HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-04-22, Page 22Kilometers as well as miles on, late models 4f0 Due to Canada's con-version and pending U.S. conversion to the Metric system, some of the new 1976, model -speedometers are calibrated to show both miles per hear and kilometers per hdur. A kilometer is 'approxi-mately 60 per cent of a mile. The needle indicators on the new models show 'both at .a glance: miles in black and kilometers in blue. AUTO Fairs ENGINE TAYS "TURNED ON"? ATINY CARBON PEPOSIT—PERHAPS NO BIGGER THAN A SHARPENED PENCIL'S POINT:.. CAN OUSE YOUR CARS ENGINE TO TURNOVER Fra-FLILLY AFTER IYOu TURN OFF THE KEY.THIS STARTLING coNviTION IS KNOWN AS "DIESELING" r lr 17-'5 MOST L1RELY TO TAKE PLACE WHENA CAR 15 U5ED PRIMAR1V IS sHogr, Lori -SPEED RUNS WITH MUCH STOR- ANC,- GO • .+41 111L11/1/:..
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Tailored to need.
A large amount of lee-
way is provided states and
localities by, EPA in setting
up laM programs tailored
to their particular heeds
and resources.
For example, I. M may
separately or along
(12 with a safety inspection; .1%-• a,- state-owned, 'contractor
operated, or commercial
cInspection sites may be
_used; maintenance in!
•, .1: emission controls may be
rc- initially introduced as a
voluntary measure; pass-
fail standards ay vary
somewhat and 'two basic
o testing methods may • be
1— employed. 4.3 EPA does insist that I, M
O be done at least annually
x and that, regardless of
11.1 specific program, the over-
all objective must be ac-
5-,---z-cOMplished of most, vehi-
CC ,
• it SOFT AND STEADY
Riot Ott the accelerator
ltdaVel,ct- yam more. miles
tier` 01101X than erratic
possilM
What studies show
Studies have shown that
all other controls in these
areas — industrial, munic-
ipal ,and new cars replac-
ing old cars — are by
themselves not enough to
achieve health protecting
levels.
LM does provide clean-
er air. New Jersey esti-
mates that its carbon mon-
oxide pollution has de-
cIineer13 percent since its
program.began. Other au-
to related pollutants in
-the state are also decreas-
ing. -
For the other areas af-
fected by this kind of
improvement cannot be as
easily cited since their
programs have not been in
effect as long as New
Jersey's.
The annual cost to the
motorist of an I/M pro-
gram now varies between
ll'and $5 per year either
in additional registration
fees or payments at the
inspection site. At this
time, four out of five cars
. have been passing the New
Jersey test, and repair
casts for those that have-
n't have averaged between
$30 afid $35.
Hy ROGER STRELOW U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — Assistant Administrator for Mr and Waste Management Motorists could save between $20 and $25 in gasoline caste each year by having their auto emission control equipment ; regularly inspected and maintained. Some motorists are already realizing these kinds of savings. Since 1972, New Jersey has operated an inspec-tion and maintenance (DM) program in connection with an annual safety inspection. Chicago; Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Ohio; Portland, Oregon, and Riverside and Los Angeles, Cal-ifornia are also now conducting some type of I/M program. These last Several programs were or-dered by the U.S. Environmental Pro-tection Agency as part of larger air --114 clean up plans for these seriously poi--lilted areas. - I 'M can have benefits beyond gasoline savings:-It results in more efficient run"-fling vehicles. In some areas, it could mean numerous employment opportuni-ties fore qualified mechanics. Most im- Mr. Strelow portaritly, from EPA's point of view, PM makes city air more breathable. Theeby I (and there are 21 r reas now-affected
other 'regions that also
ought to have this pro-
gram 01 effect/ need the
additional amount of air
cleanup provided simply
to protect public health -
from the grossest hazards:
respiratory ailments, the
aggravation of heart dis-
ease, and increased death
rates.
