HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-10-23, Page 17By J. C. Carroll
(NC)—For every dollar spent on
maintaining your vehicle, you stand
to keep $6 in your pocket, claims a
recent study in the automotive
industry.
“The report, released at the 2000
Canadian Fleet Maintenance
Seminar, showed that for the 8,000
vehicles studied, $1.2 million was
spent and $7.5 million was saved,”
says Freeman Young, president of
Krown Rust Control.
“This is welcome news for car
owners in the face of higher and
higher gas prices, repair bills, and
insurance costs.”
The reported savings factored in
the cost of car payments, interest,
and insurance. “Most importantly,”
said Young, “the key to lowering
overall costs lies in avid
maintenance to extend the life cycleof the automobile.”Here's a handy checklist aimed
at doubling your car's life
expectancy:
MAINTENANCE MUSTS:
• Tune-Up. A regular tune-up is
recommended, even with the high-
tech performance of today's
vehicles. At least once per year, test
ignition wires, spark plugs, the fuel
and air injector, pcv valves, plus the
vital sensors that govern most
engines.
• Corrosion Treatment. Essential
in the Canadian climate, an annual
corrosion body treatment helps to
reduce rust and deterioration in the
electrical system and every moving
part of the body is lubricated.
• Change Engine Oil and Air
Filters. The oil and air filters prevent
dirt and harmful particles from
damaging the engine and they
should be changed at twice a year or
every 5,000 kilometres.
• Check Spark Plugs. Clean or
change spark plugs if they are badly
fueled or if the gap shows serious
erosion.
• System Check. Assess brakes,
the tires, and the shock absorbers at
least twice per year.
• Wash and Polish. Remove the
weather and road elements regularly,
and protect the paint with polish at
least once per season.
• Interior Care. Dust and clean
dashboard with every car wash.
Vacuum at least once per season.
Shampoo upholstery whenever
needed.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008. PAGE 17. Practise good car care
(NC) -- Purchasing a new vehicle
is a major decision involving many
factors.
The information in the Fuel
Consumption Guide, produced by
Natural Resources Canada along
with other federal departments and
industry partners, helps drivers
compare relative fuel consumption
ratings among vehicles that meet
their utility, performance and
lifestyle needs.
While the fuel consumption
ratings of a vehicle are one purchase
consideration, the way in which
drivers operate and maintain their
vehicles also affects the amount of
fuel they consume.
To optimize fuel efficiency, your
vehicle must be properly maintained
and run on clean, high-quality fuels.
To reduce the amount of fuel you
use, always follow the
recommendations for fuel
formulation and for vehicle
maintenance and operation provided
in your owner's manual.
To read the 2009 guide on-line, go
to vehicles.gc.ca and visit
“purchasing a fuel-efficient vehicle”
or call at 1-800-387-2000 to order
one.
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Maintaining your vehicle puts money back in your pocket.
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