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engine start quickly, but also
keeps everything running
smoothly, avoiding the fuel
waste caused by plugs that
fail to fire. That’s gas-saving
tip number one.

The right engine oi) for
winter temperatures is gas-
saving tip number two, says
the auto club. Using 5W-30
viscosity oil will ease starting
loads on the battery and
reduce fuel consumption
during the coldest months --

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December,
February.

The freer flowing SW-30
oil reduces internal engine
during warmup.
Thinner oils also warm more
quickly during cold weather
and lubricate more ef-
fectively.

January and

An engine block warmer
that plugs into an outdoor
electrical outlet is a third
way to save gas on that first
cold start every morning.

For best results, get the
kind of engine heater that

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locates the heating element
in the side of the engine.
Your second-best choice is
the type that connects in a
radiator or other cooling
system hose.

Using a block warmer
reduces use of the choke and
saves gas by giving the
engine a 25-38 degree
Celcius headstart on warm-
up. Exact fuel savings are
difficult to predict, says the
BCAA, but between five to
nine litres per week for a car
dnven 16,000 km per year is

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The fourth and final gas-
saving tip is proper tre
inflation. When the tem-
perature outdoors falls, tire
pressures fall, too. Each
change of 5 degrees Celcius
causes a pressure change of
about one pound per square
inch (1 psi). If temperature
goes down, pressure goes
down. And the lower the
pressure, the more work the
engine has to do to move the
car down the road.

In addition, all tires leak
air slowly over an extended

Pressure test cooling system, inspect fan belts, hases, etc. ..
radiator, engine block & heater core.

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Proper tire inflation important for winter

period of time, lowering the
pressure even more. When
normal pressure loss is
added to temperature-
induced loss, the result can
be significant underinflation.
A monthly tire pressure
check is a good investment
of time.

For deep-tread snow tires,
the BCAA recommends that
you use two or four psi more
pressure than for con-
ventional tires. This higher
pressure improves snow tire
life and vehicle handling on
snow-free roads.

Northridge Service

open Saturdays
8 AM to 6 PM

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1 . Test battery, charging system, and ignition circuits.

Check operation of wipers, windshield washers, all lights, turn signals etc.

Refill system including up to 8 litres autopar antifreeze. Top up windshield washers with
winterized solvent

(Remember antifreeze is only good for a maximum 24 months)

REGULAR SERVICE HOURS:
7:30 am - 9:00 pm, Mon -Fri
Saturdays 8 00 am -

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