40 — Friday, September 25, 1998 — Als, jorth Shore News north shore news Rule Britannia NEWS photo Paut McGrath HUGH Dickson applied a rally plnie to his 1958 4+4 Morgan at Fark Royal Shopping Centre Saturday morning SWF ihe all-British Rally to Whisiter. The popular annual event features dozens of British-made metai motoring ut.the two concepts don’t Rave to be ‘conflict with one another, if you prac- tise some easy car care tips that will help Save the environment, and help to save “you money too. */«Today’s-car is about. 130% more ener- ” gy-efficient than the cars of 25 years ago. If it uses less energy, it creates fewer emis sions.. ; “Even the fuel we use is different — al! automotive’ gasoline is now unleaded. Most of the parts or components in a new . ¢ae vou buy today arc cither made from recycled materials or are recyclable. Even the auto wreckers aren't wreckers any | _miore.:— they’re auto recyclers. Caring for your vehicle is a win-win situation. * Besides helping the environment, a properly maintained and operated vehicle runs more efficiently, is safer, and should “aaepe to 50 % longer. following tips from Car Care - Canada can put you on the road to envi- ronmentally conscious car carc. @ Keep your engine tuncd-up — a mis- _ firing spark plug can reduce fuel effic cy by as much as 30%, Follow the ser schedules listed in the owner's manual. Replace filters and fluids as recommend- ed. You'll help cut down on air pollution - and save money too. B® Check tires for proper inflation. Under inflation wastes fuel —- the engine has ‘to work harder. Wheels that are out-of-line (as evi- denced by uneven tread of vehicle pulling) also rob energy. And, properly maintained tires: last Jonger, meanin ‘fewer scrap tires have to be disposed of, and less cost to you. @ Most of the fluids used in cars are potentially harmful to the environment. When you look for a repair facility, ery to look for one that has a recycling program for engine oi! and other engine fluids. @ If you are a do-it-yourselfer, be sure to dispose of used motor oil, anti- freeze/coolant, tires, and co! atteries properly. Call your local gavernment tor recycling sites. Never dunp used oil or anti-fre the ground or in streains, and never m different automotive fluids or chemicals together into one container. Tf you mix the chemicals together it means your local recycling or hazardous waste pro- gram cai’t dispose of the fluids/chemi- cols properly, bur if you leave them in sep- arate containers they can be properly recycled or disposed of. ; Drive in West Vancouver then north on the Sea-to-Sky Highway and Whistler. Call your local municipality to fin out more details. Good driving habits are also impor- tant. You can get the must out of your | vehicle while minimizing environmental damage. Here are some fucl saving tips: W Observe speed limits. Mileage decreases sharply with high speed, @ Drive gently. Avoid sudden accelera- tions and jerky stop-and-go actions. Use cruise control on open highways to keep speed as steady as possible. @ Avoid excessive idling. Shut off the engine while waiting for friends or family. Teday’s vehicles are designed to “w: up” fast, so furget about those five- minute warm-ups on cold winter morn- ings. @ Remove excess items from the vehicle. Less weight means better mileage. @ Plan trips. Consolidate daily errands to eliminate unnecessary driving. Try to travel when traffic is light to avoid stop- and-go conditions. Join a car pool. Keep your tires filly inflated. Soft tires increase rolling resistance, which is the biggest contributor to fuel consumption at city driving speeds. Remember, how your car runs, how you drive it, and how its fluids, old parts, and tires are dispused of affects your vehi- ele and the enyirohment. Tips for repairs when you’re on theroad WHEN you load up the car and dbitzhe road for a vacation or for a long business trip, you don’t want to make any unexpected detouis to a repair shop. The Betrer Business Bureau's Valerie can offers the following advice. A pretip, preventative maintenance reliable m is your best st unexpected breakdowns and the fluid levels of the brakes, power steering and cooling system as well as the artery, transmi 1, aad windshield ‘oipers, Cheek the car's tail and head lights, rurn signals, brake fights ard flashers. Also, hove tire : justed and dires inspeeied, including the spare. Despite your best: preventative mea- sures, however, your car may still break down while vou are on the road. If that happens, get the ear off the road and out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible, \ especially if your break-down occurs at night. an Make a quick check of the obvious, bur often overlooked causes of engine failure. Is the car out of gas or of? 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