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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1971-06-10, Page 24Af/TO fAC1S The Signal -Star, June 10, 1971-- Car Care Supplement Page 4B• • New Anti-Pollutiou Deyices Of -OWING ' YOUR COOL WORKiNG ON PI' smvieR PNGI EE AS A PRESSURE COOKER YOUR CAR'S COOLING SYSTEM OPE RA-rEt, AT AS MUCH AS • SEVENTEEN POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH, PRECISELY CON- TROLLED SY A PRESSURE CAP OR'PREVENT LEA SUN 6URSKT� PP , UNDER SUCH PRESSURE •• RAPiATOR,HOSES AND CLAMPS MUST .SE IN GOOD CONDITION. ONLY A CLEAN SYSTEM WILL INSURE EFFICI- ENT COOLING. THE BOILING GEYSER RESULTING FROM -'" RE MAL OF THE CAP FROM A NOT RADIATOR CAN, SE DANGEROUS. THE CAR CARE COUNCIL' ADVISES:'`ALL.OW AN DVERHEATEA ENGINE TO COOL FIRST THEN ' REMOVED -1E CAP SLOW- LY, LOW-LY, USING A THICK,GLOVE • OR RAGS FOR•PROT'ECT- ION." Single Biggest ' Step 'for, Safety Is Always To Wear Seal Belts American drivers are,' in barge number, afooting .them selves into -'disregarding the biggest single step they can take to 'improve their own survival odds in case, of an automobile crash, says the National Safety Council. Harry Porter, Jr., NSC traf- fic safety director, •pointed. out that "the best estimates • indicate at least. 8,000., to 10,000 lives a year, would be saved if every car occupant wore his safety belts, every time he got into a car." "Beyond question," Porter said, "the full use even of the old fashionedlap belts would have a massive effect. in sav- ing lives, and -.preventing in- juries. And now that com- bination lap -and -shoulder belts are required on all cars sold in. America, even greater protection is available." Motorists who .choose to sit on or beside their safety 4 Simple Steps Can Help Prevent Theft: of Car_ While waiting for a special., theft iirdtection device to be installed' on your new car or "Old faithful," there are Sev- eral things that can be done to prevent having your car stolen. Keep your caf doors locked at all times. Never keep " valuables in- side your car. . Keep only necessary items in your trunk. Another simple way to de- ter car. theft is to keep your car parked under a light at 'tight, if pbssible.- YOU DON'T NEED PItLL If your car begins skidding or pulling to the side when you,' apply your brakes, it may be it sign that your baking system needs atten- • tion, -One brake is ,probably exerting. less stopping force than the other - -- •thus caus- ing the ,skid. • , Axe Builkinio'71 Gars Starti with e .1.9'71 models, 4TI, new cars sold throughout the United States feature fuel evaporative con- trol systems to help re- duce air pollution that may be caused by atutomoblles. Unl}ke• exhaust or crank- case emissions whiCh become_ a factor only when the en- ducing pollutants that em- anated from the exhaust Pipe. -'On cars built prior to the introduction of emissi,on.e.on- trols in the early 1960's, 60 percent of hydrocarbon pol- lutants were traced to the exhaust pipe, 20 percent to evaporation and 20 percent gine is running, the evapor- to c-rarlkcase ventilation, ation process is a continuing • . one and is a factor when a vehicle is at rest as well as when it is under power, Evaporative -emissions -from Pollutant Reduction Improvements in the de- sign' of et}gine components the fuel tank and carburetor and; modification of many are'; believed responsible for engine adjustments resulted 20 percent of the total eznis-: in sizeable reductions of pol--- --_°lien s.,.of hydrocarbons -from ,, lutants emitted through the cars that do not have con- , eXhaust pipe. { •trols. Hydrocarbons, parts of Hydrocarbons which •were fuel b d th rel`easec#" i ees the air 'l aiye '° s _..4"- ue not urne in a nor- - formerly releaaedinto the a1G'ainhisipwF4 .. . .esus. ,— the exhaust system and by crankcases are now" sealed and recirculated for burn- ing in the combustion proc- ess:- - 'Fhb 'motorist can- now. ,do his share towards obtaining cleaner maintaining" , 9 belts, instead of within them,,,z,_ in most. cases are "relying on imitation: excuses — not gen" uine reasons — to rationalize their behavior. Clear . think- ing will shoW that there-are- ,n't any real reasons." A' /t evaporation from the fuel tank and --carburetor : • The evaporated fuel, which formerly was ventedynto the atmosphere', now Will- • be.. eliminated by a system which stokes the vapors. in the crankcase or In activated charcoal canisters until they can be drawn into the engine and consumed in the com- bustion, process. Federal Requirement" Evaporative, control sys- tems ,were required for new Vehicles sold . in California starting with the 1'970 mod- els. Their introduction, under federal requirements, on a national scale is- the third big step auto makers have taken 'in the past" decade to• eliminate emissions as a fac- tor. in air pollution. ,'' The , first two-steps were eliminating emissions from crankcase -ventilation and re- - his car. air by Free Listing Gives Sources For Camping A list' of sources for •tamp- • ing information in the United States and Canada Is now avail- able, vail able, free.. To receive one, send se{f .addressed, stamped soave - lope to: Camping, c/o Champion Spark Plug Company, P. O. Box 910, Toledo, Ohio 43601. In Canada the address is: Camping, c/o Champion Spark Plug ,Company of Canada, Box ' 910, Windsor 121 Ontario. Checkup before ;you pack up Sepourexperts today for a PREVACATION SAFETY CHECK ouum M©UARDIAN AINTENANCE euMca 37 Hamilton St., V Steering V Brakes Mirrors i/ Headlights V Tires, V, Horn V Windshield Wipers 3/ Glass' / Exhaust System V Rear Lights 1/ Turn signals .V Hazard warning flasher �/ Side rrlar.ker iglats_._.v,_ i PONTIAC Goderich BUICk 54.8391 WE USE GENUINE GENERAL MOTORS PARTS • —ENGINE We'll check condition and adjustment of ignition and carburetion systems and tune if necessary. , BATTERY We'II check for full power and seethat water is at the proper " Ievel. , , • COOLING SYSTEM We'll make sure coolant is at proper level -and that the cap, hoses and connections are tight. LIGHTS . We'll make sure all lights are burning properly and , correctly aimed........_ - WIPER'S' 9, We'll check arm and blade condition and windshield washer tank fluid level. ''TIRES ,We'll•check pressure, tread and general condition. BRAKES We'll check fluid level, liningf;ii cinders, adjustrfient. LUBRICATION We'll check engine transmission and , power steering oil. Lubricate chassis, change oil and filter if needed. •.r ,SERVICE TO ALL MAKES • .FOREIGN AND— DOMESTIC tiONEL'S SUNOCO AT. THE FIVE POINTS ENTER THE SUNOCO 'GRAND -PRIX CONTEST HERE h a S A .� ' n r P•