Showers Make Wet Roads Slick, Warn Rubber Makers
A bulletin from the Rubber Manufacturers Association warns that summer showers wet roads with a film of oil gasoline and rubber residue after a long dry spell, creating slippery, ice-like surfaces. The greatest danger occurs in the first 15 to 30 minutes as rain washes away the film, increasing skid risk up to 19 times versus dry conditions and extending stopping distances on wet surfaces.
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Manufacturers Association
Association
Aerosol car care products boost 1985 protection efforts
The article touts aerosol car care items from windscreen wash to engine cleaners and rust defenses. It highlights a rise in spray offerings for interiors, tires, and locking latches, plus items like high heat engine enamel and safety gear such as fire extinguishers and tire inflators. It notes broad adoption in 1985 projections and the shift toward convenient, spray packaged maintenance tools.
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Tailgating tips and car care products advertised
A jittery ad promotes aerosol coating for battery terminals fan belts and ignition systems to reduce wear and costly repairs. It urges safer driving and suggests products like de rusters touch up paint and combination cleaners wax to protect and beautify vehicles.
Battery failure myths and tips for starting cars
The article explains that starting trouble often stems from components other than the battery, such as faulty wiring spark plugs or distributor. Regular visual checks and a voltage test every six months help protect battery life, with attention to water level and cables.
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