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Times Advocate, 1995-10-25, Page 8Page 8 Times -Advocate, October 25, 1995 TI YGLJJflZEF-JJCLE RFADY FOR WINTRR Tips to reduce the environmental impact of driving your vehicle Regardless of the fuel you use, driving a car will have an impact on the environment. Here's how to minimize that impact, and save money: _ Whenever possible, leave your car at home. Try car pooling or use public transportation. In good weather, give the old bike -- and the old muscles -- a workout. _ Keep to the speed limit. Today, leave a little earlier than usual; then sit back, relax, ease up on the gas pedal...and enjoy. _ Improve fuel efficiency by lowering your vehicle's wind and rolling resistance. Keep tires properly inflated and remove roof racks when not in use. _ For highway driving, close the sunroof and windows: use the vehicle's tlow-through ventilation instead. To help you accelerate slowly, imagine a raw egg between your foot and the gas pedal. _ Keep the engine properly tuned. _ Avoid idling. If you will be stopped for more than a minute, turn the engine off. _ Listen to local traffic reports and bypass traffic snarls. _ Watch the traffic ahead of you and adjust your speed to changes in traffic flow. _ Ease off the gas pedal or downshift well in advance, allowing the car to slow gradually and smoothly. _ Combine errands so that you can do several in the same trip. _ Use the overdrive gear on the highway. Remove any unnecessary weight from the vehicle. Be sure the parking brake is off. Don't rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. _ In winter, avoid prolonged warm-ups. Thirty seconds should do it. Drive slowly for the first few kilometers to allow the engine components to warm up. _ Use a timer switch to turn on your block heater two or three hours before you plan to drive. A warm engine means easier starting. _ In summer, use the car's flow-through ventilation instead of the air conditioner. _ For further information, Energy, Mines and Resources publishes a free booklet entitled: The Car Economy Book. To obtain a copy, please write to: Energy Publications, c/o Canada Communication Group, Ottawa, Ontario, K 1 A 0E4 General Motors likes the cold KAPUSKASING— Although the continuing and lengthy cold spell has incensed many Ontario residents, General Motors of Canada Cold Weather Test Centre in Kapuskasing could not have asked for better conditions. The automobile company has been cold testing cars in Kapuskasing since the 1940s and built the permanent facility in 1972 because the weather is considered ideal. Kapuskasing is known for its perfect winters —no other region maintains a more consistent -40°C temperature. Although these cold climes generally only occur in January and February, General Motors test cars from October to May. "We are very happy with the temperatures," said Kapuskasing plant manager Jim Lonergan, who spends his summers at the GM's experimental engineering branch in Oshawa. "We test in the most severe conditions so we can have a good product when we go to the market. We design something because of the effect the cold Don't take your brakes for granted If your reaction time is typical, you'll travel about 70 feet in an emergency stop before your foot reaches the brake pedal. With visual problems such as poor eyesight, bad lights'or windshield wipers, or if you're experiencing the effects of medicine or alcohol, reaction time will be slower. Further, if you've neglected mechanical maintenance, hitting the brake pedal may be only the beginning of your crisis. Erratic braking action can make a bad emergency situation worse, as it can pull your car right into the accident—or it may not stop at all. That's the number one fear among drivers, according to one survey. Despite recent advancements in braking system design, including anti-lock brakes, this vital safety system is among the most neglected on our motor vehicles and a leading mechanical cause of accidents. The chain of events that occur in your car's braking system is as strong as its weakest link. A malfunction of any part of the system can cause erratic brakes or complete failure. Here's what happens when you apply the brake pedal: The pressure of your foot against the pedal is transferred to the hydraulic master cylinder, where pressurized fluid is fcd to hydraulic cylinders at the four wheels. On disc brakes, the caliper causes friction pads to squeeze the spinning rotor (like brake calipers squeezing the rim of a bike wheel), WE RE READY WHEN YOU RE READY • Dripless 011 Undercoating • Complete Collision Unibody Repair • Car Rentals • Car Cleanup • Snow Removal • 24 -Hour Towing AUTO BODY REFINISHING 168 THAMES RD. W. EXETER 235-3922 slowing or stopping the