Halton Hills Newspapers

Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), June 26, 1974, B15

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THE HERALD Wednesday June Page KNOW HOWTO GET MORE MILES OUT OF A GALLON is iht expression Your 11 was an bartenders Tiida tin is mure much mileage id mean i mini pints ami Qua Mm This quiz it iminth ami maintaining help it I fict the ben will do more ihan jour It i if rising ami dwindling gasoline supply r pliant in A there no mtaiur ibte difference B About a per C luo pit plating spark alone tan save tin A About a half gallon ptr Iankfiil B Bitter than a gallon Iankfiil Almott three gallons pr Switching to a higher than ytmr car requires lias the follow effect on fuel A B It actually fuel C It can sate about per fuel By running on under inflated tires A Burn Itn gasoline Burn more gasoline C nothing more than frond more comfortable When defective the following affects gasoline mileage A W heel alignment B Windshield Alternator Brake prnhleim affect gai mileage ex cept A When brakes art improperly a I I IS ride the brake pedal When lights men A diri air filler mean wailed gas be A It produces an improper air fuel mixture in the carburetor Shout I dirt get into plugi Ihey to some sources s air can A A milt per gallon B Tit a ptr gallon Three milti Per gallon 9 Only the following has no effect gasoline mileage A act rabbit Unnecessary me of turn Prolonged penodt of 10 Reducing speeds from to mil per hour A over tint mileage B Coil you ptr cent more gasoline no efect a UO rannpao Faulty Components Can Cause Drag Waste Fuel If you think the gasoline shortage is a drag then there Is something you can do to make it less of one Make sure critical components of your car are in good condition to eliminate conditions that waste For instance lack of main tenance in areas such as ties brakes shocks wheel align and transmission can affect gasoline mileage as well as safety In some cases these faulty components help create a drag on the engine thus requiring more gasoline to keep the car running Underinflated tires create such a drag So can poorly adjusted brakes especially when the driver has a habit of riding the brake pedal Gas wasting engine drag also can result from Improperly aligned wheels Worn shocks also can cause road wandering with resultant fuel waste Slipping transmission bands or low transmission fluid levels can hinder proper changing of automatic transmission gears thereby causing fuel wastage Neglected these components can cost you money In premature tire and brake wear fuel economy and safety as well as possibility of ex routine maintenance of these pensive transmission repairs items Is more Important than with the extra bonus of better ever IF YOU HAVENT BOUGHTA PORSCHE YET YOURE IN LUCK THE FIAT IS HERE I hi should drive Hull would just Hurt i- cosijuul Aimless anna The selling car in Europe RALLY SPORT 250 Quern St Brampton the Dixit Cup Tips on Safe Trailering It you are an experienced trailer hand you misfit want to turn the page But you re one of the growing army of motorists who going to haul a trailer for the first time this summer these lips from the Ontario Ministry of Transport can help make the experience a more pleasant one Whether you be pulling a sleek 35footer from coast to coast or hauling some furniture to the cottage In a rented two- wheeled trailer certain driving technique are recommended STABTING Accelerate carefully Take it slowly and easily lanes and maintain a speed that makes sudden stops and slow unnecessary TUHNINC- Rlght Turn Look in your right mirror Signal slow down If turn is sharp move ahead until car front wheels are well ahead of curb then turn to the right Left Turn Check traffic Signal Proceed slowly When you make your turn drive well into Intersection in order to swing wide to allow tor the trailer SLOWING STOPPING A sudden stop can your trailer or shift your load so keep a greater distance than normally between you and the car ahead Keep out of the fast fail as without it Then too your car plus broiler is much longer Before you pass make sure there enough time and room When you have passed allow more room before you move back to your lane Dont cut in and swerve this can make your trailer swing and sway Help other drivers pass you where necessary If your holding up a line of traffic the right thing to do is signal pull off and let them pass If a large bus or transport passes you air pressure may the rear of your trailer to le right Almost Instantly this pressure will push the front of your trailer Be prepared to steer out of this situation Accelerating a bit may help Braking will not BACKING Back very slowly Turn wheel slightly then straighten Steer by a series of slight turns Backing to right Turn front wheels of car lo left front end of trailer will go left rear end will go right Backing to left Turn car wheels to right I TIPS FOR BETTER I MILEAGE Here ore a few tips from professional drivers that can greatly increase your gasoline mileage Avoid prolonged Idling such as at a railroad crossing Its far more economical to shut off the engine Slow down from your usual speed keeping a light steady foot on the gas pedal Check ire pressure regularly especially hurts fuel economy Avoid Jack rabbit starts Do the same for sudden acceleration while driving Keep your car in tune Tests show a tune up can save over a gallon of gasoline In every Any of the above will improve your mileage But the most Important arc regular expert tune Let our professional mechanics attend to yours Once a year or every 10 miles f Hr5r Get set for summer travel Stop in or phone us for an appointment for our quality car care service B P SERVICE 210GuelphSt 8773951 TO FAST COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND AUTO PAINT SERVICE SMITH AUTOMOTIVE Comet Guelph Maple Opposite Post Office 8775161

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