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MANAGING YOUR ENERGY DOLLARS
Driving advice for winter weather
At this tune of year Canadian
start thinking about Old Man
Winter demanding upon the Land.
The lv4d seines promptsgges of
heavy snuwlYih, icy road ca radititxut
and wind-swept dmfs Just begguig
to trap a car 01 two.
Although this scene is repeated
year after year, it is surprising to
discover how few people prepare
themselves for winter driving.
Car care checklist
handy for winter
When the going gets cold this
winter, make sure your car keeps
going. Get it ready now for better
driving efficiency and improved
economy. Stan with this easy -to -
follow check list.
COOLANT - Be certain it is
strong enough for cold
temperatures. Drain and flush
cooling system if coolant appears
rusty. Periodically add water to
maintain proper coolant and water
mix.
ENGINE OIL - Truly the
lifeblood of your car. Check for
proper oil level by reading oil dip
suck found near oil fill cap.
Keeping oil level full helps your car
run more efficiently. A consistently
"full" oil level adds to overall en-
gine performance.
OIL CHANGE - It should be
near oil change time especially at
summer's end. Changing oil
regularly at every 3,500 miles helps
engines run better because 90 per
cent of driving is of stop -and -go
variety, creating higher running
temperatures and increased wear on
the engine as well as the oil.
CARBURETOR AND CHOKE
- Clean the carburetor and reset the
choke to avoid overfueling and loss
of fuel economy. A malfunctioning
choke will cause difficult start-up in
cold weather.
BATTERY - Maintain proper
water level. Use a wire brush to
free terminals of any acidic build
up. Carefully tighten cables of
terminals.
TRANSMISSION AND AXLE
FLUIDS - Hardly ever checked.
Both are crucial to vehicle life.
Check levels and change at
manufacturer recommended inter-
vals.
GREASE - Clean wheel bearings
of grease and repack with fresh,
high quality wheel bearing grease to
defend against water and road salt.
WARM UP FROM A COLD
START - Avoid extended idling at
warm up especially in cold weather.
Allow 15 seconds then proceed at
moderate speed. This will hasten
warm up permitting oil to better
circulate through engine. Don't gun
or race engine.
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Mee are ca -tarn steps motorists
Baa take w ease die wcxncs of
winter driving.
Shell Canada car care experts
have puta few tips.
You she ld begin by giving your
car a tune-up. This could include
changing to a light- weight motor
oil, as heavy oil c:an get thick in the
winter (which crakes it harder for
the engine to turn over).
It is wise [0 put oayour snow
tires before the first anowtall. Beat
the rush.
Carry some sand in the trunk (not
too much or it will affect your has
mileage). The sand will provide
excellent traction should you get
stuck.
If you car does not bane a rear
defroster, get one installed.
It is also wise to carry an awe -
racy winter driving kit. This could
include a flashlight, flares, a
blanket, a shovel, boomer cables,
matches, a candle, traction pads, a
chocolate bar of two and a scraper.
Take a few minutes in the mor-
ning before leaving home to clear
ice and snow off all windows of
your car, as well u the outside
mirror, if any. Don't be a "peep
hole" driver.
if your street looks slippery, text
it by depressing the brake lighdy,
making sure first that there are no
other cars close to yours.
Take special care when ap-
preaching an tatersoc-uoa. The asap
and go traffic drone shay make the
read surfs= very slippery.
Milligan' a k,etger-then-notnwl
distance between your car and
others. This will help minimize than
chance of cxilhinor s ui case of
sudden stops.
Turn slowly on wet and slick
scuts.
Look out fix icy patches on over-
passes, bridges and hills. These
arras freeze quickly, usually before
other road &faces.
If your car starts to skid, stoar in
the direction the car is headed.
Take your foot off the accelerator.
Don't start brakuig until the car has
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Winter driving a matter of survival
Soon all Canadians will be Laced
with winter driving conditions. In
some parts of the country, these
conditions are "bearable", in others,
it becomes a matter Of survival.
Shell Canada car care experts
have set out a few basic procedures
House . from page 10A
to help you get out of that six-foot
snowbank.
It is always best to be well
prepared before you get stuck. If
you carry a few Tums in the trunk
of your car, it will help you greatly
in your task to free your car. This
hot water pipes in your basement, and you balance the system to provide the desired heat
output in each room.
3 points -
You oil your pump or fan twice a year.
1 point
ELECTRIC BASEBOARD HEATERS
You keep your electric baseboard heaters clean (by vacuuming them regularly and
unobstructed at all times.
5 points
You control the heat in unoccupied rooms by turning back the thermostats on each unit.
5 points
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Now, add up your points, and compare your rating to ours. If you scored below 60, it's
time to help your house regain its "health". This quick questionnaire offers only a glimpse
of the energy efficiency of a house, and you may want to look for a professional who can
give you a detailed, on-site assessment.
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80 plus points Excellent. Give yourself a pat on the back; you're an energy whiz and
your home is in excellent physical condition. You're probably already enjoying lower
heating bills and a comfortable living environment.
60-80 points Pretty good. Your home is reasonably energy efficient but it's not in tip-top
shape.
40-60 points Your home is not getting the kind of physical attention it needs to remain
"energy healthy". It's time fora long -overdue injection of energy management practices.
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terminal and your house can still make a full recovery. Scan improving your knowledge
of energy conservation principles and practices today.
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kit could include a flashlight, flares,
matches, a candle, a shovel, booster
cables, traction pads, a chocolate
bar or two, and a scraper. These
items will ensure your safety and
will also enable you to tackle
whatever winter throws your way.
If you do happen to get stuck.
start by digging the snow away
from all wheels. Then, position the
traction pads (or an old piece of
carpet) under tie drive wheels.
Make sure that the front wheels are
straight and try to move the car in
low gear.
Start to rock the car back and
forth to give you momentum to get
out. If your car is automatic, brake
when shifting from one gear to the
other. Throwing the car quickly
from revue to drive and back
again can seriously damage your
transmission.
If you sull cannot get out, try to
be as visible as possible. Put on the
car's emergency flashers, set up a
flare, or place a warning light on
top of the car. More often then not,
someone will stop and help you out.
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