wheel. On rear wheel drum brakes, a wheel cylinder receives the pressure and forces the brake shoes against the rotating drums. Some vehicles have disc brakes or drum brakes on all four wheels; most have a combination of disc on front, drum on rear. In every case, it's friction that stops the vehicle. Motion energy is converted to heat, which is dissipated by air cooling the rotors and drums. Simple as the process may sound, it involves a complex system of parts that must function in concert. Friction and heat, combined with exposure to the elements and road contamination, lead to wear and deterioration of the braking system. Periodic inspection and service is essential. Car Care Council offers an illustrated pamphlet on the braking system. For your free copy, send a business -sized, self-addressed, stamped envelope to Car Care Council, Department B, One Grande Lake Drive, Port Clinton, OH 43452. • weather has on the components and again that is why General Motors is here." Kapuskasing has made GM particularly happy this year by setting a new cold record. The average temperature in Kapuskasing in January was -27°C, that is three degres colder than the previous record set in 1982. During its peak testing period the facility employs 110-120 people, mostly local people who are hired as part-time technicians or drivers. As well, approximately 800 engineers and technicians periodically visit the test facility during its season. Ecological issues affect care costs Beyond keeping up with changing technology, automotive t wr— y service technicians now face a new challenge: keeping up with the automotive "green" list. Air conditioning service, for example, now demands sophisticated equipment and procedures; drain oil, tires and batteries must be properly disposed of. Depending upon provincial regulations, antifreeze and oil filters are on the list. It's unpopular, if not illegal, to throw tires or batteries in the trash. Cleaning solvents, antifreeze, even shock absorbers, which contain oil, are among materials to be disposed of properly. It all adds up to a cleaner environment, says Car Care Canada of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada, but at a cost that must be shared by vehicle owners and the industry that services them. Hunter.Duvar Auto Body 284-2888 St. Marys UUXIZIXXXXZXZXXIXXXXXIXXIXXZXXZXZZUXZzzzza 1 • Rob Dale Motors 4 is your authorized dealer for Oilskin • rust protection. The best there is in rust protection yet so affordable, from $69.95 plus taxes Call 228-6810 to book your vehicle's winter protection appointment. •Regular dripless undercoating is also available from ►� $ 95 Rob Dale Motors ► LXIIIImmXXXXXXIMIXXXXIIIXIMMxxxxxxXxXt 44. + taxes Centralia - 228-6810 i Today at GM Goodwrench the price on the ground is the price on the hoist. Period LUBE, OIL & FILTER 19 AN MINUTE OR THE NEXT ONE'S FREEI tube chassis and replace oft with up to 5 litres of • Replacefluids, brake, power GCLUD cNoench premium oil • Check and fill the following 5-s, drier GM Go g, r differential. transfer box and transmission • Complete windshield wiper, r friendly windshield s tdcwipers,s. Complete inspection tires, air fitter • �iodoa?e coolant, hoses. wtndshleld wipers, Less. Appycabte to most GM vehicles. Appt'c�e taxes are extra. Dealer may se belt, battery. lights and indicators MAINTENANCE TUNE-UP CA AMMO FARTS AMO LAlOM COMA WOR A n MOM MAk•AMrT tmM IMflt:Unoo. 79g INCLUDES: • Replace spark plugs • Check air and fuel filters, belts, hoses, PCV ignition wires and cap • Visual battery check • Electronic engine analysis • Road test. Amicable to most GM vehicles. *Dplhcable taus are extra. Dealer may set to less. BRAKE SERVICE ALL GM -APPROVED PARTS AND LABOR ARE GUARANTEED FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN VEHICLE $12995 INCLUDES: Replace front pads. • Brake fluid included • Inspect master cylinder, caliper, rotors and rear brakes • Check brake lines, wheels. emergency brakes, tires and brake lights • Road test. Apohcaole to most GM sondes. kWKable taxes are extra. Dealer may see to IeSs. • GOODWRENCH EXHAUST SYSTEM 139" 1141IFF1IR GRARAMTRID FOR Al LORG AS TOR OWN YOU VRRKLL INCLUDES: Replace intermediate pipe. muffler, tail pipe and clamps • All other parts and labor rdi Goodwrench guaranteed for 12 months •Specifically designed for GM vehicles. }� 1987-89 Cavalier/Sunbird with a single outlet. Service Applicable taxes extra. Dealer may sell for less. See dealer for details. EXPERT SERVICE • HONEST PRICES NOBODY KNOWS YOUR VEHICLE BETTER THAN YOUR GM GOODWRENCH DEALER Huron Motor Products Main St. S., Exeter 235-0363 Your Full Line GM Dealer I RYSI .F R FIVE STAR SERVICE ***** HELPS YOU PREPARE FOR THE COLD WEATHER ASSAULT. "Nobody knows your Chrysler vehicle like your Chrysler Dealer." OIL & FILTER CHANGE $11996 Includes: •Up to 5L of Mopar Premium Oil •Mopar Oil Filter •15 point inspection •Lube OUR FIVE STAR GU4RANTEE• "READY WHEN PROMISED ... OR YOU DONT PAY!" 