Summerizing an RV for safe summer use
RV owners should dewinterize before summer use. Drain anti freeze and flush cooling systems, change engine oil and filter, and lubricate chassis. Check transmission fluid power steering oil spark plugs fuel system and tires. Flush water system inspect appliances and test for leaks and safe gas pilot flames. Ensure doors hinges lights hitch and chains are in good condition.
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Mike Radigan
The
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Radigan
Meals and long fast linked to truck crash risk
Miss M S Christian of Wexham Park Hospital says abnormally low blood sugar from skipped meals may trigger accidents. In three cases drivers were confused or faint but recovered after glucose and a meal. all were healthy non diabetics with over 12 hours since last meal.
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Slough
England
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Cleaner Engines Call For Better Cooling
Anticipating hotter engines due to anti emission systems, the article urges regular cooling-system checks and proper coolant mixtures. It recommends a 50 50 ethylene glycol and water mix, replacement every two years or 30000 miles, and cautions that self sealing anti freeze only offers a temporary repair for leaks.
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