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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1978-11-02, Page 37• New model cars found considerably cleaner They emit 70% in. United State Champion's The new -model automo- biles are running consider.. ably cleaner than 'their older counterparts, accord- ing to results of the first .,pha�e.,,uuf_• ,aHv..�hamp.ion Spark Plug Company's survey of cars in the United States and Canada. David L. Walker, direc- tor of Champion's Auto- motive Technical Services Department, said a pre- liminary comparison of 1,667 vehicles surveyed during the company's Fuel Economy and Eraissions Test indicated the new - model cars are emitting about 70 per cent fewer pollutants than pre -1968 automobiles. Emissions lowered Emission levels of 1970- 74 cars are also lower, averaging 30 to nearly 50 per cent below those of cars produced prior to 1968. Mr. Walker said, "The 1.25 per cent carbon mon- oxide (CO) and 162ppm hydrocarbon (HC) aver- ages of the 1975s we • tested are indicative of the prog- ress that has been made in emission control." He also pointed out that the test diagnosed one car in 30 as being a "gross emitter" — exceeding 10 per cent CO and 2,000 ppm HC, or higher than test . instruments can measure. less pollutants State and Canada, tests show "While these cars repre- sented only a small per- centage of our survey, each 'gross polluter' emit- ted more HC than 13 av- erage- .1975s," --Mr. 'Walker explained, adding "the in- cidence of gross polluting• among older cars is con- siderably higher, indicat- ing that inadequate main- tenance and vehicle age are contributing factors to excessive emissions." Tune-ups instrumental Champion's tests are showing a marked de- crease in emissions follow- ing tune-up. Reductions averaged 30 per cent less CO at idle after tune-up and an average 70 per cent decrease in HC under sim- ulated 55 mph road con- ditions. Tune-up was also instru- mental in increasing fuel economy. On the average, the nearly 75 untuned cars tested -realized nearly a 51/ per cent fuel savings after being tuned: A wide range of other information is being an- alyzed from test results. "We found emission con- trol system components either inoperative or dis- connected in approximate- ly 10 per cent of the U.S. cars we tested," Mr. Walk- er said. "This indicates a definite need for more , conscientious mainte- Tire, Tip ONE SIDE OF TREAD WORN EXCESSIVELY SIDE OR CAMBER WEAR When one side of a tire tread shows excessive wear ... be- ware. Again, it's only a sim- ple adjustment if you get to your front-end specialist in time. It'll cost you a pair of new tires if you don't! OVER 1200 DEALERS IN NORTH AMERICA LIFETIME GUARANTEE (FULL LIFETIME WARRANTY) ON THE MUFFLER,TAILPIPE, EXHAUST PIPE AND LABOR! FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN YOUR CAR! CARTER'S WEST END GARAGE 215 Huron St., Clinton 482.9363 - •:: r: �.;Y::;::.'•::e �ih;, i`x`i:ji.{?k 'v�.4`.•,'•.,` firy, y�;i:::t^:,w. ».�.�-.:::::.w•;r x::H':}:; :✓? : ' 7 ' ':. `�';viL ;;{.iEt.. ! T "n,s� .' ,,,,� .,,.., .y sVoktk i• . Page 1.5 } Y 7 � flir.+x w7c CHAMPION SPARK PLUG Company's Mobile Proving Ground (M.P.G.) is continuing its 30 eity, international test program to determine the effects of tune-up on gasoline mileage and emissions. fn early findings, its tests have shown that late -model ears are up to 13 times less polluting than pre -1968 vehicles and are staying well within government standards for keeping the air clean. nance on the part of the car owner." Three-year program Champion's survey is a three-year program to de- termine how engine con- dition relates to fuel econ- omy and emissions. Pre- liminary test results were .based, on the .first eight cities surveyed. The pro- gram will continue through 1977 with tests conducted in 22 other North Ameri- • can cities. - • - • HUNTING FOR BIG SAVINGS? Seelen and Save.... NEW AND USED We have one of the largest selections of snow tires in town NEW & USED RADIATORS We have a good stock of New and Used Radiators . us =4o P . AUTO PMTS 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE L.H. LTD, R.R.4 • AUTO WRECKERS GODERICH 524-7111