Page 6 shop online at www.broadcasteronline.com 1475 Other Services Mark’s Handyman Service. Will fix, clean, move and haul away. Firewood for sale. (605)660-8896. 1480 Glass Installation For all your residential, commercial and auto glass needs, call Fast Auto Glass, 6 0 5 - 6 2 4 - 8 1 7 0 , 1-800-286-7835 1490 Lawn Landscaping WILL REMOVE TREE Stumps. Schumacher Tree Stump Removal, Insured. Dennis Schumacher, Call (402)388-4487. 1500 Moving - Storage STORAGE GARAGES: 10x20 w/electricty. $70 per month. Austree Storage, 605-624-8048. 1505 Painting ABC Painting & Repairs. Interior/Exterior, Commercial/Residential, Decks/Staining. 20+years experience. Reasonable, quality guaranteed. (605)661-9109. Hilltop Painting. Interior/Exterior. No job too small. For Free estimates call (605)212-3677. 1545 April 5, 2011 Why Is Excessive Idling Considered Severe Duty? BY TOM AND RAY MAGLIOZZI Dear Tom and Ray: Why in the world is “excessive idling” defined as “severe duty” in all owner’s manuals? I read in one column that idling is harder on the valve train than running at red-line is! What’s the explanation? Lower oil pressure? Hotter oil? I’m crossing my fingers for an answer, as I’ve asked this question many times of many different people, and I still don’t have any idea. -- Frank TOM: Well, I happen to be an excessive idler, Frank. And my ex-wives will all tell you that having me around was definitely “severe duty.” RAY: “Severe duty,” in automotive terms, is a collection of conditions listed in most owner’s manuals. If you meet those conditions, it’s recommended that you change your oil more frequently than everyone else. TOM: In the old days, excessive idling was listed probably because cars ran so rich. Carburetors dumped buckets of gasoline into the cylinders. Some of it was combusted, and some of it wasn’t. The gasoline that didn’t combust just ran CLICK & CLACK down the walls of the cylinders, and some of it snuck past the rings into the oil pan. RAY: That diluted the oil with gasoline. And since diluted oil doesn’t lubricate as well as pure oil, it makes sense to change it more often. TOM: Nowadays, cars rarely run rich. But the reason they recommend morefrequent oil changes for excessive idlers - like police cars and taxis -- is because it means your engine is running for more hours than your mileage indicates. RAY: In other words, if you idle in front of the senior center for five hours a day trying to pick up chicks, like my brother does, you’ll have added zero miles to your odometer, yet your oil will have been working to lubricate your engine for five hours. TOM: And if you wait until 7,500 miles go by before changing the oil, your oil may be overdue for a change by then. RAY: This is one reason why manufacturers like GM and Honda now have oilchange indicators on the dashboard. They measure the amount of time the engine runs and the conditions under which it runs, and then use an algorithm to figure out how much life is left in your oil. TOM: It’s a better system than using mileage alone. Not only do you not wait too long between oil changes, but you don’t change the oil too OFTEN, either. So you save money and room in our landfills. Got a question about cars? Write to Click and Clack in care of this newspaper, or e-mail them by visiting the Car Talk Web site at www.cartalk.com. © 2011, King Features Syndicate, Inc. Windows - Doors NEED NEW WINDOWS? Call James Heating and Cooling for a free estimate, (605)624-9140. 1555 Dogs - Puppies AKC Registered English Creme Golden Retriever puppies. Raised with children. Born 2/24/11. (605)661-3507 shawnylynn@hotmail.com Bernese Mountain Dog Puppies for sale. Photos and prices at: www.aqhabreeders.com/Pinkelman (402)373-2790 1565 Other Pets Show quality Mini-Lop bunnies, ready for new home 4/9/11. $30/each. (605)661-3507 shawnylynn@hotmail.com BARGAIN April 15-17, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 pm Guidebooks Available Locally Join us in the Vermillion Public Library Community Room to discuss: Call 402-893-2880 or Email fullboremfg@frontiernet.net Clearwater The Land They Possessed by Mary Worthy Breneman April’s VPL Book Club selection. Discussion facilitated by Norma Wilson, USD Professor Emeritus. Books available at circulation desk! Sponsored by the Library and the SD Humanities Council Questions? Call the Vermillion Public Library at 677-7060 Other Real Estate BUY ANY COMBINATION 1-27, 2 DRINKS & GET A COMBINATION FOR For Sale: 3 bedroom modular home, must be moved best offer. 402-371-7437. 1/2 PRICE Home for sale: House with upstairs apartment. 814 S. 4th, new furnace, hot water heater. 402-379-3108. (of equal or lesser value) with coupon Not valid with any other offers or discounts. SERVING LUNCH & DINNER WITH OVER 14 DIFFERENT LUNCH SPECIALS Pasture for rent. Approximately 50 acres. Northwest Bon Homme County. For inquires (605)212-3677. 1605 Thursday, April 28th ay.com bargainbuyw West Point Bird & Animal Auction, Sunday, April 10, 9am, at the Fairgrounds. Selling in 3 lines. Large assortment of animals. Call Dillion 402-741-1835. 1600 Historical Heritage Hours: Mon.-Thurs 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. We accept all major credit cards. Apartments For Rent Authentic Mexican Food 432 E. Cherry, Vermillion, SD • 605 •624-5102 3-bedroom Townhouse. River Court Apartments, Vermillion. Rent based on income. Must qualify by family size and income. Equal Housing Opportunity. 202-0008 or Skogen Company (605)263-3941. New large 2 and 3-bedroom, master bedroom w/master bath, his & her walk-in closets. Handicap accessible. No pets. No parties. 214 Bower St, Vermillion, SD. Next to WalMart. 712-899-0505 One bedroom apartment for elderly or persons with disabilities at River Court Apt. 24 E. Duke, Vermillion. Hdc accessible. Must qualify by income. Rent based on income. Equal Housing Opportunity. (605)202-0008 or Skogen Company (605)263-3941. Newcastle Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Saturday, April 9th Dinner 5:30-7:00pm BBQ Boneless Pork Ribs, Potato, Salad & Dessert $12.00 Dinner Only $15.00 Dinner & Dance Dance To: Freddies Combo 7:30-10:00pm $5.00 per person – Eagles Club, 114 Main Proceeds to Benefit The Center (AKA: Vermillion Senior Center) Friday, April 8 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Help support your Newcastle Fire Hall local department.