HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-11-02, Page 276 Goderich Si ' nal -Star • Wednesda November 2 2011
a r s sa
es ras sss s s s sas s■ s s s ■ass■ r
TIANi.
w
lips
•. ... ;A/1 TOMO 7. I
akes Exhaw • Suspension
• Tires • 011 Changes
• Tune Ups
• Computer Diagnostics
200 Suncoast Dr. E.
440-0936
Debunking popular automotive myths
Certain myths about automobiles
have been around as long as there
have been cars on the. road. Many
drivers adhere to driving and repair
theories out of sheer force of habit,
without ever knowing if these strate-
gies are legitimate. Here are some
common myths revealed and
debunked.
*High-octane gas improves per-
formance in all vehicles. Most cars
will not get any added benefits
from the use of high octane fuel,
which is designed for higher -per-
formance engines that burn hotter
than those of most vehicles. Driv-
ers will only waste their money
putting in more expensive gas.
Always use the fuel recommended
in the owner's manual.
• Longer cars are more stable. Many
believe the longer the wheelbase
the more stable the car will be. But
wheelbase is only one of the fac-
tors that determines a vehicle's
stability and reaction time.
*Four-wheel-drive vehicles are
invincible in poor weather. Four-
wheel-drive capabilities may
improve traction and handling
when driving of -road or when the
road conditions are not ideal. But
no car is invincible when it comes
to driving on snow and Ice..
* Side mirrors are properly adjusted
when you can see the side of the
car in them. Actually, the mirrors
should be adjusted so you can't see
the sides of the car. The mirrors
work in concert to allow a pano-
ramic view around the car. This
eliminates the need to turn your
ahead to check blind spots, which
takes your eyes off the road.
* Automatic braking system (ABS)
was designed to shorten stopping
distances. ABS was created to give
drivers the ability to steer around
obstacles while braking instead of
spinning out of control.
• Engine oil should be changed
every 3,000 miles. There's no need
to change engine oil that fre-
quently, as motor oils today are
much more durable and protect
engines for longer distances.
Unleaded fuels and clean -burning
engines typically require oil
changes every 7,000 to 10,000
miles, but consult your owner's
manual.
Myths prevail in daily life and in the
automotive realm as well. Know the
facts to avoid losing money or being
unsafe on the road.
• 10i40 M iimen.al w. b me won figeofto we. elemersaA UMC U4 Ito INISMA *It dA AN NOM •Istaya4 1, 1 JW AY/I*' a ,1ytpr. wl •..Ar•%4••••..A' - 1A-••••• . M..- * a.+r, n. • 1•.e
alAFIrL___. /HURON
WWII got You mom,. TIRE & AUTO
HWY. 4 SOUTH, CLINTON 482-3752
Student drivers setting green
example for the rest of us
(NC)—The next time you're driv-
ing down the highway and you see
a student driver going the speed
limit, it may not just be because
they're learning -it could he
they're conserving fuel. More and
more driving schools in Canada
are going green and are now add
ing fuel-efficient driving tech-
niques to their curriculum. Going
the speed limit and avoiding
aggressive driving can trim fuel
costs substantially and reduce
harmful greenhouse gas
emissions.
Transportation is one of the
leading sources of carbon dioxide
emissions, which contribute to
greenhouse gases, something
which many driving schools recog-
nizeas harmful to the
environment.
A list of all driving schools regis-
tered with Natural Resources Can-
ada is available at vehicles.gc.ca.
Find the school nearest you, and
you can start to learn more about
how to save fuel, mon and help
1'
the environment.
www.newscanada.com