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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-11-10, Page 30hWA L'15E Page 14 Serviced engine starts faster in winter Short of a heated garage, there's no better insurance that your car will start on a frigid morning than a properly serviced engine. Since warm garages are at a premium, the best way to avoid a frustrating wait for a tow truck is to get your car in proper shape before cold weather sets in. The service needed is far less exper sive than heating that garage. Most cars with starting troubles begin winter with worn spark plugs and defective ignition systems. The incidence of hard - starting complaints reported by car owners, climbs in 'direct proportion to the number of miles the plugs have been in service. To make sure your car doesn't show up on the list of "won't starts" this winter, here's a check list of the items which should be in- spected on your car before the weather turns cold: Have your serviceman check the battery with a hydrometer to determine the specific gravity. If specific gravity readings are low, have the battery recharged and make sure he determines the reason for the low readings. If battery condition appears doubtful have the mechanic test it for weak cells. Also, be sure he removes all corrosion from the battery terminals and lubricates them . so the corrosion won't reoccur. Remember corroded cables and terminals restrict the flow of electricity through the entire system, and can ac- tually prevent the car from starting if allowed to go unattended. Make sure the regulator is properly adjusted. An out -of - adjustment regulator may not allow the battery to charge enough, or may result in overcharging which will contribute to poor per- formance in general and reduced gasoline economy. If your car has over 20,000 miles on the odometer better have your serviceman run a check on coil condition. If the plugs are nearing the 10,000 -mile mark, they should be replaced before the weather turns cold as worn out plugs are probably the biggest single factor in hard starting. It is also a good idea to have your mechanic check the engine with a timing light. Out of time engines not only are much harder to start but lose much of the efficiency and performance they were intended to deliver. eventually ruhrthe battery. Starter and generator: Chances are if your car is only a year or two old, these components will be okay. However, make sure your serviceman removes any corrosion that might exist on either starter or generator connections — and that they are all securely fastened. If you car is over two years old better have the generator brushes and commutator looked at. Badly worn brushes reduce the generator efficiency and can result in a constantly weak battery. If yourdcar has been driven more than 10,000 miles since the distributor has been serviced you'll probably save yourself a lot of trouble by having the mechanic install new points, condenser (in engines that use them) and How much is enough? The real impact of the en- ergy crunch is felt acutely each month when high heat- ing and cooling hills arrive in the mail. While there are a number of short-term methods which can help to conserve some energy, there's one sure-fire way to help significantly re- duce the amount of fuel your home uses for heating and cooling—even up to 30' i All you• have to do is insu- late the attic flour properly. Attic insulation is the single most cost-effective conservation method we know of around the house. "Naturally if you Ike in severe weather areas or if utility rates continue to rise. the insulation will pay for it- self more quickly." How much insulation is enough? According to the National Bureau of Stan- dards, all homes should have a minimum of 6 -inch thick tihcr glass insulation (R-19) on the attic floor order uffler EMISSION CONTROL CENTER FREE EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION CUSTOM PIPE BENDING No writ! Torr sofflor always in stock sod ready for IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION Low, Low Prices Ph000 Por A PrN I.timato! 4� .I��� ����Ir�l���n1��1��1�.1.1,,1,►1.,1,i.1 .,I,,„.,f,,1,,1,�1,,I,,I, ASK ABOUT OUR GUARANTEE ”11`1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 is BLOWER'S TEXACO 249 HURON ROAD GODERICH 524-7744 making whatever- ad- justments are necessary. Improperly operating distributors are a major cause of starting difficulty. Again, if your car is reasonably new, chances are you won't have to worry about coil condition. However, better keep in mind that a weak coil can not only cause starting failure but also DON EDWARD DON SCRUTON EDWARD FUELS SCRUTON FUELS GODERICH , CLINTON Today, before winter comes, call your Shell Agent. He can help keep your home comfortable - no matter how much it snows and blows outside. Get ready for winter by calling your Shell Agent now. Make arrangements with him to have your heating oil delivered automatically. He'II make sure it is -all winter long—because he's an expert. He takes daily temperatures into account, measures the effect of cold snaps and looks at your past fuel consumption record. So your heating oil is delivered—right on schedule, your furnace doesn't run short and your home stays comfortable right through the whole winter. • Call him today. You'll warm up to your Shell Agent. Fast. Warm personal service from your shell- Agent. Count .on it for home comfort during the winter. t »♦ i Insulation - the 'heat saver Almost all insulation is lightweight and easy to handle. Few tools are needed, but care should be taken when you're working with mineral fibre -type insulation. Small insulation particles can cause skin irritation and it- ching. It's a good idea to wear gloves. And a shower at the end of the day will'wash away particles left on the skin. When you're ready to start in the attic area, pull on a pair of running shoes and watch your step. Walk only on the ceiling joists. Most ceiling surfaces under the joists are plastered; too much weight will puncture the ceiling. Boards laid across the joists will give you a sturdy working platform To cut batt or rigid in- sulation