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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-10-23, Page 25• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIf)N AGENCY charts show the steep decline in both hydro- • carbon and .carbon monoxide emissions since the beginning of the decade. Much of the, decline is' attributable to the cleaner auto engines, produced by U.S. car makers. Cincin- nati, O. (above) has begun a mandatory emissions check program to keep air clean. ere's how to keep car.. off `won't start' list What needs checking before cold weather arrives summarized -in -list below Short of a heated garage, there's no better insurance that your car,. will • start on a frigid morning than a prop- erly serviced engine. Since warm garages are at a preinittm, the best way to avoid a frustrating wait for a tow truck is to ge't your. car in proper shape before cold weather sets in. The service needed is far less expensive than heating that garage. .Most cars with starting troubles begin winter with worn spark plugs and defective ignition systems. The incidence of hard -starting complaints reported by car owners climbs in direct proportion to the number of macs the plugs have been in service., - To' make sure your car doesn't show up on the list • of "won't starts', this winter, here's a check list of the items which should be inspected on your .car before the weather turns cold: , Have these checks. made.... 1. Battery . . . Have your service man check the battery with a hydro- meter to determine the specific gravity. If specific gravity readings; are low, have the battery recharged and make sure he deter- mines the reason for the low readings. If battery condition appears doubt- ful have the mechanic test it for weak cells. Also, be sure he removes all cor- s rosion from the battery terminals and lubricates them so the corrosion won't reoccur. Remember corroded cables and ter- minals restrict the flow of electricity through the entire system, and can actually prevent the car from starting if allowed to "go unattended. 2. Voltage regulator Make sure the regulator is properly adjusted. An out -of -adjustment regula- tor mayot allow the battery to charge enough, or may result in over- charging which will even- tually ruin the battery. 3. Starter and genera- tor . Chances are if your car is only a year or two old, these components will be okay. However,, make sure your service man removes any Corro- sion that might exist on either starter or generator connections — and that they are all securely fas- tened. If your car is over two years old better have the generator brushes and commutator looked at. Badly- , worn -brushes ' re- duce the generator effi- ciency and can result in constantly weak battery. 4. Distributor . . If your car hao been 'driven more than 10,000 miles since the distributor has been serviced you'll prob- ably save yourself a lot" of trouble by having the mechanic install new points, condenser (in en- ." „People always ask if 1 can save them money on carinsorance. It'sarnazinghowoften my answeris,'eS' .' At State Farm we have low mileage rates, low rates for people who've joined car pools, a two -car discount, a safe bumper discount, discounts for good students • and young drivers who've taken a driver's training course. If you want to know if I can save you money, just give me a call or come in and see me �.,...-. Bill Barwick 30 Kingston St. GOderich 524-7551 Like a good.neigebor, State farm is there. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOWLE INSURANCE COMPANY Carihdiart Head Office: Scarborough, Ontario ° gines 'that use them) and making whatever adjust- ments ' are necessary. Improperly operating dis- tribtitors are a major cause of starting difficulty. 5. Coil . .Again, 'if your • car is reasonably new, new, chances are you won't have to worry `about coil - condition. However, better keep in mind that a weak coil• cats not only cause starting failure but also contribute to poor per- formance in general and reduced gasoline econo- my.. If your car has over 20,000 miles on the odom- eter better have your serv- ice mart, run a check on coil condition. 6. Spark plugs . . If the plugs are nearing the 10,000 -mile mark, they should be replaced before the weather turns cold as worn out plugs are prob., ably the biggest single' factor in hard starting. It is also a good idea to have your mechanic' check the engine with • a tithing light. Out of time engines not only are much harder to start but lose much of the efficiency and per- OlIab formance they were in- tended to deliver. rilei'V '1 H C 50°V AGE) (AVERAGE) 55% Solution el. ,0 000 30T El. '3QTB 8 GIT A S 1 D A T E D P gT A -p E L-? p O L E 6QT ,' -L T D S A S -S 'S 6 QT C O A T 7OT DI X H A U ID A S "I F T R 1 a A N S 20 QT• U F I. E -S E R E 24 QT 4.