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PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1996
1996 Fall and Winter Car Care
Green driving tips from Car Care Canada
Today's car is about 130 per cent
more energy efficient than the cars
of 25 years ago. If it uses less
energy, it creates fewer emissions.
Even the fuel we use is different
— all automotive gasoline is now
unleaded. Most of the new car you
buy today is either made from
recycled materials or is recyclable.
Even the auto wreckers aren't
wreckers any more — they're auto
recyclers.
Car Care Canada believes that
Canadians can do more to help
keep our environment green. By
keeping up with routine preventive
maintenance, especially filter
replacement and regular oil
changes, drivers will keep their cars
operating in the low emissions
zone. They'll also save money in
the long term on repairs and on
fuel.
Continued from page 11
crack the case. That means a new
battery.
I've heard that the battery can
recharge itself. Is that true?
Not exactly. When you crank
hard to try to start a reluctant car,
the battery acid gets weak near the
plates inside, eventually
introducing enough power to turn
the engine over. If you let the
battery recuperate for 15 minutes,
the acid will redistribute around the
plates and you'll be able to generate
some more power.
So if you leave the lights on, all
may not be lost. Give it 15 minutes
and try again — you may be able to
start after all. But then drive for 20
minutes or so to give the alternator
time to recharge your battery.
Most of the fluids used in cars
are potentially harmful to the
environment. When you look for a
repair facility, make sure you
choose one that has an active
recycling program for engine oil
and other engine fluids.
There are other things drivers can
do to reduce pollution. Because
there is a direct link between the
amount of fuel used and the amount
of tailpipe emissions created,
saving fuel means reducing
pollution.
Here are some green driving tips
from Car Care Canada:
1. Plan your errands to avoid
making a lot of short trips. Cars are
at their least fuel efficient when
cold.
2. Slow down. The difference
between driving at 100 km/h and
110 km/h is about 10 per cent.
The other trick used by people in
really cold climates is to take the
battery out of the vehicle and into
the house to warm it up. Compared
to 27°C, a battery at -18°C has only
about 40 per cent of the cranking
power.
When my battery quits, should I
buy the same kind of battery?
You may not need to buy a
battery at all. Your battery is called
a storage battery because it stores
electricity, which your vehicle
draws out like money from a
chequing account. If your alternator
stops making deposits, you have no
overdraft protection! Even a loose
belt (driving the alternator) or a
faulty voltage regulator can cause
the battery to discharge. There may
3. Don't idle. If you're Just
stepping into the convenience store
for a moment, switch off your
engine. You'll have fuel, reduce
pollution, and be less likely to have
your car stolen.
4. Keep your tires fully inflated.
Soft tires increase rolling
resistance, which is the biggest
contributor to fuel consumption at
city driving speeds.
5. Smooth driving. Avoid sharp
stops and starts in city traffic, and
try to maintain a steady speed on
the highway.. Use your cruise
control, if you have it. Look well
ahead to anticipate blips in the
traffic, so you can be in the free
flowing lane.
A lot has been done to make cars
more environmentally friendly and
fuel efficient. It's up to drivers to
keep them that way.
be an electrical short circuit, or a
bad cable.
The first thing to do is check the
battery — your garage has a tester
that takes out all the guesswork. If
you do need a new battery, go for
the highest Cold Cranking Amps
(CCA) you can get for your
vehicle. CCA refers to the cranking
output at -17°C for 30 seconds. It
may take 300 - 400 amps to start
your car, so on a cold morning
you'll be happy if you chose a
battery rated at 500 CCA over one
rated at 400.
Warm batteries indoors