MOTORJSTS CAN SAVE MONEY ON SEL-SUEJE GA f' r O NEGLJGENCE. 30% OF ALL DRIVERS SERIOUSLY NEGLECT, CAR CIIECKS AND MNJNTENANCE - FUEL AND IGNMON SYSTEMIS SUFFERwoeS BfIAFFECT GAS ............ -z-----E WHITBY FREE PRESS AUTO GUIDE, WEDNESDAV APRIL 8, 1983, PAG E 5 Drive Well Save Fuel Specialists point out that ing techniques you should equal to the number of should be conducted over good driving habits help see an improvement in gas miles drîven during the test 600 to 1,.000 miles, or save fuel. Accelerate mileage. divided by the total gas three to four tanks of gaso- smoothly to save gasoline used. For accuracy, the test line. t and wear and tear on the Check your car tosee if ________________________ engine and tires. Drive at a you are getting good mile- steady pace and anticipate age. There are five steps to speed changes;, sudden follow for an accurate test: changes in speed waste (1) Fi the gas tank fullr gasoline. For exampie, and make a note of the take your foot off *the ac- -mileage on the odometer. PAUL KNIBB celerator as soon as a red (2)Kearcodf l traffic signal is spotted )Ke eodo i aha.Div lwyf rte gasoline added during the ER ahad rieslwy o te test period. T RU CK ETTER N first mile instead of letting your car warm up by (3) At the conclusion of6 8n9 1 idiing. Avoid overfiiling a the test, again fi the tank car's gas tank; fuel spil- full.. WHITBY, ONTARIO lages are wasteful, t06- (4) The gas added dur -______________________ Don't carry unnecessary ing the test plus the gas re- weight in or on a car; the quired to reffil the tank at heavier the car the more the end of the test is the to- gas it uses. tai used for the test.*ITA LL G LA ~SS If you follow these driv- (5) The gas mileage is Flbregiass &Steel Sm ai Car? Trim Load %e.0emnt Newcomers to the f rom your. vacation down-sized car scene gear. RC LITA IABE O packing for vacationDELR &B Y H P travel may be plea- 69 FneyAv. Uit3 Aa santly surprised by the69 nlyAeUi3,Ja cargo space available. Give Your Car 68 -3 4FTER 8 -2 1 It's a temptation to Somne Tender 6 63 1 Hus2 42 1 overload, says Car Care Loving Care! Council, pointing out that while the new., gas- efficient vehicle may be lighter by a thousand CANADIAN4&9 IC ES .. pounds or more, the AUTOMOTIVE OSHAWA weight of the load it# may be expected to MUSEUM ONT. carry may stay about the same. Thereltivly reaerAn invitation to corne walk the cobblestone, increase in weight can streets of yesteryear. affect handling and can cause the car to "bottom Auto Canada offers a nostalgic return out" on bumps. to the beginning of the century to experience the To be sure the new, development of the automobile to present day lighter car is travel- ready, try to trim as For mnoreinformation call -576-1222 much weight as possible HERE'S THE VALUE-PACKAGE DEAL YOU'1VE BEEN WAITING FOR., P? LOWEST-PRICED CARS BUILT IN NORTH AMEAICA. -JO $5812 le Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for 1983 Chevette Scooter, faderai sales tax included, as of January 3, 1983. Provincial and local taxes, where applicable, freight and registration charges extra. Prices are subject to change. Dealers may seit for tees. [ #VALUE PACKED. Alil3- and 5-door Scooters are ioaded wlth standard features, Including a brink 1.6 litre over- head cam 4-cylinder angine, 4-speed manual transmis- sion, rack-and-pinion steering, electronic ignition, radiai tires, the comforts of full-foam bucket sats and cut-pile carpetlng. CHEVIROLET CHEVE1TEana' INDUSTRY'S LARGEST DEALER NETWORK. You can get service f rom over 950 dealers acros Canada. SWINNINQ AT THE PUMPS. Chevy Chevettes are Fiamong the moat proven, dependable and fuel efficient economy cars, forelgn or domestic. 4.3 LJ100 KM 45 MPQ with standard equipment. These figures are estimates based on Transport Canada approved laboratory test methods. Vour ac- F*4 tuai fuel coneumption msy vary. DIESEL Extra-cost, high mileage diesel modale are now availabie at a new reduced Ilit prica. Thay corne with GM's 36 month or 80,000 kiiometre diesel war- ranty on the drive train. Servicing Durham Region since 1923 140 Bond St. W. Oshawa 725*6501 Toronto Lino 686~1 311 Energy ' Sense m à 140, Bond St. W. Oshawa 725-6501 Toronto Line. 686-1311