HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-10-14, Page 11THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14,1992. PAGE 11.
Gas pumps best
place to keep cars
good as new
Air conditioner help you
survive the cold weather
As you're rolling along the
highway this winter, and your car's
windows fog up, don't just tum on
the defroster - clear your windows
with a blast from your car's air
conditioner as well.
In winter, your car's windows
sometimes fog because of moisture
emitted from your damp clothing
and other sources. It is the moisture
that condenses on your windows in
the same way that moisture
condenses on a can of cold soda
pop-
In a car's air conditioning system,
the evaporator takes this moist
warm air from the interior
compartment and simultaneously
dries it as it cools.
Inside the evaporator, low
pressure refrigerant gas, called
freon, evaporates and turns to
vapor, absorbing heat in the same
way that your hand will get cold
from holding a piece of ice - your
hand is giving up that heat which is
absorbed by the ice. Your hand
then feels colder.
As the car's warm interior air
passes over the cooler air condi
tioner's evaporator, moisture also
condenses on it, just like on that
can of cold soda pop. This moisture
collects on the evaporator, and is
discharged outside the car after it
accumulates as a liquid.
This is the manner in which the
air conditioner dries the interior air
as it cools, and therefore reduces
the tendency for the windows to
fog.
If the idea of using your air
conditioner to assist in defrosting
your windows sounds too offbeat,
then at least take this other piece of
advice.
During the winter, your car’s air
conditioning system should be
switched on once or twice a month,
and run five or 10 minutes each
time. This practice helps prevent
deterioration of compressor gaskets
and seals.
When you run your air
conditioner, the compressor is
lubricated by a special oil which
circulates with the refrigerant.
When you do run the air
conditioner in winter, be sure the
outside air temperature is above
approximately 35 °F.
There's a lot of excitement at
your neighbourhood boulevard of
car dealers as new cars make their
debut. Chances are you or one of
your friends is looking to make a
purchase.
You may have begun reviewing
your finances, future plans and
other factors which could influence
your buying decision. Or you've
been watching television and
reading the paper, and are
beginning to wonder if that model
you're seeing is right for you.
But even if you don't buy a new
car, there are several ways you can
take charge of your car's ability to
run as smoothly as it did the day
you first drove it home.
The best place to take control of
your car is at the gasoline pump.
It's really important to pump a
gasoline that makes a difference.
Today's cars demand a gasoline
that can deliver performance. A
good gasoline can clean an engine
fuel intake system - including
keeping the car free of valve
deposits.
Here are a few additional sure
fire tips that will help you save fuel
and make your car last even longer:
• Avoid lengthy warm-up idling.
Once your engine is running
smoothly, begin driving - gently.
On cold winter days, this may take
a bit longer. /
• Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts and plan
your driving so as to keep stop-and-
go driving to a minimum.
• Do not rest your foot on the
clutch or brake pedal. What
appears harmless actually can cause
needless wear and tear, overheating
and poor fuel economy.
• Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting curbs and
be sure to slow down on rough
roads. Poor alignment not only
wears down your tires but can
reduce fuel economy.
• Keep your tires inflated at the
proper pressure. Under-inflated
tires not only cause wear waste
fuel, but also can be unsafe.
• Get your car ready for winter.
Changes in temperature are just
around the comer. Get a jump on
winter by checking your battery,
cables, cooling system and ignition
system, including spark plugs. And
be sure to check the wiper blades,
and use a windshield washer fluid
with an antifreeze solution.
These tips may seem basic, but
you'd be surprised how often
people don't follow them. But
owners of both new and older cars
will find their cars deliver a higher
level of performance if they follow
them.
All gasolines not equal
The gas pump is a great place for taking control of your car's performance. A good gas can
make the difference in areas like driveability and car noises — particularly on newer cars
which demand quality gasolines.
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