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The Citizen, 2011-04-14, Page 21THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2011. PAGE 21. 2004 Pontiac Montana -white, 4 dr., V6, auto, loaded, 7 pass., 140,000 kms. . . $4,595. 2004 Ford F150 -white, 4x4, 5.4 L, V8, auto, quad cab, short box, air, cruise, tilt, 218,000 kms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,495. 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 -blue, 4 dr., 4.7 L, V8, auto, short box, loaded, 140,000 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,495. 2002 Ford F150 -burgundy, loaded, 4.6 L, V8, ext. cab, short box, XTR pkg., 254,907 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,495. 2002 Ford F150 -white, 4.6 L, V8, auto, air, cruise, 205,000 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . $6,495. 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee -burgundy, loaded, 4x4, 4.7 L, V8, 250,000 kms . . $4,795. 1998 Plymouth Voyager -blue, 4 dr., 3 L, V6, auto, 7 pass., 175,548 kms... . . . $2,495. 1998 Chrysler Concorde -taupe, loaded, 3.2 L, V6, 202,141 kms . . . . . . . . . . . $2,495. 1998 Chev 1500 -burgundy, V6, auto, 4x4, air, cruise, tilt, 178,000 kms. . . . . . . $5,995. 1996 Pontiac Grand Am -white, V6, loaded, 181,000 kms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,995. 1996 Mazda Protégé -blue, 4 cyl., auto, 134,172 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,195. 1984 Rampage -neon green, 4 cyl, auto, 84,000 kms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,995. 1984 Pontiac Fiero -white, 4 cyl., 5 speed, 220,587 kms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,995. 519-524-9878 37117 Blyth Road, Goderich, ON Service all makes & models • Custom Exhaust Bending Doug & Jodie Ruston &CUSTOMIZING 519-523-9726 email: countryside@tcc.on.ca 82589 London Rd. 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Driving, maintenance tips to improve gas economy CCC –With gas prices steadily rising, Car Care Canada is offering gas-saving maintenance and driving tips that really work. “Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gasoline is wasted every day by motorists, because simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance is neglected,” says Car Care Canada’s Marc Brazeau. “Loose or missing gas caps, under- inflated tires, worn spark plugs and dirty air filters all contribute to poor fuel economy.” Car Care Canada offers these fuel- saving tips: • Vehicle gas caps: In Canada, the provinces with emissions testing programs suggest that this is a common cause for failing an emissions test – yet it is simple and inexpensive to fix. According to U.S. studies, about 17 per cent of the vehicles on the roads have gas caps that are either damaged, loose or are missing altogether. • Under-inflated tires: When tires aren’t inflated properly it’s like driving with the parking brake on. • Worn spark plugs: A vehicle can have either four, six or eight spark plugs, which fire as many as 3 million times every 1,500 kilometres, resulting in a lot of heat and electrical and chemical erosion. A dirty spark plug causes misfiring, which wastes fuel. Spark plugs need to be replaced regularly. • Dirty air filters: An air filter that is clogged with dirt, dust and bugs chokes off the air and creates a “rich” mixture – too much gas being burned for the amount of air, which wastes gas and causes the engine to lose power. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by as much as 10 per cent. Other fuel-saving driving tips include: • Don’t be an aggressive driver – Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by as much as 33 per cent on the highway and five per cent on city streets, which results in two to 15 cents per litre. • Avoid excessive idling: Sitting idle gets zero miles per litre. Letting the vehicle warm up for one to two minutes is sufficient. • Observe the speed limit: Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 100 kilometres per hour. Each kilometre driven over 100 kilometres per hour will result in an additional three cents per litre. To maintain a constant speed on the highway, cruise control is recommended. Not only will maintaining your vehicle save you money, it will also help you to protect the environment by reducing emissions. Chamney Auto Repair Sales & Service 38897 Blyth Rd., R.R. #1, Auburn 519-526-7283 or 519-440-7800 Proprietor ~ Eldon Chamney JenkinsL.H. Limited TOWING, AUTO PARTS & REPAIR “Friendly Service & Reasonable Prices” 519-524-2181 Towing 519-524-2182 24 HOUR • Damage Free Towing • Flat Bed Towing • Local & Long Distance LARGE SELECTION OF NEW & USED PARTS FOR ALL MAKES & MODELS “Fuel tanks our specialty” CANADIAN TIRE AUTO CLUB National Auto League Choosing, installing a child seat MS –Ensuring the safety of their children is of the utmost priority for parents. One of the leading causes of injuries to children involve motor vehicle crashes. Many injuries can be attributed to improper restraint systems used on children. In order to safeguard passengers, drivers must be aware of how to properly secure young children in the car. The type of vehicle restraint depends on several factors, including the child’s age, weight and height. Although vehicles have safety features unique to each individual vehicle, the safest place a child can ride is in the centre of the backseat of the car. Children should not ride in the front seat because an air bag is not designed for the height and weight of a child and can cause serious injury if deployed. In terms of car seats, here is a general guideline to use. Again, consult the owner’s manual of the vehicle and the car seat instruction booklet to ensure proper placement of the car seat. Infants Infants should ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible. Car seat manufacturers are making seats that accommodate heavier weights, meaning an infant may be able to ride rear-facing comfortably and safely well past his or her first birthday. At a minimum, an infant should remain rear-facing until the age of one and if the child is under 20 pounds. If the car seat can accommodate the weight and the child is comfortable, leave him or her rear-facing. Otherwise, the seat can be switched to forward-facing if the baby is a year old and 20 pounds or more. Infant car seats (the snap-and-go type that are part of travel systems) may be outgrown faster than a convertible car seat. Parents may want to consider using a convertible seat instead. Convertible seats transition from infant to toddler. Toddlers/Pre-Schoolers If a toddler is still comfortable rear-facing, continue to leave the child in that position. Otherwise, a forward-facing car seat with full five-point harness system should be used. School-Age Booster seats are used for children who have outgrown a forward- facing car seat with harness system. They may have backs or be backless, depending on design. In general, children should use a booster seat until they reach a height (about 4’9”) where an adult seatbelt will work correctly without the need for the child to be raised up. Proper Installation Car seats may feature flexible latches on a seatbelt type device or a rigid metal device that snaps onto the hook. They also may be used with locking seatbelts in older cars. Because car seat manufacturers and vehicle manufacturers have a myriad of designs for seats, finding a correct fit for a car isn’t always easy. Many parents stress out about the installation of car seats. Even with the obsession about proper installation, research shows that as many as 80 per cent of all car seats are improperly installed and used. Many police stations will help with installation of car seats and can check fit.