--t..:34,-CIT-. ©S 'T E IMP 13 Q'T. "T -A -E RA T T 1 C R A -S onK RII3 O N L Y -T 1 N E T O E O D' O R -A al l D -P M 5 F L E A Ti 4 • GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1975— 'AGUE 5B' car engines -produce Cleaner less atmospheric poilution. PROTECTION CHART' CAR MANUFACTURERS INSTALL 44-55% COOLANT ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION IN EVERY NW CAR TO PROTECT AGAINST OVERHEATING. AND FREEZING What goes up must come down. A decade ago, it seemed like the nation's air pollution problems would defy that . axiom. Governmental action and achievement by autbmo- tivd designers have re- duced air pollution con- siderably. So, the cu is an ever -decreasing faor in the total air quality prob- lem. Reports from the En- vironmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board are but two indications that cars 'are running cleaner. Reductions shown EPA Administrator R>is- sell E, Train said, "Our monitoring stations are beginning to slow air pol- lution reductions that are related to our regulatory work over the .past four years,especially„ in the areas of particulate, sulfur oxides and carbon monox- ide control." Emissions most directly related to the automobile, carbon monoxide, have de- clined on a nationwide basis, the EPA reports. High pollution areas in- cluding Los Angeles, San Francisco, the states of New Jersey 'and Washing-, ton • have all documented CO declixii's•. This, improve- ment has been credited -by the EPA to emission con- trol devices on a growing percentage of cars. California study How' effective emission control systems developed by car makers have been are shown in an eight- year survey by the Califor- nia; Air-Resources $pard•: A 'a' randomsample revealed that compared with un controlled' pre -1966 cars,. 1974 models emit 83 per cent less hydrocarbons, 79 per cent less, carbon mon- ,. oxide and 58 per cent less oxides of nitrogen. New Jersey, the only state currently'conducting mandatory emissions in- spections, for all vehicles, experienced a 14 per cent drop in carbon monoxide emissions last, year, the state department of envi- ronmental protection re- ports. PAY ATTENTION TO TENSION,„" While ignition ,. system troubles are most often responsible for starting • problems, there are other, often mystifying causes. An improperly tensioned or worn alternator or gen- erator belt can be ' the culprit. The faulty belt can contribute to. a fatal drain on the battery power • and, cause a "can't sthrt." TAKIN' CARE OF BUSINESS Two out of every three miles driven by the aver- age motorist are for essen- tial trips. About 42 per cent of all car travel is for work-related purposes while another 20 per cent is for shopping and other necessary choreg. Slightly over 33 per cent miles are driven for recreational' uses. at'►,o ONTARIO MOTOR LEAGUE Wish 5 tO IN ALL YOUR MOTOR I NG,N•NE•EDS • EMERGENCY ROAD SERVICE • PERSONAL TRAVEL 'PLANNING • BAIL and ARREST BONDS (U.S.) • PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE • $150.00 TRIP GUARANTEE SERVICE We would like to tell you about these and other services too.,, You will .not ,be obligated. Call 482-9300 or Return Coupon Ontario Motor League j "Bluewater"•Club" 7 Rattenbury Street, Clinton Name M• Address CtOLING SYSTEM CAPACITY PUT IN THIS MUCH 44% Solution 50°V AGE) (AVERAGE) 55% Solution ° NEAREST QUART 60T 30T 3QT" '3QTB 8 GIT 1 CAL 1 GAL 1 GAL 10 QT 1 GAL. 5 QT 6, 0T � 1201' 6QT ,' 6OT 7QT, 2 GAL.. 14 QT. 6 QT 7 QT 18QT 7OT 2GAL 9QT 18 QT ' 2 GAL 9 QT 10 QT 20 QT• • 9 Q'1' 10 OT 11 QT 24 QT 4.--t..:34,-CIT-. 3 G A L 13 Q'T. SOILING PROTECTION 267°F 270QF 273°F FREEZING PROTECTION --259F -3 4°F -~-48°F '14 Lb. pressure cap at sea level. ENGINE COOLANT ' antifreeze has ceased being a loss - leader item in most automotive supply houses. Therefore, to save money when'' installing, a fresh supply, the prudent car owner wants to make certain he puts in enough to pro- tect from freezing or overheating but no more than he absolutely needs. The producers of Dow4ard have prepared the above chart toguide car owners on proper amounts of the coolant antifreeze for the capacity of his ear's cool- ing system. 1" A IF NOT Drive in ,today and let an expert using our Allen Scope, give your car the tune-up it needs for the hard winter driving ahead. CLARE'S FINA 268. BAYFIELD ROAD GODERICH, 0I+11. 524-7975 The Glassmen of i Ontario WEARESPECIALISTS IN . ,GLASS .. AUTO & TRUCKGLASS CAMPER WINDOWS VAN WINDOWS • CONSTRUCTION,., ., EQUIPMENT VAN ROOF VENTS QUARTER WINDOW 'BLOCKOUTS • • TRIM .•. COMPLETE AUTO UPHOLSTERY CUSTOM INTERIORS VINYL ROOFS OPERA WINDOWS. BODY SIDE MOULDINGS ' CONVERTIBLE TOPS. INSURANCE CLAIMS __- CA-1--L-.524.2136_-h.OR FREE. ESTIMATES_,.-. ALL PARTS AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED FOR 90 DAYS, FREE MOBILE SERVICE ON GLASS TO HOME, OFFICE, FARM, FACTORY Standard AUTO GLASS' LIMITED 356 BAYFIELD RD. 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ENDS SERVICE DEPARTMENTPARTS IX U) FRIDAY , AND • 0 NOV. 28 LABOUR 2 414 HURON ROAD, GODERICH, 524-8311 EXTRA A c� MUFFLERS • IGNITIONS • SPARK PLUGS • TIRES • TRANSMISSIONS • CHRYCO TIRES 0 CARBURETORS • 5 Take Advantage of Our SNOWMAN SPECiALS 7 WINTERIZING �� 9S� CYLW INCLUDES: • COOLING � TEM•FSH • THERMOSTAT • NEW ANTIFREEZE • CHECK ALL HOSES AND CONNECTIONS FALLTUNE-.UP 2656 CYL $32958 CYL WeChecktheFollowing: � Test Compression •' Service Spark Plugs • Checkrignifion points a''• Test coil -and condenser • Clean battery terminals • Test ignition wires • Test battery condition. • Inspect distributor cap and rotor '40Check distributor advance • Adjust ignition timing • Check choke operation • Service air cleaner •. Check fuel filter • Test fuel pump • Check manifold heat riser • Check PCV valve • Inspect and ticghten oil hoses • Inspect all belts • Adjust carburetor 40 Complete road test , • Plus Absolutely Free A VISUAL SAFETY INSPECTION We also have specials on BATTERIES + CAR HEATERS + LOCK DEICERS + GAS LINE ANTIFREEZE ....__ PRICES APPLY PASSENGER,CARS • NLY—OFFER EX ' IRES NOV. 28th. Z N .r - • r• cn Tn • -4 D Z u 0' Z rn • n C-� m D rn 0 • m c • BIG OR SMALL, WE FIX THEM ALL PAYMENT BY: CASH, CHAItGEX, MASTERCHARGE, SORRY NO CHARGES, n z i ISD GAR CARE A -• 9,