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Nighttime Driving Fatigue, Weather Can Be Deadly Mix On Highway 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 Brake System Should Be Top Priority At Auto Shop When a child on a bike darts out in front of a moving car, he's tak ing a big chance. If the driver of that car isn't sure about the condition of 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 be taken care of at least annually, like getting a physical, because your vehicle is, indeed, an extension of your body. With most braking systems hav ing over 150 different parts, not to mention the advent of computer ized anti-lock systems, more of us will leave this job to the well equipped pros. If faced with the "good, better, best" option, consider that there’s "^ip^asHe Good Credit Bad Credit No Credit WE FINANCE Woodruff Auto Sales Quality Used Cars MMM/ - AUTO RENTAL;! $1095 It/ A DAY 912 Commerce Street at Washington Ave • Downtown Perry 987-0053 your lights and windshield wipers are OK. Windshield wipers are among the most popular replacement items on a car. To be sure you se lect the right type and size for your particular vehicle, shop for wiper blades in good weather. You'll see various aerodynamic features, single, double and triple no room for anything less than the best in brake work. Insist on qual ity 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 different Among the points included in a close inspection: 1) pads and shoes for lining wear; 2) all wheel cylin ders; 3) calipers, drums and rotors; 4) all hardware; 5) brake lines and hoses for leaks, kinks or blockage; 6) brake fluid level. (NOTE; For close scrutiny, items 1 through 4 should include the removal of all four wheels.) The Council states that the hy draulic system should be flushed and replaced as part of a brake sys tem overhaul. Occasionally, brake problems blade designs and some with rub ber boots to prevent freezing. Some brands offer a selection of colors. The best time to leam how to install wiper blades is while you are in the store. There you can compare instructions on the pack ages and, if necessary, ask ques tions. Brake 1 inspections should be taken care of at least annually, like getting a physical, because your vehicle is, indeed, an extension of your body. will occur even 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 rarely go away by themselves. Warning signs include: Pull: car pulls to one side when brakes are applied; Saturday, June 25,1994 Houston Times -Journal- Special Edition Take the old blade in with you, as sizes range from 15 to 22 inches and blade assembly connectors vary from brand to brand, vehicle to vehicle. When choosing a blade that must be adapted to your vehicle, be sure the package includes necessary fit tings. If the wiper blade holder still is Drag: brakes fail to release com pletely; Excessive noise: brakes squeal or chatter, Low pedal: pedal height seems different than normal; Pulsating brakes: jerky sensation as the car comes to a stop; Grab: brakes grab with the least pressure; Hard pedal: brakes require ex- m IM.PL Castrol ! D 21 ’ 5 Maximum / ~ t \ protection i ' . , against pPfrtl viscosity and tt,ermal breakdown *%mm Up to 5 qts. of Castrol GTX CHANGE iow3o 'SPECIAL £% 1304 Washington Ave. • Perry 988-8058 Must Present courpon for special serviceable, you may want to buy blade refills only. But the frame and the arm that holds the squeegee should be replaced peri odically for best wiping perfor mance. The squeegee itself, being sub jected to the elements, should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. cessive pedal pressure. An annual brake inspection is a good habit to acquire, says the Council, so make it a point to set an inspection date that’s easy to remember. Sometime during National Car Care Month (October) is one sug gestion from the Council. Or, be cause a safe car benefits the entire family, consider having the inspec tion done as a family gift. Unsafe brakes wreck more than just cars .. .they wreck lives. Want to know more about brakes? The Council offers a free pamphlet, "How to Keep Your Brakes From Letting You Down." Send a stamped, self-addressed en velope to Car Care Council, Department B. One Grande Lake Drive, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452. Transmission Service $1095 Raditor Flush Includes Anti-Freeze $1995 Page 5