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Ul PAGE 4-SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER-OCTOBER 3 «*«». r'- ; • & • New Grille Is Feature Of 1976 Gremlin Gremlin -- the first U.S. subcompact car- offers a new grille treatment for 1976, im­ proved liftgate and numerous changes in trim and ornamentation. Mechanical features on six-cylinder engines emphasize improvement in fuel economy and efficiency of operation, with carburetor modifications for better fuel/ air mixture, an optional economy axle ratio and optional overdrive with manual transmis­ sion. Several optional appearance packages are available, including the popular Levi's blue denim interior and a sporty X trim. Stan­ dard engine on the 1976 Gremlin is the 232 CID six, with a 258 CID six and a 304 CID V-8 optional. For the fifth consecutive year, buyers of American Motors cars are covered by the company's exclusive Buyer Protection Plan for 12 months or 12,000 miles. A nomi­ nal charge extends the plan to 24 months or 24,000 miles. How a Peugeot saves ywu money after you buy it. The Peugeot 504 comes with an economical four-cylinder engine, long-lasting shocks and long-^^ wearing Michelin steel-belted radial - tires. Just a few of the standard features that make the Peugeot not only a bargain to buy, but a bargain to own. A different kind of luxury car GOETTEL MOTOR SALES INC. 112 W. RAND RD„ McHENRY EASTOFTM^NRY 385-3330 f J AUTO COMPASSES CRANKSHAFTS ALTERNATORS WATER PUMPS BRAKE SHOES MUFFLERS HOURS WEEKDAYS 8 AM -- 6 PM SAT. 8 AM -- 5 PM SUN. 9 AM -- 1 PM COILS DISTRIBUTORS nnn> 3021 W. ROUTE 120 385-0778 McHENRY AUTO SUPPLY Bad weather season, gas problems show need for car care Often, it is difficult for the average citizen to imagine how anything he or she does as an individual can affect the course of the nation. Certainly, a vote is important but a single ballot among millions cast appears to get lost in the seeming avalanche of public opinion. A com­ munication to a legislator may receive a courteous reply but one often wonders if the letter actually made any impression at all. Now a situation confronting the nation has an aspect .that each of us, particularly motorists, can influence in a direct and compelling way. And that is the energy problem that threatens to sap our national vitality and has already shaken our economy. Regarding the oil supply In particular regard to our oil supply, we are depend­ ent upon enormous quantities of imported petroleum. Much of the crude comes from areas whose past his­ tories indicate they are of questionable dependability. As a result, prices for oil have gone to heights un­ imaginable only a few years ago and the specter of new shortages constantly looms over us. In a "heavy, heavy hangs over thy head" mood, our nation's leaders propose rationing, burdensome taxes on fuel, prohibition of driving and other detri­ ments to our primary transportation system, the private automobile. Yet if governmental spokesmen are to be heeded, if we were to cut our gasoline consumption by one sixth, our oil import problem would largely diminish into manageable proportions. And that is where each of us comes in. By properly maintaining your car, by driving it sensibly and by sharing the ride when possible, that 16.6 per cent fuel savings is attainable. We know an untuned engine wastes between one and two gallons of gas per tankful and that 60 per cent of all cars in the nation need engine service. We also know that millions of vehicles are so badly out of tune that they are wasting in excess of 20 per cent of their fuel supply. We know motorists are guilty of other sloppy maintenance habits that waste fuel and other natu­ ral resources. Unde(inflated tires, another cause of wasted fuel, are virtually epidemic among our vehicles, accord­ ing to a recent tire company survey. And thoughtless driving habits like traveling too fast, weaving in and out of traffic, panic stops and "jet-plane" take-offs can waste dose to half the fuel supply in extreme cases. Unfortunately, the typical motorist has a lifetime of bad habits to overcome. Heretofore, maintenance has been something the guy you sold your year-old trade- in to had to worry about. And sensible driving was fine -- when you spotted a police car in the rear-view mirror. Of course the biggest challenge to the motorists in this battle for survival confronts all motorists everywhere regardless of where you may do ^nost of your driving. ( •• For now comes the bad weather season with its extraordinary demands on efficient motor vehicle performance. Hard starting with its accompanying drain on the gasoline supply, when the car is not properly tuned, is a most common problem fre­ quently affecting automobiles in the south as well as those in the blustery, wmtry, snowy north. Motorists everywhere must cope with gas-guz- zling stop and go driving in bad weather. Best place to start We, who have always taken pride in responding to national emergencies before, must realize that the en­ ergy problem is as much a threat to us as any foreign adversary ever was. And unless each of us pitches in to save our resources, the consequences could be un- thinkably dismal. The best place to start is to bring your car into your favorite service outlet to make sure it is in good condi­ tion not only for fuel conservation but also for safe and dependable operation. Use this care for your car sec­ tion as reference to help you determine just what your 1 Jt -9. <