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6 Car Care Supplement of The Canadian Statesnian, April 12, 1978 Environmenital agency officiai reports' Emisiontests c-anisave $0$5aeri a Pro per maintenance of engine, as indicated by inspections, called key to bene lits By ROGER STRELOW' U. ïS. Environmllental Protection Ageney - Assistant Adminitrator for Air and Waste Management Motorists could save between $20 and $25 in gasoline costs each year by having their auto emission control equlpment regularly inspected and maintained. Some motonists are already realizing these kinds of savîngs. Since 1972, New Jersey has operated an inspec- tion and maintenance (I/M) program in cosinection with an annual safety inspection. Chicago; Cincinnati and Hamilton Counity, Ohio; Portland, Oregon, and Riyersîde and Los Angeles, Cal- ifornia are also now conducting somne type of I/M program. These la.st several programis, were or- dered by-the U.S. Environmiental Pro-'.' tection Agency as part of larger airs dlean-up plans for these seriously pl luted areas. IM can have ben'iefits beyond gasoline(.ý savings. It resuits in more efficient run- ning vehicles. In somne areas, it could mean numnerous employmient opportuni- ties for qualifled miechanics. Most imi-31r. Sirelmow ought to have this pro- gram in1 effect) need the additional amount of air cleanup provided simiply to protect publie health fromn the grossest hazards: respiratory alilments, the aggravation of heart dis- ease, and increased death rates. What studies show Studies have shown that ail other controls- in these areas - industrial, munic- ipal and new cars replac- ing old cars - are by, themselves flot enough to achieve health protecting levels. I/M does provide clean- er air. New Jersey esti- mates that its carbon mon- oxide pollution' has de- clined 13 percent since its progrm began. Other au- to related pollutants in the state are also decreas- ing., For the other areas af- fected by I/M, this kind of improvement cannot be as easily cited since their programs have not been in effect as long as New Jersey's. iThe annual cost to the motorist of an I/M pro- gram now varies between $1 and $5 per year either in additional registration fees or payments, at the inspection site. At this time, four out of five caris have been passing the NeW Jersey test, and repair costs for those that have- n't have averaged between $30 and $35. Tailored to needs A large amount of lee- way is provided states and localities by EPA in setting up I/M programs tallored to their particular needs and resources. For example, I/M may be run separately or along with a safety inspection; state-owned, contractor operated, or commercial inspection sites may be used; maintenance of emission controls may be initially introduced as a voluntary mneasure; pass- fail standards may Vary somewhat, and two basic testing methods may be EPA does insist that I/M be done at least annually and that, regardless of specific program, the over- ali objective must be ac- compiished of most vehi- dles meeting the emission standards for their partic- ular model year. The quality of mechan- ical work, done in I/M is obviously critical to con- sumer acceptance of the programi. In this regard, EPA and the U.â. Depart- ment of Hlealth, Education and Weif are have avail- able $100,000 in matching grants for five states (New York, Pennsylvania, Cal- ifornia, Oregon and Ani- zona) to train instructors who1 wil then train me-, chanics in the proper maintenance and repair of emission control hard- ware. These states were select- ed on the basis of their readiness to implernent I/M. More to parlicipate With Federal and local cooperation, the future should see more motorists obtaining a regular I/M checkup. It wili benefit their, car, in most cases their pocketboolç, an( above ail their health. Other regions under an EPA requirement to insti- tute I/M programis are: Boston and Springfield, Massachusetts; New York; Philadeiphia; Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C.; Balti- more; Indianapolis; Hous- ton; San Antonio, Denver; Sait Lake City; Phoenix; Tucson; San Fx'ancisco; San Diego; Sacyamento: 'Fresno (Califoria);SJ tie; Spokane: and Fair- banks, Aiaskis portantly, from EPA's point of vlew, I/M makes city air more breathable. The areas now affected by I/M (and there are 21 other regions that' also .Make sure windshield wipers are in shape f or use ini bad weather As with so many other vital comnponents on your car, your windshield wip- ers are mnost li1kely to f ail just when you need themi the most - like during the next storm,. In the summer, heat, smog, and even your serv- ice station attendant's windshield washer spray are working together to reduce the eff'iciency of your wiper system. It's no wonder, af ter sitting quiet- Iy on your windshield and deteriorating day-in and day-out, that they often f ail to do their job. Check whien raining The best time to check your windshield wiper sys- tem is duning a rainstorm. Or you cani check it the next time you go through a car wash. You can also performn a good check while someone sprays your windshieid with a garden hose. However you choose to ,heck your wipers, you should check them on both the fast and slow speeds. 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