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Of an the fluids that can be found in your
car, none is so versatile as the oil that pulses
through its engine. Oil has to do its job when
the engine is first started on a cold winter
morning and it has to work equally well at
high speeds on the highway during the hot-
test day in the summer.
When you pop. the top on one of those hen-
-dy plastic litre containers, you're adding to
your no lessthan engine7 different functioon atperforms
of
them protective.
This highly refined, multi -talented
'descendant of the black crude that gushes
from the earth is one of 350 lubricating oils
that are refined for a wide range of
applications.
Things get pretty hot and heavy inside a
running engine. Hot metal rubs against hot
metal, temperatures quickly soar to the
point where parts would melt and fuse
together, were it not for a protective layer of
oil.
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is as versatile as engine oil
Oil molecules act like liquid ball bearings,
separating moving parts, thereby reducing
the friction. Still, temperatures can run as
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high 800 d Celsius hot enough to additives that reduce foaming, rust, sludge
damage engine parts. But the oil dissipates and varnish inside the engine are examples.
much of the heat, cooling the engine and In addition, there are scuff protectors in
permitting it to run at safe temperature's. In the form of antiweld and antiseize additives,
fact, the oil circulation system that wear controllers, formulation to minimize
envelopes the engine with a micro -thin film combustion chamber deposits, valve deposit
handles about 30 percent of your car's cool- foulingreducers,
decrease oilnts at -reduce consumption and ark con
ing duties.
Tremendous combustion pressures build trol emissions.
ine All the ingredients in the recipe work in
concert to deliver better fuel economy,
because they allow your car to run
smoother. But, just like any other compo-
nent, it only works properly when it's kept in
top shape. In the case of motor oil, that
means regular changes, including the filter.
Be sure to refer to your vehicle owner's
manual for the proper type and grade of
motor oil to use.
up inside the engine that must be contented.
Engine oil seals them in by coating piston
rings, liners and piston grooves, preventing
a power -robbing condition known as blow-
by.
As you can imagine, a heck of a lot of
thoughts goes into making something that's
expected to do so many jobs. In fact, there's
more high-tech engineering in a drop of top
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quality motor oil than there is in a mucro
chip. Basestocks must be specially refined That's aquick course on motor oil — from
and fortified with a long list of additives, the ground up, so to speak. Next time you
each of which has a specific function. The pop a top, you'll be a little wiser.
el dollar
�2r vehicle life.
you drive all affect the fuel economy of your. of heat generated braking).
� While on the subject of fuel, take care not
Bow you drive, where you drive n %wen den stops (which waste energy in the form resist toe, pushch the cans less fuel is through the air.e- as "a eyed
ad
you
�hc f�ildr��T dv►re from T�f n�yon_giv . v2w c' rn Spall fuel on -the -vehicle during refueling.
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fuel economy: ld d help fuel economy. Proper engine and damage,
• You can save' fuel if you avoid "Jackrab-
bit'. starts, maintain as constant a throttle
position as traffic conditions allow once you
have reached cruising speed, and avoid sud-
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and the use of an air conchtioning sys�e:i7 u� _ o=�'`�g�' . � , `A. ��” _ � `, �l
weather (w "vent"win orovi e air which isnot covered under vehicle
S;1i01 (when- e ,.. best bet 4.. fuel
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decreased
to cleaner m;llntenance, luural;atiof intervals, warranifes. Your beat is, to use 3
adequate comfort) all can contribute ��
decreased fuel economy. Engineering wheel alignment and tire inflation dispensers which feature a plastic or vinyl
studies have shown that a vehicle with all pressures, when adhered to the car protector ring and to pump the fuel at less
windows rolled up produces less wind manufacturer's specifications, will- pay than "fuel" rate.
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Try these trailer towing tips weight.ons your next trip
following loaded entering traffic with a
You should always not keep info mind that per
engineers correct will help you achieve op- taethahas electric brakes, start the car
Towing
cars are w designed for towing.ntipsg
Towing a trailer will affect handling, timum results when towing a trailer. and trailer moving and' apply the trailer
durability and fuel economy. Safety and • Trailer brakes are required on trailers brakes by hand to be sure the trailer brakes
satisfaction when towing depend upon pro- with more than 450 kilograms (1,000 pounds) ayetem workingis cnedted propet the trailer
y iler electrical
• Keep the trailer tongue load at 10 per-
cent of the loaded trailer weight. Tongue
S .
loads can be adjusted by proper distribution
of the load in the trailer. This can be check-
ed by weighing separately the loaded trailer
and then the tongue.
• Don't allow steel hitch pal Lu oe in
direct contact with aluminum bumper parts
TREMENDOUS VALUES ON SHELL (if so equipped). When steel and aluminum
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are in contact, a galvanic contact, a galvanic reaction — a forma
of corrosion — can occur which will pro-
gressively lessen the strength of the contac-
ting metals to the point of failure.
• When going up long grades, you can
reduce the chance of engine overheating by
turning off the air conditioner (if so equip-
ped). Before going down a steep or long
grade, reduce your speed and shift the
transmission into a lower gear to help con-
trol the car's speed. Don't ride the brake
pedal too long or too often. This could cause
overheating and reduce braking
effectiveness.
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