WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20: GET YOUR CAR READY FOR WINTER
Profile America — Thursday, October 20th. Our cars and trucks have become so reliable that its easy to overlook routine maintenance. But with colder weather creeping in to much of the country, this is a good time to make sure your car is set for the coming winter. The checklist should include anti-freeze, windshield wiper blades, and tire treads. It's also a good idea to review how to jump start a car with a dead battery, since an explosion could result if this is not done properly. And, putting on a coat of wax will protect the finish from sand and salt. A well-maintained car not only looks and runs better, it can actually prevent accidents. Each year, there are more than 34,000 fatal highway accidents, 60 percent of them involving just one vehicle. Experts say poor maintenance contributes to many of these accidents. Profile America is in its 15th year as a public service of the U.S. Census Bureau.
Sources: Statistical Abstract of the United States 2011, t. 1104
Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).
SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau
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