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right here in Scugog NICK ORAM AUTO BODY ELLIOT AUTOMOTIVE CONLIN PONTIAC BUICK GMC CLASSIC AUTO NORTHPORT AUTO & TRAILER CARS = TRUCKS * MOTORCYCLES * BOATS »* RECREATIONAL VEHICLES GREEN DRIVING TIPS Alittle advance planning, a less- aggressive driving style and a well-maint: car can help you get the most out of every gallon of fuel. No matter where you live and what you drive, you can maximize every precious litre of fuel. Every litre of fuel that you don’t use Saves you money and helps to reduce global warming. Here’s how you can start making a difference today: Regular servicing is important: Keep your vehicle well-maintained with regular servicing to keep it operating at peal efficiency. An inefficient engine won’t make optimum use of fuel. Be sure the air filter and the fuel filter are clean. A new oxygen sensor alone can improve gas mileage by as much as 15 per cent. Don't forget little things like the air in your tires. Having tires inflated to the auto maker’s maximum recommended pressure can improve gas mileage by as much as 6 per cent, while periodic wheel alignments can pL Ia fuel economy up to 10p Clean it that trunk, cargo area or pickup bed. Extra weight decreases gas mileage. Be a different driver Change your driving style. Accelerate gradually, drive smoothly and with care and you could see as much as a 20 per cent gain in fuel economy compared with what you'd get with an aggressive driving style. Skip those jackrabbit starts and sudden pedal-to- the-metal manoeuvres if you want to save gas. Anticipate stops so you avoid sudden braking, and take a long view of the road ahead, coasting safely to an intersection in front of you where you see traffic stopped. Don’t speed. A car or truck moving at 90 km/h (55 mph) can get about 15 per cent better fuel economy than the same car going 105 km/h (65 mph). Drive smartly Don’t be idle too long. Don’t waste fuel by sitting in that drive-thru lane or waiting to pick up your child from school. Park and go inside instead. Idling uses more fuel than turning the engine off and then restarting. When you're in slow city traffic, keep the air conditioner off, if possible. Roll down the windows and open the air vents to keep. you and your riders comfortable. That air Conditioner is a burden that uses fuel, and if you're tooling around town, you can see a “very slight” improvement. website: www.focusonscugog.com CONLIN PONTIAC BUICK GMC When you enter Conlin Pontiac Buick GMC be prepared to be impressed! Since 2003, Jim Conlin has provided Scugog residents with quality new cars, used cars and a full service department. eee ire professional team recent- jim is pleased to introduce both Bill Pears and Paul Moed. Bill becomes the new Sales Manager and jas an extensive history in the automo- bile industry with over 30 years. New Service Department Manager, Paul brings 20 years of knowledge and experi- ence to the dealership. Drop by today, meet Bill, Paul and take advantage of our 0% financing incentives on most models. At Conlin, we aren't satisfied until YOU are completely satisfied! ELLIOT AUTOMOTIVE Mark Elliot grew up in Port Perry watch- ing and helping his father work on all kinds of automobiles, so it was natural that he would find himself in the auto- motive business. Mark, who is a licensed mechanic, opened Elliot Automotive six years ago in the Reach Industrial Park and has been providing full automotive service to all makes of cars since that time. He has earned the trust of his custom- ers by providing honest, reliable repairs and service at an affordable price. Give Mark a try toda’ Elliot. Automotive Repairs to all makes and models * engine repairs ¢ front end brakes ¢ cylinder heads ¢ intake gaskets 139 Reach Industrial Park Rd., Unit #2, Port Perry 905-982-0500 FOCUS - MARCH 2008 27