Auto Club Offers Motorists Five Simple Maintenance Tips; Fuel Your Knowledge During October's Car Care Month.Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2000 The Automobile Club of Southern California The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving roads, proposing traffic laws and improvement of overall driving conditions. is urging motorists to "take five" during October's "Car Care Month" before the onset of cooler weather. More than recommending a pause in normal driving routines, the Auto Club suggests motorists take an hour or two in October to perform five key maintenance tasks that should be completed during the fall season. They are: 1. Check all fluid levels, vehicle lights and belts and hoses. Refill refill noun A second allotment of a prescription agent obtained from a pharmacy, which is allowed by the original prescription verb Pharmacology To obtain more of a particular drug, after the initially prescribed amount of the agent has been used or , replace or adjust as necessary. 2. Replace windshield wiper blades if they are more than six months old. 3. Change the oil if it has been more than six months or 5,000 miles since the last change. Older vehicles will require more frequent oil changes. 4. Check to make sure the coolant coolant (kōō´l  nt),n has been flushed and changed as recommended by the vehicle maintenance schedule. 5. Inspect and rotate tires and check brakes if it has been more than 7,500 miles since this was last done. "The best place to learn about preparing a vehicle for the fall and winter season is as near as the glove box glove box n. An enclosed workspace equipped with gloved openings that allow manipulation in the interior, designed to prevent contamination of the product, the environment, or the worker. ," said Ed Lindsay, the Auto Club's Approved Auto Repair manager. "For specific maintenance information about the vehicle you drive, there is no more authoritative source than the owner's manual." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Auto Club, vehicle maintenance schedules and practices have changed over the years, but one piece of common-sense advice remains true today. By taking the time to regularly assess the condition of your vehicle, you improve the chances of avoiding a safety problem down the road. To help motorists find reliable mechanics, the Auto Club has certified more than 700 independent vehicle repair shops in Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, as "Approved Auto Repair" (AAR Aar, river: see Aare. ) facilities. These auto shops, displaying the Auto Club's logo, undergo regular inspections and must maintain rigorous standards of service, use quality repair equipment and employ properly trained technicians. To find the nearest AAR facility, visit www.aaa-calif.com on the Internet or a local Auto Club office. The Automobile Club of Southern California, the largest 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. affiliate, has been serving members since 1900. Today, the Auto Club's members benefit from the organization's roadside assistance service, insurance products and services, AAA Travel Agency, financial products, automotive pricing, buying and financing programs, automotive testing and analysis, trip planning services, highway and transportation safety programs and legislative advocacy. Information about these products and services is available on the Auto Club's Web site. |
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