
should be replaced every 6 to 12
months.
The stunning design o f the 1995 3000GT VR-4 reflects the ultimate in luxury sports car sophistication. An
advanced 3.0-liter, 24-valve double overhead-cam (DOHC) twin-turbocharged, twin-intercooled V6 engine
provides 320 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, while four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock brake system (ABS) provide
precision braking. N ew -for-’95 features include 245/40ZR-18 tires mounted on 18-inch chrome - plated alloy
wheels, revised suspension tuning and a newly designed optional power sunroof. Other standard features include:
a six-speed Getrag manual transmission; all wheel drive; four wheel steering; Active Aero; leather seating surfaces;
electronically controlled suspension; driver - and passenger - side air bags; air conditioning with environmentally
friendly non-chlorofluorocarbon (R 134a) refrigerant; and M itsubishi/Infinity audio system. Options include a six-
disc compact disc (CD) player and manual or power sunroof.
Car
Care
Comer
Preventive Car Care
Can Save Lives
Car Care Council
COUNCIL URGES ANNUAL BRAKE “ PHYSICAL"
When a child on a bike darts out
in front o f a moving car, he's taking
a big chance. If the driver o f the car
isn't sure about the condition o f his
brakes, he’s taking an even bigger
chance.
Brake inspections are one of
life's little details that car owners
should tend to without fail, says the
Car Care Council. It should tend to
without fail, says the Car Care Coun­
cil. It should be taken care o f at least
annually, like getting a physical, be­
cause your vehicle is, indeed, and
extension o f your body.
With most braking systems hav­
ing over 150 different parts, not to
mention the advent of computerized
anti-lock systems, more o f us will
leave this job to the well-equipped
pros. If faced with the “good, better,
best” option, consider that there’s no
room for anything less than the best
in brake work. Insist on quality parts
from a reputable source.
When having any type of work
done on a vehicle, it helps to know
the lingo. Brake inspections are no
hoses for leaks, kinks or blockage; 6)
brake fluid level.
(note: For close scrutiny, items
/ through 4 should include the re­
moval o f all fo u r wheels.)
The Council states that the hy­
draulic system should be flushed and
replaced as part o f a brake system
overhaul.
Occasionally , brake problems will
occureven though the system has been
thoroughly inspected and maintained.
The good news is that these problems
rarely pop up without warning, but
once such symptoms surface, they rare­
ly go away by themselves.
(C C C ) - A ccidents directly
attributable to neglected vehicle
maintenance (worn brakes and tires,
poor vision, loose steering, etc.)
could be costing the American
public billions of dollars annually.
This statement, from the Car Care
Council, is based on a National
H ighw ay
T raffic
Safety
Administration estimate of $137,5
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Pull: car pulls to one side when
brakes are applied;
Drag brakes fail to release com­
pletely,
Excessive Noise: brakes squeal
or chatter;
Low Pedal: pedal height seems
different than normal;
Pulsating Brakes: jerky sensa­
tion as the car comes to a stop;
Grab: brakes grab with the least
Don’t Stretch Your Luck
With The Timing Belt
Car Care Council
Care Council, being susceptible to
wear, the belt should be checked and
adjusted (or replaced) periodically.
Check your owner's manual for your
vehicle's
specific
service
recommendations, which may vary
from model to model.
Unlike a windshield wiper,
battery or spark plug, which give
some warning before total failure, a
timing belt usually fails without
notice, often disabling the vehicle on
the spot In some cases the result is
severe engine damage.
Unfortunately, concludes
the Council, there is no way, other
than inspection, to know whether or
not your timing belt is "running out
of time."
Call 503-288-0033
stresses the need for greater concern
for safety maintenance.
Beyond the econom ics,
concludes the Council's statement, is
the impact of personal injury , loss of
life and property. Consider that for
every American lost during the 42
days of Operation Desert Storm
several more died on our nation's
highways because of accidents due
to a vehicle failure Both types of
losses are both trag ic and
unacceptable, and certainly the latter
is preventable.
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P O N T IA C - B U IC K - G M C
Look After
Your Car
(CCC) - Some psychologists say our
automobiles are extentions of our (
personalities . that when you sec a
car that's obviously well-kept and
running like a fine timepiece, you can
expect that the driver probably wants
to present his best to the world. But
what impression do you get when you
sec a dented, rusted, smoking clunker ’
Thumbs down! Car Care Council
urges motorists to look after their cars
billion annual cost o f vehicle
accidents. Subtracting a third of
which are D U.I. related driver
impairment, this still leaves an
accident tab totaling more than $90
billion.
Five to fifteen percent of
this cost might be averted through
periodic
inspection
and
maintenance of vehicles, according
to industry estimates. Even the
more conservative figure, which
would place a $4.5 billion price tag
on mechanically related accidents,
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Warning signs include:
pressure;
different.
Hard Pedal brakes require ex­
Among the points included in a
cessive
pedal pressure.
close inspection: I ) pads and shoes
An
annual brake inspection is a
for lining wear; 2) all wheel cylin­
good
habit
to acquire, says the Coun­
ders; 3) calipers, drums and rotors;
cil,
so
make
it a point to set an inspec-
4) all hardware; 5) brake lines and
(CCC) - One of the most perfectly
coordinated devices to modem
man is the automobile engine. Its
valves and pistons work in
concert with the spark plugs and
the fuel injectors, thousands of
times per mile, with microsecond
accuracy. An integral part of this
phenomenon is a flat rubber belt
with notches that engage teeth on
the camshaft pulleys. When this
timing belt breaks or even slips,
the coordinated opening and
closing of the valves is, to say the
least, interrupted. So is your trip
The timing belt is lighter
and quieter than the conventional
timing gears or chain, and it
requires no lubrication.
But, reminds the Car
tion date that’s easy to remember.
Sometime during National Car Care
Month (October) is one suggestion
from the Council. Or, because a safe
car benefits the entire family, consid­
er having the inspection done as a
family gift. Unsafe brakes wreck more
than just cars... they wreck lives.
W ant to know m ore ab o u t
brakes? The Council offers a free
pam phlet, “ How To K eep Y our
Brakes From Letting You down.”
Send a stamped, self-addressed en­
velope to Car Care Council, Depart­
ment B, One Grande Lake Drive.
Port Clinton, Ohio 43452.
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