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Spring Vehicle Care<br />
It appears that<br />
our long,<br />
but “normal”<br />
Dakota<br />
winter, is over, and<br />
now spring vehicle<br />
maintenance can<br />
begin. Drivers will<br />
want to attend to<br />
cleaning up their<br />
favorite rides, as<br />
the harsh winter<br />
we’ve experienced<br />
has been unusually<br />
hard on vehicles<br />
that are driven<br />
daily.<br />
It’s all about<br />
protecting our investment and making the vehicle<br />
a pleasure to own and drive safely. So, here<br />
is . . . CM’s annual vehicle checklist for safe and<br />
enjoyable motoring.<br />
TIRES—Tires, being one of a vehicle’s<br />
most vital components, should be inspected<br />
for abnormal wear, proper inflation and damage.<br />
Winter road conditions are not kind to<br />
By Mike LaLonde<br />
tires. Consider<br />
nitrogen as a<br />
good alternative<br />
to compressed<br />
air as nitrogen<br />
lengthens tire<br />
life, and inflation<br />
pressures remain<br />
more stable.<br />
BODY—The<br />
underside of the<br />
vehicle should<br />
get a good flushing,<br />
particularly<br />
the wheel wells<br />
and suspension<br />
areas, as trapped<br />
moisture can<br />
be the start of future rust problems. Chips and<br />
scratches should be touched up and, after cleaning,<br />
a good wax application will not only protect<br />
body and trim pieces, but will also improve<br />
the vehicle’s appearance.<br />
GLASS—Drivers need good vision to drive<br />
safely, and the film that builds up on interior<br />
glass surfaces affects visibility. All glass surfaces<br />
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