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A fall tuneup is a wise choice, but if you don't remember until the spring, use a block
heater to avoid mechanical problems as in the picture above.
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tra care will keep your car cruising iiTh cold
When buying a new ear aA for the fuel
consumption rating instead of 'drift the
ontadane spend an average of $1,250 on
fuel to drive alnicist 17,1100 kilometers each '
year.
The bigger is not necessarily the better.
By scaling down unneeded sim you can im-
prove mileage by reducing your car's
weight. Cars are now available in a wide
variety of shapes an& sizes. Choosing the
smallest one that still fits your family and
business needs, pays off in the long run in
lower fuel bills.
A smaller engine guzzles less gas. A four
cylinder can be 20 per cent more efficient
than* V-8 and unless you really need the big
engine, Why pay more? If you do need the
big engine consider propane power.
Buying a standard transmission instead of
an automatic can give up to eight per cent
better mileage. If you do go for the
automatic transmission, choose one with the
most gears - it will IN the most fuel effi-
cient. The over -drive option will save both
fuel and engine wear by reducing engine
speed on the highway.
Power steering can be a frill on a small
car and costs energy in both extra weight
and power. -Also; -radial tires increase both
fuel efficiency and handling abilities.
The alp weight of an air conditioner
costs you two per cent in fuel efficiency, and
when it is on .ftill blast it could be costing you
as all:who,' lOpor ceut, •
Cruise contrOl devices may increase fuel
efficiency by allowing you to maintain a
steady speed on long highway trips. Ilsen
say they make highway driving more relax,
Lag. In hilly Country, however, cruise con-
trol may actually reduce fuel efficiency.
You might want to consider a fuel flow
meter. By reminding you ha* much fuel you
are using, it helps you develop fuel efficient
driving habits.
A block heater can make an overall con-
tribution by taking the chill off those early
morning starts and reducing idling time.
Remember to use a timer, leaving it on all
night is wasteful.
Weigh the fresh air value of a sun roof
against the reduced fuel economy caused by
increased wind resistance when it's open. -
Fuel consumption information is,
available on all new cars from Transport
Canada. Vehicles are tested under both ur-
ban and highway driving conditions.
As the price of gas rises and rises, try not
to worry, there are many alternatives. If
you have the time .and .the _money now, you
can certainly reap the rewards in tbe future. You should have it checked as soon as possi-
.'„).1.9plue is available at Clinton's Sbell bie.
Station and various, other servine stations Spring and fall are good times to check ig-
throughout the Korn= and natural gas is 'Mon tuning carburetor idle mixture and
expected to be an tap soon. Een #1.00h01, idling speed, The distributor cap might need
still a fuel of the future, may one day power clearing and condensors and points Inlet
Propane has several advantages over 'needQ001:ePdiraieviningg. habits can also put money in
your car.
gasoline, not the least of which ' cost. Pro- your poeket: By simple changing a few driv-
t,
pane is about 40 per cent ch the ing habits, car owners can cut fuel consump.,
pump and even though it offe20 per cent . tion by 10 per cent. That could amount to a
lower mileage, it will still save money. Its total saving of over a billion litres of gas and
clean -burning qualities can add to engine diesel fuel annually in Ontario alone.
life and fewer oil changes are needed. More A lot of myths have fallen by the wayside.
than 25,000 Ontario cars, vans and trucks For example drivers used to idle their cars
are now running on propane and more con- to warm them up before moving, particular -
versions are taking place each month. ly in cold weather. Now motorists are fin -
There are also some alcohol options to be ding that, even at -20 degrees C, most cars
considered for the future. Gasohol, is a mix- only require 15-20 seconds of idling before
ture of 90 per cent unleaded gasoline and 10 being driven off slowly. On warmer days,
per cent waterless ethanol. Methanol and cars need no idling at ail.
gasoline blend methanol, are now manufac- Another common belief was that leaving a
tured from natural gas and are quite expen- car idling during short stops would use less
sive. Straight methanol -is a highly corrosive fuel than tinning it off and starting it again
and poisonous alcohol, it can be made from when the stop was over. It is now widely
natural gas, coal, peat or alcohol. Ethanol is recognized that 10 seconds of idling uses
another alternative and is made from grain, more fuel than restarting the engine.
corn, potatoes, sugar beets and artichokes. Drivers are also finding that jackrabbit
Gasohol does riotrequire engine modifica- starts are best avoided because they in-
Lionwhle a methanol and gasoline J)Iend crease fuel consumption. A smooth, steady
canbe used with some fuel system modifica- acceleration uses less fuel and makes for a
fuel. bill.s-.
