HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1980-10-23, Page 401P440-8
As energy costs con- '
tinue to climb, more and
More Canadiansare
lgoling for ways to stop
their heating bills from
doing' the same .thing.
Aside from turning down
the thermostat and,
making surethe furnace
is properly maintained,
a
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onetof the hest solutions is
insulation;
Studies have already'
demonstrated the energy-
saving;ossibilities of
insulation what you save
in fuel biliswill depend,
of course, on the type of
House and existing in-
sulation, among other
factor $•
Yet, in reinsulated
homes, savings to con-
Suners have been as high
as 25 per Gent, so:lnetimes
More;, In short, insulation
quiokly pays: for itself
through energy cost
savings, After than,- it's.
money in the bank,
Do gas savers work.....
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reputable company? Are
the claims limited, to
certain types of cars
only? Do these- devices
work best under certain
ideal road and wind
conditions? What about
`normal' driving?
With more expensive
items, you should ask
yourself: are thereany
test results available?
Were tests performed by
known and reputable
laboratories? Were they
full or partial tests? Or,
are the claims upheld by
private individuals only?
Are the devices
recommended mainly by
self-interested
businesses? Much of this
information is available
from Mr. Martin Friend,
Division 'of Mechanical
Engineering, Fuels and
Lubricants Laboratory,
National Research •
Council, Ottawa, Ont.
KIA OR6, or from the
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Department of Consumer
and Corporate Affairs,
Place du Portage, 68
Victoria Street, Hull,
Quebec, KJA OC9.
It is equally important
to realize that it is dif-
ficult, if not impossible,
for most people to test
accurately their. car's
mileage. The results
depend on the type of
tires used, on tire
pressure, lubrication,
grade of oil, road sur-
faces (concrete, asphalt,
gravel, dirt), spark
plugs, carburetor mix-
ture and air filter, to
name a few factors. In
addition, there are less
controllable factors such
as road conditions (dry,
wet, icy), wind direction
and intensity. Personal
driving habits can in-
fluence 'fuel consumption
by 10 percent either way.
We would all ap-
preciate an efficient gas -
saving device with claims
that can be substantiated
by thorough testing. But,
until 'such a miracle
device becomes
available, energy
conscious consumers
must use caution, in-
telligence and common
sense before buying ,any
device. Claims must be
evaluated logically; no
gasoline -saving device
will get better mileage
from jackrabbit starts,
rough braking or un-
necessary idling, or turn
a gas guzzler into an
economy car.
You want to improve
your car's fuel ef-
ficiency? Use the tested
methods: get regular
tune-ups, drive at
recommended speeds,
keep tires properly in-
flated and generally use
good ssens e, in dr.iving._, '
SAVE WITH
CHECK A. .
HEATING SYSTEM
PAINT KILLERS.
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They re out to destroy your car's finish:
USE THE TIDY..CAR SYSTEM...IT WORKS!
OUTS .I.DE—PRESERV--A-SH1N,E 4 ,
11 is not a wox. It is an exclusive formulation which provides a protective, glass like
shine:A shine which seals out the harmful effects of oxidation, salt, snow, sun -
fading etc. Presery-A-Shine is actually buffed right into the treated surfaces to form
a protective shield against the elements which would have inevitablydestroyed that
show room shine. •
Preserv-A-Shine will keep your new car looking new and can even regain much of
the original lustre when.applied to older vehicles.
`INSIDE...UPHOLSTERY-GARD 2
Give your interior fabrics permanent protection with Tidy Car's Upholstery -Gard 2
process: It protects interior fabrics from common stains and spills. Guaranteed in
writing.
PLUS, THERE'S MORE...
To retain the appearance and trade-in value Of your vehicle we can also periodically
maintain your vinyl roof and/or provide you with a complete interior shampoo and
detailed interior clean up.
Most important of all; Tidy Cor Independent Dealers offer written warranties which
are now backed world wide!
PRICES FROM
9S
63 • AND UP
DO IT NOW
BEFORE WINTER TAKES ITS TOLL ON
THE LOOKS AND VALUE OF YOUR CAR!
