ON Qbinnenntt oy “on A atone SPEED Observe the legal speed limits of the municipalities: and. provinces. within the legal speed limits will save you fuel and will reduce. the risk of accidents. | Driving at 90 km/h (55 mph) instead of -110 km/h (70 mph) will save up to 20 per cent of your fuel bill. ‘Driving DRIVING HABITS ‘Avoid jackrabbit starts. Accelerate smoothly . when passing..or merging. Try to avoid rush hour traffic. ‘DEFENSIVE DRIVING Aniicipate traffic. “flow, maintain “a buffer~*-space . between your car and others around you.. Give yourself the necessary time and space to drive-an lives and fuel. you will save » IDLING Idling gets zero miles to the gallon. Driving slowly for — the first few minutes is a much niore efficient way to warm the motor than ex- cessive idling, even after-the car has stood overnight. Also, turn off the ignition _ any time you expect to wait more that 30 seconds or so; restarting will take gasoline Remember this rule when waiting in line, for instance, ata drive-in-window. less than idling. TIRE INFLATION Have the pressure on all, your tires checked regularly, and certainly before staring out on a trip. Properly in- flated tires can save up to _eight per cent of your fuel costs. The use of radial tires also adds to the efficiency of your vehicle. AIR CONDITIONING The constant use of your automobile air-conditioning system adds about 10 per cent to your fuel bill. Avoid turning on the air con- ditioning when it is not pceded and don't use air : Nditioning with windows TUNE-UP Most cars on the road today are not properly tuned. Have your car checked by an _ expert. Federal demonstrations have proven that this simple procedure can save up to'12 per cent of your gasoline bill. FREE JUNK CAR PICK-UP LIVINGSTON’S 24 HOUR 437-3063 FOR YEAR ROUND ECONOMY CAR ~ PURCHASE. "When purchasing, leasing or renting a new automobile, keep fuel consumption in “gas-— -guzzlers” are becoming more mind. The ‘large and more costly to operate, Purchase of “gas-economy” cars makes good sense and will, go a long way towards reducing fuel: consumption in Canada.. WIND . RESISTANCE , Open windows increase. wind resistance by creating ‘drag. If the outdoor tem- peratures permit, use flow- through ventilation. If heating or cooling is needed, “use a moderate setting. The sheer ecstasy of owning a TriumphTR7 comes from knowing it’s proven itself to be a winning sports machine. The TR7 has carned its stripes in races and rallics both here and abroad. GASOLINE-SAVING - HINTS FOR - | TRUCKERS About one-third of petroleum.used in Canada is consumed by: cars and trucks. The co-operation of the trucking industry is essential if Canada is .to conserve its oil supply and become less. dependent on oil imports. these. heipful guidelines will add to your own fuel Observance of speed limits is- most important. If | the average speed of a truck is not reduced, very limited fuel savings can be expected, regardless’ of. ‘other precautions. Sudden ac- celeration and brakings must be avoided. ; - IDLING Truck and bus idling ' represents a major waste of fuel. It does not require additional energy to start up after each stop especially for economy and at the same’ time contribute to the effort of reducing the nation’s overall road fuel con- sumption by about 10 per centin the coming year. — + SPEED In a tortuous series of speed events -under some of the worst condi: tions imaginable -the TaumphTR7 has con- sistently left the competition far behind. cae MM UMTS Z| long “stopovers such as loading, unloading and coffee breaks. | Proper inflation of tires according to manufacturers’ specifications contribute to OLSEN ato ith ae ae the reduction of fuel con- sumption. Radial tires are recommenided for trucks and may achieve reduction of fuel consumption ranging from five to ten per cent as compared with conventional tires.. ACCESSORIES Aero-d ic devices are helpful provided that the vehicle is driven at moderate speeds and is property tuned-up. The most popular _. are:—_wind-deflectors,; —gap-- seals, and nose-cones which can help reduce fuel con- sumption from five to ten “per cent by reducing air resistance. Clutch-activated + _or deman actuated fans can also help to reduce fuel consumption by four to six per cent. eae eatmnans OE MARE acer thins a eM Sagat From the blistering heat of California’s world famous “La Jornada Trabajosa” to the gruclling Winter Rally in Ontario, the sleek, smooth-handlingTR7 has triumphed again and again. That championship spirit is standard equipment in cveryTR7 we sell. Take once out for a test drive soon and discover how great real ecstasy fecls. -~ WwRIECHT AUTOMOMIVE | 1585 Marine Drive, North Vancouver 987-61 21 Every truck - should be subject to regular tune-up. Significant fuel-savings can be achieved as.a result of the proper maintenance. of vehicles. me FUEL | Urban freigh vehicles achieve excellent fuel-saving benefits through the use of diesel engines rather than. conventional engines. 4 PLANNING TRIPS Carefully planned. routes, and = combining deliveries can reduce vehicle miles. travelled and fuel sumption. con- The Canadian TR7 rally car is sponsored by race-proven CAM 2 Motor Oil from Sunoco. , peeent) in f se Co tetsu 5 menemegpepninaiaihctaiy: Pe Rea al wiihiens A ain, dha _ aad cutee ota t . ‘ scien aan Mae ay ih bs: ‘ coe ee , - vRuMeH TR BRITICNH LeYLAND) DO1861A ee