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ICG AUTO -PROPANE
I.C.G. Auto Propane is pleased .to .announce A & K Service Centre is now
an authorized fueling and service centre of I.C.G. Canadian Propane Ltd.
LICENSED PROOANE MECHANICS
I.C.G. Auto Propane has trained the mechanics of A & K Service Centre Ltd.
to handle all phases of propane conversion and propane technology.
Area motorists have been
depending on the friendly
and professional service of
Keith and Albert for
almost 14 years. They have
developed a reputation for
"really caring" about their
customers and often have
gone beyond the usual ser-
vice limits to get
customers' vehicles running
properly. They are both
firmly convinced of the ad-
vantages of propane fuel
and bring the same dedica-
tion and professional at-
titude to their new pro-
pane customers.
KEITH ALBERT
• Container refills • Conversion
to propane
• Recreational Vehicles
• Repairs
• Fuel
EMERGENCY PROPANE ROAD SERVICE
R R 1, Centralia (Hwy. 4 Just S. of Exeter) 228-6641
Benefits
Of Using
Propane
A primary objective of
Canada's National Energy
Program is to reduce our
dependence on imported oil.
This can he accomplished in
part by shifing from oil to
other fuels that are in surplus
supply.
One fuel we have a surplus of
is propane.
The National Energy Board
predicts that Canadian pro- .
pane supplies will continue to
exceed demand for the rest of
the century.
What is propane?
- Propane is a ligytd fuel pro-
duced along with natural
gas or derived from oil.
- It can be liquefied at
relatively low pressure at
atmospheric temeratures
- 80% of Canada's propane is
produced with natural gas,
20% is a by-product of. oil
refining
Vehicles eligible for the Pro-
pane Grant
- Farm vehicles
Road vehicles owned by:
- Corporations and in-
dividuals carrying on a-
business in Canada
Certain federal Crown
Corporations
- Non-profit organizations
certified by National
Revenue Taxation as
charitable organizations
- Municipalities, regional
governments, and boards,
commissions and
authorities, established by
them
There is no limit on fleet size
and even one vehicle con-
sititues a fleet under the Pro-
pane Vehicle Grant Program.
What are the components of a •
propane c arburetion system?
- Pressurized propane tank -
stores fuel
- Fuel lock and filter - controls.
and filters fuel
- Converter - prepares fuel for
introduction to engine
- Carburetor - mixes fuel with
air and introduces it into
engine.
Advantages of propane use in
vehicles
- Complete combustion
• resulting in better fuel
efficiency
- Smooth and quick
acceleration
- Easier cold starting
- No hot weather vapour lock
or cold weather gas line
freezing
- Longer engine life
- Lower maintenance costs
due to fewer oil and spark
plug changes
- Less vehicle downtime
Propane cost and availability
- Propane' Already costs
significantly less than
gasoline in most of Canada. '
,and the price gap is likely to
widen
- The Government is monitor-
ing propane prices and
availahilitj to ensure that
new markets are adequate
ly developed
- Propane is widely alahle
• in Canada .from propane
distributors although some
may not yet he equipped to
sell propane for vehicles
Safety
Crash tests shim that pro-
pane tanks are safer fh:t
gasoline tanks
- The industry has stringent
regulations . governing
storage. handling. and con-
trol of propane
The propane furl tanks are
designed to hatdle many
times their tvnrking•
pressure
There. are autohl,thc. tucl
flow shut-off mechanisms in
the carburetion systems
Because the fuel has a.
distinctive odour. leaks can -
he r�adil detected