Proper maintenance of engine, as indicated by znspecttons, called key to benefits ties meeting the emission standards for their partic-ular model year. The quality of mechan-ical work done in I. M is
obviously critical to con-
sumer acceptance of the
program. In this- regard,
EPA and the U.S. Depart-
ment'of Health, Education
and Welfare have avail-
able -$100,000 in matching
grants for five states /New
York, Pennsylvania, Cal-
ifornia, Oregon and Ari-
zonan to train instructors
who will then train me-
chanics in the. proper
maintenance and, repair of
emission control' hard-
ware.
These states were select-
ed on the basis of their
readiness to implement
I M.
More It. participate
With Federal and local
cooperation, the -future
should see more motorists
obtaining a regular I/M
checkup. It will benefit
their car, in most cases
their pocketbook, and
above all their health.
Other regions under an
EPA" requirement to insti-
tute I M programs are:
Boston and Springfield,
Massachusetts; New York;
Philadelphia; Pittsburgh:
Washington, D.C.; Balti-
more; Indianapolis; Hous-
ton; San Antonio ;.Denver ;
Salt Lake City; Phoenix;
Tucson; San Francisco;
San Diego; Sacramento;
Fresno (California) ; Seat
tle; Spokane; and Fair-
banks, Alaska.
ing vision is especially im-
portant during the bad
weather season. Check for
the following signs of mal-
f unctioning:
1. STREAKING arcs
of unwiped moisture With-
in the wiping area.
2. HAZING = a thin,
hard - to,see - through film
covering most or all of the
wiping area even after the
blade has jusebeen wiped.
3. CHATTERING — a
"stuttering" motion of the
blade accompanied by a
'chattering" noise as the
blade- sweeps across the
windshield, with some
areas left unwiped.
4. -SCALLOPING - a
ragged outer' edge in the
wiping pattern.
- 5. R ATTLI NG . Ito ais
ible signs of 1)TnOlenis. bid
the wiper blade' sounds as
were very- loose. call
be redueekl -or eliminated
by switching- to volyc ar
bonato . blades
service
gas growt n g- .
every wh r>rtf
After a'sloWdowli tine to
the oil embargo„,ielf serv-
ice puinps are now in--
creasing. Today about 12'; -
of all gas is self service
and estimates are for 40';
by 1980. The lure for the
consumer is lower prices
as much as 5 cents -a
gallon on some brands.
Self service -also points
to fewer minor repairs and
other service work per-
-formed at gas stations.
'Station attendants with
mechanical know-how are
moving into the inde-
pendent repair market.
Meanwhile the number of
service stations has shown
a dramatic increase in the
last two years, principally -
gas only stations.
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As with so many other
vital components on your
car, your windshield wip-
ers are most -likely to fail
just.when you need them
the most — like during the
next storm. • •
In the summer, heat,
smog, and even Your serv-
ice -station attendant's
windshield washer spray
are working together to
reduce the efficiency of
your wiper system. It's no
wonder, after sitting quiet-
ly on your windshield. and
deteriorating day-in 'and
day-out, that they often
fail to do -their job.
Check- when raining-
The best time to check
your windshield wirier sys-
tem is during a rainstorm.
Or you can check it the
- next time you go, through
a- car wash. You can also
'perform' a good check
while someone sprays your
windshield with -a garden
hose.
However you choose to '
check your- wipers, you
should dwelt them on With
the fast -and slow speeds.
1. If any trouble symptoms
are present, you should
replace as much of your
wiper system., as is neer es • -
sary to eliminate the prob-
lem, In many cases, _all
that is needed are new
squeegees (the rUbber
Darts that contact the
windshield) .
R eplace faith: blades
When you do replace all
or part of your wiper
blades, make sure you re-
place both - sides at the
-same time. If one wiper, is
shot, it's a good bet the
other one is about to go,
too. Safe vision during
hazardous road conditions
is too important :to risk
for a few dollars. °
Here are five visible or
audible. indicatOrs that
will signal the need' for
attention to your wind-
shield-wipers. Clear driv-
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