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The Huron Expositor, 1974-11-21, Page 19sumption and exhaust ehgincs are not running emission levels- are related properly to engine condition. Tests Mr. Walker said engine by Champion show how tune-up can save signi- . tune-up both improves $cant amounts of fuel and gasoline mileage and re- help clean up the air. duces. em*ions: He cited a statement by l+tewly-tuned engines Set Up Gas Econ-9my, Cleaner Air Clinics Aim m t s to . Demo n s tra to Tune–up adjustments and the fuel , ' a c n r u e s r Repair 114 e n need for regularly scheduled maintenance. in conserv- mixture. High hydrocarbon read - ings and excessive fuel use .L ing ,gasoline and combat- generally result from en - Clinics featuring the are wasting- gasoline and -simulate almost any high- ting pollution. Typical engine malfunc- gine misfire and incom- F 0 - plete combustiou•.of fuel. latest service techniques emitting excessive pollu- way driving situation. tions that waste gas and Common causes include to improve gasoline eeon- omy and reduce air pollu- tants because of engine neglect. Such neglect can The van also houses spe- tial instrumentation in- cause excessive carbon monoxide include faulty weak ignition systen* worn out or fouled spark tion are being presented to auto ,repairmen through- waste up to six gallons of gasoline per 20 -gallon g P eluding measuring devices for exhaust- emissions. carburetor, stickier choke, wrong, idle dirty plugs, improper timing, r ' out the nation by Char}- tankful. In addition car- bon monoxide and hydro- , Special emphasis is .setting, air cleaner and related de- worn points or condensers, bad res or poorcompres- A� pion Spark Plug Company. According to -David 1�. carbon emissions can be placed on the effects of worn spark plugs, engine fe ts: These malfunctions ri t contribute to a poor air/ sion due to engine in need z . of mechanical repair. Walker, both fuel tori- more than doubled when Joint Is Not-- aunited Nations Bar If your favorite service sumption and exhaust ehgincs are not running emission levels- are related properly to engine condition. Tests Mr. Walker said engine by Champion show how tune-up can save signi- . tune-up both improves $cant amounts of fuel and gasoline mileage and re- help clean up the air. duces. em*ions: He cited a statement by l+tewly-tuned engines a leading U.S. government save an average 82 per energy official which said cent in fuel- compared to untuned engines are wast - engines that haven't been ing 140,000 barrels of gaso- tuned in more than 10,000 line per day. miles. In extreme daces, He also stated that es - where engines were badly timates based on a Cham - neglected, a tune-up cut pion survey indicate 42,- 2;fuel fuelconsumption by 20 to 000,000U.S. cars are -emit - 35 per cent, ting excess polliltants. be - An average reduction cause they are nqt in of nearly 50 per cent in proper tune. hydrocarbon and carbon Working from a special - monoxide emissions, at ly-equipped mobile train - idle, was recorded after ing, van, Champion Re - tune -up. In addition, 40 gional Service Engineers " per cent of the cars tested can demonstrate mast would have failed -existing conditions bthat cause emissions standards be- trouble yi automotive ig- - fore tune-up. After needed nition systems. Heart of engine adjustments, fail- the unit is a multi -fuel, - ures fell to 3.3 per cent. single-cy�nder engine Three out of every five equipped with a dyna- - motorists in this country I urometer. This unit can Universal Joint Is Not-- aunited Nations Bar If your favorite service cause premature wear and mechanic tells you that damage to the brake drum. Jou need a universal joint, he's not inviting you to invest in a bar near the United Nations . bonding. He's telling you that a crJUcal part of your- car's drive shaft needs replace- ment. There are a number of common automobile sere- - ice terms- that could be confusing, if you don't talk the language. The American Petroleum In- stitate provides a short dictionary of those terms. • s • BAD SHOCKS— Your awther-in-law is coming. Shock absorbers Im- prove the riding comfort by softening the impact of bumps in the road. For safety, shocks should be checked for damage, wear. or fluid leaks. s ' s • _ - KEW PMS — ' Royce brooches. Not really. They're met- al rods which allow your front wheels to pivot when you; make a turn. If they're worn, get them filed; it's dangerous. FRONT END WOBBLE — A go-go dancer. Wrong again — Its a vibration caused by worn parts of .the steering mechanism, wheels that are out of line from hit- ting bumps, or worn king . plus.. . . and Jt should be correctedimmeMately. WORD SHOES — Hippie sandals- It's- brake shoes they're tabling- abouts When you step= on the brake pedal the- shoev are hydrauH•- eally° forced against. the brake drums, causing the C ar~ . Valow- duwk,: Improp- erly adjusted shoes may , d J�.- rye q '7 VX Vie ' /J }a' r /A• :: ,"':" �. :� ,��'` :z %y..{::`t::<%?aj;.ii^c:::,. ? • x. IS. YOUR WINTERIZEDWe'll check these truble spots to ensure that you `have problem free winter driving. - Cooling System Carburetor Ignition System Battery Exhaust System Suspension Charging System Steering Tires - Mount Snow Tires Should you ne elect -this maintenance remember, •d we. offer complete road -service! 4.... =Bil I M - SEAFORTH Phone 527-1140 or 527-0060 R i 4 F t7FjA - 1 To help you enjoy a winter .= of trouble-free driving. o [ X I 4 F t7FjA 1 To help you enjoy a winter .= of trouble-free driving. o [ X Fast, easy starts, - Reduced exhaust emissions. 1Vla mum gasoline econony.