Attention Western Wash. Drivers: Winterize Vehicles Now for Fun in the Snow; Jiffy Lube Urges Local Drivers to Give the Gift of Winterizing to Their Cars This Holiday.DES MOINES Des Moines, city, United States Des Moines (dĭ moin`), city (1990 pop. 193,187), state capital and seat of Polk co., S central Iowa, at the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers; inc. , Wash. -- Today's officially the first day of winter, and Jiffy A fraction of time that has numerous interpretations depending on who uses it. It may refer to one computer clock cycle, one nanosecond, one millisecond or one AC power cycle. There may be others. See nanosecond. 1. Lube is reminding regional drivers that automobiles require special attention in cold weather. Last winter (November 2004 - February 2005), AAA AAA: see American Automobile Association. (Triple A) A common single-cell battery used in a myriad of electronic devices of all variety. Like its double A (AA) cousin, it provides 1.5 volts of DC power. When used in series, the voltage is multiplied. Washington alone responded to more than 148,000 statewide emergency road assistance calls. This season, as Western Wash. winter-sports enthusiasts travel to the mountains for fun in the snow, making sure vehicles are reliable is an important part of safe and enjoyable outings. Some simple, preventive-maintenance steps will help prepare drivers for the region's snow, ice and cold. Whether it's skiing, boarding, hunting, steelheading or snowmobiling in the Cascade or Olympic mountain ranges, safely traveling to and from winter destinations requires preparation. There are special precautions local drivers should take to ensure winter fun does not turn into frustration. Jiffy Lube's expert automotive technicians recommend that winter drivers consider upgrading to semi-synthetic or full-synthetic motor oil for increased engine-oil flow and starting performance. Both synthetic-blend oil, consisting of conventional motor oil with synthetic additives, and full-synthetic oil, consisting of no conventional oil but time-released molecules with superior cooling, cleaning, sealing and continuous-lubrication properties, will provide added protection in the extreme temperatures of mountain climates. Synthetic and synthetic blend oils will also protect against engine strain when hauling heavy loads into snowy terrain. Jiffy Lube's technicians also note that the practice of changing oil weights for the winter/summer seasons is no longer advisable since today high-performance cars are engineered for specific oil weights. Other winterizing steps that all drivers should consider include: --Check both the temperature and PH levels of antifreeze antifreeze, substance added to a solvent to lower its freezing point. The solution formed is called an antifreeze mixture. Antifreeze is typically added to water in the cooling system of an internal-combustion engine so that it may be cooled below the freezing point . Time and the addition of water can make antifreeze acidic, which may eat away at rubber hoses, or alkaline, which can cause deposit buildup in water pumps. --Monitor battery power and terminal connections. --Travel with an emergency kit such as jumper cables, ice scraper An ice scraper is a handheld tool for removing frost, ice, and snow from windows, usually on automobiles. Most basic scrapers have a plastic blade and handle, though some have blades made out of metal. , shovel, a flashlight, extra batteries, blankets, deicer de·ic·er n. 1. A device used on an aircraft to keep the wings and propeller free from ice or to remove ice after it has formed. 2. A compound, such as ethylene glycol, used to prevent the formation of ice, as on windshields. , flares, water and a cell phone. --Carry chains and sand (or kitty litter works too) for extra traction. --Keep tires inflated to recommended levels. --Fill the windshield wiper fluid reservoir. --Check external lights. --Replace windshield wipers
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Western Washington is a region of the United States defined as that part of Washington west of the Cascade Mountains. poses some very unusual weather issues for drivers, especially winter-sports enthusiasts who travel from the relatively warm and protected lowlands to our local mountains," states Richard Jennings, President of Thompson Family Jiffy Lube Western Washington. "Some simple preparation and preventative maintenance can make the difference between a day of fun in the snow and the cold, frustrating hours waiting for a tow truck, a jump or just trying to get home." More than 80 Jiffy Lube service centers are conveniently located throughout Western Washington and can help drivers get their vehicles in shape for the winter months, as well as increase gas mileage Noun 1. gas mileage - the ratio of the number of miles traveled to the number of gallons of gasoline burned fuel consumption rate, gasoline mileage, mileage ratio - the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient) . A Jiffy Lube Signature Service(R) Oil Change takes only a few minutes to perform and includes up to five quarts of fresh motor oil and a new oil filter. It also features a fuel-efficiency review that includes an assessment of air filters and tire pressure, among other preventative maintenance services. A convenient Jiffy Lube can be found by visiting www.jiffylube.com and utilizing the front-page store locater. About Jiffy Lube Western Washington The owners and operators of the Jiffy Lube Western Washington network have served the Puget Sound Puget Sound (py  `jĕt), arm of the Pacific Ocean, NW Wash., connected with the Pacific by Juan de Fuca Strait, entered through the Admiralty Inlet and extending in two arms c. for 25 years. Jiffy Lube pioneered the fast oil change industry in 1979 by establishing the first drive-through service bay, providing customers with faster professional service for their vehicles. Visit www.jiffylube.com to learn more about Jiffy Lube and its complete selection of fluid change and preventive maintenance The routine checking of hardware that is performed by a field engineer on a regularly scheduled basis. See remedial maintenance. preventive maintenance - (PM) To bring down a machine for inspection or test purposes. See provocative maintenance, scratch monkey. services. |
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