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arm,up to -winter by reducing
_• _ modifiettorspeciallydesigned engines,
Ontario motorists could be using gasohol should be used slowly and evenly. Drivers , •
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In the dynamic world of energy pricing
and supply, no one can tell you for sure how
you should heat, your home. •
The only certainty is that it's probably
worth yisartime• to look -at -ways to reduce
your use of fuel oil.
If you're still heating with oil - partIcular-
ly if your old furnace needs repair or
replacement - it will be worth checking the
other energy sources available in your area.
The major ones to examine in Ontario are
natural gas, electricity, and wood. Even if
you can't get off oil completely, you can pro-
bably lower your monthly heating bills by
using supplementary heat sources.
Before considering switching over to gas
heat you must consider whether or not to go
on what Union Gas call the 'budget' plan or
decide to pay monthly.
Right now, the average residential bill r for
nonbudget customers - those who pay each
monthaccording to the amount of gas used -
will be $130 for December, a 62.5 per cent in-
crease -from the $80 -they -would-have paid for _
the same month in 1982.
'the main reason for the change is because
December 1983 was 50 per- cent colder than
the same month in 1982. This resulted in bur-
ning about 55 per cent more gas in 1983.
Because the heating season began in early
October', it was 24 per cent colder over the
same period in 1982.
If you choose to go for the bodget plan, you
will be required to pay a set amount this
year, that has been determined by last
year's billing for each month.
To judge electricity, you will have to get
oast information. for .your.area. Remember
to include the cost of upgrading the electric
service capacity f your house if you are
considering an 1 -electric heating system.
Where Lei is widely available at a
reasonable cost, wood burning equipment
can cut your fuel costs. Take future
availability of your wood supply into ac-
count too.
If you have decided to opt for the wood
burning idea of heating your home, you
must realize some of the disadvantages to
having a general fireplace. A fireplace can
add ambience to a room but don't count en it
as an energy saver.
Conventional fireplaces are generally
energy wasters. The warm glow from the
fireplace is actually sucking more warrn air
out than it's contributing to the house. And,
when there's no fire,, expensive warm air is
-drifting up the chimney. • - • .- . -
A number of things can be done to make
this desirable decorating feature more
energy • efficient.First, close the damper
.when the fireplace is not in use. •
A combinatiOn of glass doors, a fresh air
intake to make use of outside air nit. com-
bustion and. a heat exchanger to transfer
heat from flame to room can add up to a unit
which is a positive heat contributor.
One new design uses an air jacket around
the firebox. Vents at the bottom suck in
cooler air from the floor which is warmed
with heat from the fire and then expelled
through the higher vents.
An air tight stove is more efficient than
any fireplace and can usually be vented to
an existing chimney.
Both Ball-MacCaulay and Wise Energy
Services, in Clinton, sell wood burning
stoves. Ball-MacCaulay deal in the Heritage
line of wood stoves and have prices that
range from $500 to $1000. The price depends
on the size and style of the stove.
Wise Energy Services have a wood stove
called the Concord CV2000. Normally this
stove sells for $549, but it is now on sale.
They also install and sell furnaces but the •
cost depends on the furnace and the home.
If you are really serious about wood as an
alternative to oil for home heating, there are
some- important safety considerations. Most
people will choose a wood burning stove that
is too big for the area they wish to heat.
• When -you -have -to reduce.theair.s,upply.fl...
order to keep temperatures lower, you may
in turn cause creosote build-up and chimney
fires.
Some insurance policies do not cover
wood -burning appliances - even if they have
been installed properly. Safe installation is
important. Consult one of the many good
books or pamphlets available.
AlSO, extensiverenovation of a house - or
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by the mid-1980s, the timing depending on can cut back on use of the brake by an- -
even a room e• is a good opportunity. to gasoline supplies and price. ticipating stops. Resting a foot on the brake
upgrade energy saving features. An energyTnne-up time pedal while driving is dangerous, increases
conscious renovation can stop heating bills That little extra time in the service station fuel consumption and adds wear and tear to
by 50 to 90 per cent. for a tune-up or a tire pressure check will the brakes and transmission.