FOR CARS, VANS, BOATS, PLANES, TRUCKS, ETC....
We think you'll take a shine to us.
Call for an appointment and a free estimate today! 1
PHONE GODERICH: 524-4500 11.
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So, when the threat of
another cold winter
arrives, do-it-yourselferg
start sizing. up the�Njob
while • others begil
searching for a .qualified
contractor. in either
case, a little ' prior
knowledge will ensure
that the insulation
materials used are as
effective as possible.
CHECKTHE "R"
VALUE
Thickness is not the
only factor in derterrning
the, effectiveness of in-
sulation. Materials that
are good for insulating
purposes are poor at
conducting heat. To
provide a standard of
comparison for insulation
materials, ."R" value is
used to measure
resistance to heat
transfer.
Tests are conducted on
insulation materials to
-determine the degree to
which they allow heat to
pass through. The
materials are then
assigned an "R" number
acoording to ef-
fectiveness. The, higher
the R -value per inch of,
insulation, the more
effective the material is
in resisting the escape of
heat,
If your attic ceiling,has
no insulation '.and. you
'want an R -value of 'R-28,
you need eight one -inch
batts of insulation with an
R -value of 3,5 per inclp. If„
you buy two-inch batts
stamped "R-7", the R -
value per inch of that
insulation is $.5.
The building code
branch of the ministry of
rconsumer and com-
mercial • relations
recommendsthat you
upgrade ceiling in-
sulation to R-28., walls to
R-12 except solid
masonry walls, and
basement walls to R-8 if
less than '50 per cent of
the wall is above the
ground; if more than 50
per cent is above ground,
R-12 is recommended.
Cathedral ceilings, floors
over unheated garages,
unheated crawl spaces
and overhangs to the
outside should be in.
sulated to R-20,
TYPES OF
INSULATION
Insulation has come a
long way since, the, days
when newspaper,
sawdust -or woodshavings
were used. You should be
familiar with the most
commontypes; ,„;
-- loose fill, insulatio5
includes . glass,. fibre, •
mineral fibre and ver-
miculite. Some of these,
such as glass and mineral
fiJre, may be blown as
well :4 as poured. The R-
value per inch varies
from 2,1 to 3.6 depending
on the type and insulation
method.
-- batt or blanket in-.
sulation is gener.all!r .)
made from glass • ar
mineral fibre. Batts are
available in different
widths and thicknesses.
Batts with a moisture -
resistant covering on
one side to act as a vapor
barrier are also
manufactured.' The R -
THE ALL NEW FRONS
IT'S GOT A LOT
INCLUQINI
MORE ROOM.
Designing a new car to give you 20,9/0
more interior room is big news. But the rea-
son for that increase in passenger room
is even bigger news - front wheel drive with
a transverse -mounted engine. Front wheel
drive means increased traction and stability.
And transverse engine allows more room
for passengers. While were on the subject
of more room, the cargo area is now 23%
larger than last years GLC.
MORE FEATURES.
Start with the basic GLC Regular. Its low price
includes tinted glass, electric rear window
defroster, four -speed manual transmission,
reclining bucket seats with
adjustable headrests, fold -down
rear seatback, remote-controhinver's•
door mirror and more.
Step up to GLC Custom and you'll also get
steel -belted whitewall tires, cut -pile
carpeting,. rear window wiper/wwasher,
remote control hatchback release, a handy GLC Sp(
split fold -down rear seatback, and more. wheels
GLC Custom is available in 3- and 5 -door - Inique'
models. port v
Looking for'an economy car loaded adjusta
with luxury? Try the new GLC Decor. It gives passen
you'..all the things we've mentioned - Ever
so farplus a quartz -analogue clock, folding equipn
wipers,,
a miril
and the
sunroof
For 1J
Actual consumption wAl
See us for total
Winter Maintenance to all
Makes of Cars
Our qualified service department can help you
beat the cold weather whatever the Make.
American, German., Japanese, English or
whatever. Call for an appointment today:
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