use a sharp penknife or blade. Lay the insulation on a flat surface for cutting. Any accidental cuts in the vapor barrier should be taped before the insulation is finally applied. A heavy-duty staple gun is essential for applying batt insulation. You should be able to rent one from your in- sulation supplier or hardware store. Measure your walls and floor and attic area carefully. Once you've decided on the R value you need, talk over your requirements with the i dealer. He'll help you figure out the right number of bags or bundles of insulation. It's bulky, so have it delivered. Store it in a dry place until you're ready to start to work. Since warm air naturally rises and tries to escape, the ceiling is a major source of heat loss. Fortunately it's the easiest place to add in- sulation. It deserves first priority for re -insulation (or "retrofitting") an existing home or insulating a new one. Good ceiling insulation will return fuel savings of bet- ween 10 and 30 per cent depending on house type and existing insulation. First, find out the condition and depth of insulation already, in your attic. Some older homes have none; most have a small amount — a 2 - inch or 3 -inch mineral fibre batt — and this may have settled or become water damaged. You should have a ceiling R value of 20 or more; which means at least 6 inches of insulation. If you have less than that — say a 3 -inch batt — you should upgrade it in one of two ways: Add a further 3 inches of batt or blanket insulation. You don't need a vapor barrier because there should be one already on the ceiling. Buy insulation that comes without the barrier. When you lay the insulation, be sure that all areas are covered except, of course, for the eave vents and other ventilators. You can also use bags of loose fill. Pour it between the ceiling joists, then use a garden rake or a pusher (made from pieces of 2 x 2" and 2 x 6") to smooth and settle the insulation into all the corners. The fill stould at least cover the top of the ceiling joists — higher if more thermal resistance is required. Check the R value per inch printed on the bags. Again be sure not to block the vents. If there's no insulation and .lo vapor barrier in your attic, install one before insulating. In„,this case plastic she'eti looped over the joists and fitted snugly down to the ceiling board would be best. The ceiling in a new home or extension should be in- sulated to at least R20. This means at least 6 inches of batt, blanket or loose -fill insulation, and an effective vapor barrier on the lower (warm) side of the insulation. The extra cost of a good in- sulation job will more than pay for itself over the life of the house. Your walls are the second most important source of heat loss. Aim for a total wall resistance of R14 or more. This means an R factor for the insulation of at least 12, about as much as can be achieved with batts or blankets and 4 -inch wall studs. If your plans, permit ex- tensive renovation, remove the wallboard or plaster and re -insulate the wall as you would a new one (see in- structions below). Then replace the wallboard. While you're at it, you might want to gittach 1 x 2” or 2 x 2" strips to the stud edges to allow for more insulation in the wall cavity. , To avoid the trouble of removing the inside surface of a wall, or when this can't be done as with masonry walls, you can apply new insulation (batts, blankets or rigid panels) to the inside surface. Apply straps to the wall to attach the insulation and covering wallboard. (Remember the styrofoam should be covered by plaster or gypsum board.) You can use 1 x 2" furring strips for thin styrofoam; use at least 2 x 2" strips for batts, blankets or thicker foam. Once your strips are in place, apply the insulation according to the instructions below for frame walls. If you have hollow, or almost hollow, wood -frame walls you can have a professional insulation contractor blow in lode -fill insulation. He can do this from the outside if small sections of the exterior can be removed, as with clapboard. If the exterior is brick, aluminum siding or stucco, he'll have to drill holes in the interior walls and repair them when he's finished. When you're insulating new Care must be taken that the,, -walls, the idea is to put in as much insulation as the stud space will accept. For extra insulating value, consider 6 - inch studs or a layer of styrofoam sheeting on the outside (under the exterior surface). Follow the in - Turn to page 16 • formaldehyde. This must be done by a professional. Check the prices in your area and pick the contractor carefully. entire stud space is filled — that no projections or cross - braces hinder the filling process. The cavity in older wood - frame houses and in some masonry walls can be filled with a foamed -in-place in- sueh sulation, as urea- kle -7'1 Last Winter was a Winter to rem umber. BE PREPARED THIS YEAR - SEE US F R BISHOP POURING WOOL ,oLB. BAG $3.,9 ZONOLITE 3 CU. FT. BAG EVERYDM � SOW PRICES. ON ALL YOUR HOME ENERGY SAVING NEEDS AUL G TUBES RELY - ON 69f BUTYL. ;1 .69 TUBE WEATHER STRIPPING 111 TOP WTI R-10 3" THICK 15 x 48 70 SQ. FT. $ 69 R-20 6" THICK 15 x 48 30 SQ. FT. R-8 23/4" THICK 15" x 48" 135 sq. ft. 105 sq. ft. R-12 31/2" THICK 15" x 48" R-20 6" THICK 15" x 48" R-20 6" THICK 23" x 48" R-28 8'/," THICK 15" x 48" R-28 8'/a" THICK 23" x 48" 90 sq. ft. 9 3.45 SO sq. ft. $12647 76 sq, ft. 18,99 18,99 32 sq. ft. 90.80 48 sq. ft. 96.2° SUPPLIER MEASUREMENTS Feel free to call us at any time with your in- sulation requirements. Just give us an idea of the type and thickness you require and we'll tell you how much you will need. RIDGID FOAM INSULATION Ys"x4x8 $1.,38 3/4"x4x8 1"x4 x8 1'/s"x4x8 2"x4x8 $2.27 $2•99 $4 80 3/8 x 18' FOAM TAPE (ROLL) THRESHOLDS 3' No. 2209 BUMPER STYLE No. 2210 JR. DOOR SWEEP GODERICH YARD ONLY. OPEN WEEKDAYS 8:30 A.M.-6 P.M.; SAT. TO 5 P.M.; THURS. Et FRI. TO 9 P.M. DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE - AT REASONABLE RATES! TO BE FAIR TO OUR CUSTOMERS, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES! CASHWAYLUMBER - 155 ANGLESEA Si'. GODERICH Phone 524-8382 or 524-8383