'Applicable to most Chrysler Canada vch,cIe, 'Ash for detail,. 3 -IN -1 PRE -WINTER INSPECTION $999 nusui 'Please ask you Sera Vasa RM %ids. With the purchase of our Oil and Filter Change service. We'll_ 1. Inspect your cooling system. 2 Inspect your battery. 3. Rotate your tires. Peace of Mind Driving* COOLING SYSTEM TUNE-UP Your cooling system is too Important to overtook.We'II flush and drain it, install 4 litres of Mopar 4 - season antifreeze - 4 M. coolant, and inspect radiator belts and hoses. PLUS TAA %war pia - ear sow aim 'PIs ale you S.** /Aim rot chili 12 Months/Unlimited Mctragc Parts Warranty' 136 Maln St. Exeter Ont. Phone: 235-1525 LTD. Offer In effect til Dec. 31./9 EXETER CHRYSLER LTD. • r% 8 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Mon - Fri. S Straight Line L Collision Don't forget to lubricate your door 1,11.11 9 l�iTip-+` `:''�' locks and handles from r ,, the inside. It's just a little prevention so you don't get locked out of your own car in the cold of winter. We'd like the opportunity to gain your confidence 4 miles South of Exeter on #4 Hwy. 228-6114 Don Stuckless UUXIZIXXXXZXZXXIXXXXXIXXIXXZXXZXZZUXZzzzza 1 • Rob Dale Motors 4 is your authorized dealer for Oilskin • rust protection. The best there is in rust protection yet so affordable, from $69.95 plus taxes Call 228-6810 to book your vehicle's winter protection appointment. •Regular dripless undercoating is also available from ►� $ 95 Rob Dale Motors ► LXIIIImmXXXXXXIMIXXXXIIIXIMMxxxxxxXxXt 44. + taxes Centralia - 228-6810 i Today at GM Goodwrench the price on the ground is the price on the hoist. Period LUBE, OIL & FILTER 19 AN MINUTE OR THE NEXT ONE'S FREEI tube chassis and replace oft with up to 5 litres of • Replacefluids, brake, power GCLUD cNoench premium oil • Check and fill the following 5-s, drier GM Go g, r differential. transfer box and transmission • Complete windshield wiper, r friendly windshield s tdcwipers,s. Complete inspection tires, air fitter • �iodoa?e coolant, hoses. wtndshleld wipers, Less. Appycabte to most GM vehicles. Appt'c�e taxes are extra. Dealer may se belt, battery. lights and indicators MAINTENANCE TUNE-UP CA AMMO FARTS AMO LAlOM COMA WOR A n MOM MAk•AMrT tmM IMflt:Unoo. 79g INCLUDES: • Replace spark plugs • Check air and fuel filters, belts, hoses, PCV ignition wires and cap • Visual battery check • Electronic engine analysis • Road test. Amicable to most GM vehicles. *Dplhcable taus are extra. Dealer may set to less. BRAKE SERVICE ALL GM -APPROVED PARTS AND LABOR ARE GUARANTEED FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN VEHICLE $12995 INCLUDES: Replace front pads. • Brake fluid included • Inspect master cylinder, caliper, rotors and rear brakes • Check brake lines, wheels. emergency brakes, tires and brake lights • Road test. Apohcaole to most GM sondes. kWKable taxes are extra. Dealer may see to IeSs. • GOODWRENCH EXHAUST SYSTEM 139" 1141IFF1IR GRARAMTRID FOR Al LORG AS TOR OWN YOU VRRKLL INCLUDES: Replace intermediate pipe. muffler, tail pipe and clamps • All other parts and labor rdi Goodwrench guaranteed for 12 months •Specifically designed for GM vehicles. }� 1987-89 Cavalier/Sunbird with a single outlet. Service Applicable taxes extra. Dealer may sell for less. See dealer for details. EXPERT SERVICE • HONEST PRICES NOBODY KNOWS YOUR VEHICLE BETTER THAN YOUR GM GOODWRENCH DEALER Huron Motor Products Main St. S., Exeter 235-0363 Your Full Line GM Dealer I RYSI .F R FIVE STAR SERVICE ***** HELPS YOU PREPARE FOR THE COLD WEATHER ASSAULT. "Nobody knows your Chrysler vehicle like your Chrysler Dealer." OIL & FILTER CHANGE $11996 Includes: •Up to 5L of Mopar Premium Oil •Mopar Oil Filter •15 point inspection •Lube OUR FIVE STAR GU4RANTEE• "READY WHEN PROMISED ... OR YOU DONT PAY!" 'Applicable to most Chrysler Canada vch,cIe, 'Ash for detail,. 3 -IN -1 PRE -WINTER INSPECTION $999 nusui 'Please ask you Sera Vasa RM %ids. With the purchase of our Oil and Filter Change service. We'll_ 1. Inspect your cooling system. 2 Inspect your battery. 3. Rotate your tires. Peace of Mind Driving* COOLING SYSTEM TUNE-UP Your cooling system is too Important to overtook.We'II flush and drain it, install 4 litres of Mopar 4 - season antifreeze - 4 M. coolant, and inspect radiator belts and hoses. PLUS TAA %war pia - ear sow aim 'PIs ale you S.** /Aim rot chili 12 Months/Unlimited Mctragc Parts Warranty' 136 Maln St. Exeter Ont. Phone: 235-1525 LTD. Offer In effect til Dec. 31./9 EXETER CHRYSLER LTD. • r% 8 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Mon - Fri.