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July
July 2, 2007
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Byrd Automotive Newsletter
News You Can Use
June 2007
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in this issue
-- Summer Driving Tips
-- Fun Dates and Facts
-- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream Pie
Dear Dale,
Check your mail for our Summer State of The car letter.
There are some great savings to take advantage of.
Summer Driving Tips
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Going driving this summer? Summer driving can take its toll
on our environment and our health. Ground- level ozone,
also called smog, is formed when vehicle emissions mix with
sunlight and heat. It can result in lung irritation and
breathing difficulty, especially in the summer.
Before you leave home, make sure your car is ready for hot
weather. That will ensure that your car works safely and
efficiently, costs less to drive, and produces less
pollution - and that your summer travel doesn't take a
wrong turn! Here are some tips to keep you sailing safely
down the summer road:
Check your tires to make sure they can withstand heavy
loads and high temperatures. Make sure you have the correct
tire pressure in all tires, including the spare. If you're
not sure what's correct, check the recommendations listed
on the side of the driver's door. Also make sure to check
that your tires aren't overly worn. If so, you should
replace them.
Make sure your radiator core is in good shape. If you live
in a place where they salt the roads in winter, the salt
can cause your radiator to become rusty and leaky, and your
car to overheat. Have your radiator inspected and tested.
Use antifreeze in your radiator, even in the summer. It
contains corrosion inhibitors that will help reduce
rusting.
Don't forget to change the oil. This is especially
important in the summer because hot weather requires extra
lubrication for the engine. If you will be pulling a
trailer, use "severe duty" oil.
Fun Dates and Facts
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July 4th - Independence Day
July 7th - Chocolate Day
July 13th - Puzzle day
July - 15th Ice Cream Day
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream Pie
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2 pints mint chocolate chip ice cream, slightly softened
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use chocolate-flavored pie
crust
1 1/4 cups crushed chocolate-covered mint cookies
1 cup chocolate fudge topping
1. Spread 1 pint of the ice cream in pie crust. Sprinkle 1
cup of the crushed cookies over ice cream. Cover and freeze
1 hour.
2. Spread remaining pint of ice cream over cookies. Cover
and freeze about 3 hours or until firm.
3. Let stand at room temperature about 10 minutes before
cutting. Serve with fudge topping; sprinkle with remaining
cookies. Cover and freeze any remaining pie.
You can find more recipes like this at www.bettycrocker.com
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