NEW legislation governs what refrigerant your car can use. Tom Barnes of Regency GM inspects an air- conditioning ‘system. BC sets cooling standards By Martin Millerchip Contributing Writer MOTOR vehicle air conditioners are one of the greatest sources of ozone depleting sub- stances (ODS) released into the atmosphere. Human use and release of ODS has led to the thinning of the ozone layer which, in some areas of British Columbia, has been reduced by as rauch as 15%. Asa result, more ultra violet (UV), radiation is reaching the 's surface and risks to human health, agricultural 142 FELL AVE. N. VANCOUVER 987-4408 yields and damage to animal and plant life are increasing. Consequently, the province has enacted one of the toughest regulations in North America to control and phase out the use of ODS. The coolant used in air con- See more page 27 Friday, Aprit 4, 1997 - North Shore News - 23 -212 FELL AVENUE ae “NORTH VANCOUVER “ie phasiey Coxe BRING sit HOME TO HONDA. WINTER !S HARD ON YOUR BRAKES. Ice, snow, slush and generally slippery conditions all around have you riding the pedal more than usual.Which is murder on your brake pads. BUT WE'LL PUT A STOP TO YOUR BRAKE PROBLEMS. For a limited time, Pacific Honda's offering you a special price on a Genuine Honda Brake Service. Honda's factory-trained technicians will replace your front brake pads or rear brake shoes with Genuine Honda Parts. Plus, they'll clean and lube the caliper pins and sleeves. Inspect. your rotors, brake lines and hoses. And top up the brake fluid. (Should your brakes need it, they'll machine or replace brake rotors or drums for an additional cost.) So if you're ready to get those brakes seen to, or tune up your Honda for Spring, don’t open your hood to strangers. Bring it home to Honda.And see Pacific Honda today. GENUINE HONDA BRAKE SERVICE 3 9 R00" INSTALLED PRICE, Onty Taxes EXTra FOR ACCORD AND Civic INCLUDES FRONT BRAKE PADS OR REAR BRAKE. SHOES. Available only on Accutd muxiel years 1986-1997 and Civic madel years 1988-1997 (excluding all Del Sol VTEC models), from March 15, 1997 through April 30, 1997, Taxes not included. See Pacific Honda for details. Not valid with any other offer, promotion or discount 984-0331 PQ