Even before you get started, make sure pay off* the fuel PP • Dropping your speed slightly will have on -
you've done the simple energy conservation Correctly inflated tires improve fuel ly a marginal effect on travel time but could
things like turning down the thermostat fiveeconomy by four per cent and a complete save dollars in your gas tank. For example,
degrees at night and properly sealing and tune-up when needed can save ten per cent a car travelling at 115 km/hr uses 20 per
caulking the house. The furnace should also on fuel costs. A Transport Canada survey cent more fuel thanone going 90 km/hr.
be in good working order. found that 70 per cent of all cars are driven Another easy way to conserve fuel is to -
The type of installation you should use, if without enough air in the tires, and 60 per take those golf clubs out of the car, except of
you have decided to eventually insulate, will cent have dangerously underinflated tires. course when you are heading for the golf
depend on construction feature, the area ofSimple adjustments to an engine's tim- course. Carrying any kind of unnecessary
the house and price • considerations. But ing,idle speed and air/fuel ration can mean weight around either in the trunk or on the
there are four basic kinds to consider. • an average of three to four per cent in fuel top of your car just makes it work harder
Batt or blanket insulation is the most corn- savings, depending on how much the engine . ., and use more gas.
If t b e it's eas to. •wvas out of
iwhack. . . „. Combining several short trips into one
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n,s • bl invarietyof sizes. Also, if your car tends to pull to one side, it long one will reduce overall fuel consump-
Because if is made of glass wool or rock is probably causing drag and wasting fuel. tion and save you time as well. Plan ahead.
fibre and can be a skin irritant, you must.
wear gloves and use a nose protector2This
kind can be used for attic and new basement
walls and under exposed 'floors. Blanket in-
sulation is handy for wrapping pipes.
-Loose fill insulation is made of glass fibre;
rock wool, cellulose fibre or vermiculite.
One advantage of this type is that it can fit
into irregular spaces. It's good for attics,
crawl spacesand wall cavities.
Insulation is also available in rigid boards
made of phenolic foam, polystyrene or glass
fibre. It can be used on both inside and out-
side walls and in basement.
•Sprayed -on • insulation is helpful on ir-
regular surfaces and in hard -to -reach crawl
spaced. However, it should be applied by an
experienced contractor and in accordance
-witb the Ontario Baildipg_Code.
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ry layering clothes
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Clothing needn't be • new and stylish to
make you warm. When it's cold, you need to
follow two basic points. First remember the
layer pruiciple, and second, take special
care of hands, feet and your head.
The best insulator is the dead air space
you trap between layers of clothing. So two
thin shirts keep you warmer than one thick
one. The layered approach ia. also helpful if
you begin to Neat up from outside activity,
you can pcel off your excess clothine niece
by piece. I Best to start is thermal ( layered)
- underwear with cotton-thatewill. draw body .
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Apart from having fun, the most important thing to remember about winter sports, is
dressing properly. These skiers are appropriately dressed in layers. using shirts,
sweaters and coats. This also enables them to peel off clothing as their bodies warmup.
moisture away from your. skin. Then wool
shirts and pants and a down -filled coat..
Extremities have the most trouble 'keep-
ing heat, so bundle them up. Mittens are far •
better than gloves, because they lock air in
and the fingers warm each other. For feet,
an inner sock Of thin wool, a heavier sock
outside and insulated water proof shoes or
Loots, of course. Your head is the biggest
problem.
Remember those days when your mother
insisted you wear a hat? You felt like a real
sisty -Wearing this, -usually-multi-Colored, - - -
hand knitted affair Aunt Martha made for
Christmas. Mother was right, your head is a
terrible heat leaker. Don't make your poor
body try to heat all .outdoors through your
head; wear a hat. ( This is very important
for bald men.) The Balaclava helmet,a knit ..
cap for about $5 can be worn rolled up or
pulled down over the face. It is highly
recommended for those bitterly cold days.
You may resemble a hold-up man, but you'll
stay toasty warm.
If you've located all the necessary
clothing to wear for your trip outdoors it
won't help if you decide to find a log and set-
tle do,wn for a rest. Your body gets a large
part of its internal heat from muscles. Exer-
cise, and you may generate heat. Stand still
in the cold, and yournay.start to shiver - an
involuntary exerciser that helps keep you
warm., •
Sitting at 21 degrees ( C) will keep you just
as warm walking briskly at 4 degrees (C),
or running at -20. So if you're' cold don't be
lazy.
For all those lucky people who claim that
their slim and tiny physiques are far too
delicate to attempt an outside journey, you
now have company. Apparently. the nerve
endings that sense the. cold are near the
so fat folks feel the cold as much as thin
folks. Another good excuse clOwn the drain.
There is good news however, cold makes
your body work harder, so you need more
fuel; you get to eat more without worrying •
about calories. For every five celsius
degrees colder it gets, .you can sock away
150 extra calories a day without gaining an
. ounce.
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