The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 April 1975 — Page 24

Guide tells how to save on gas through car care, good driving

"Save Money. Save Gas" by Robert W. Irvin. Enterprise Publications, NeuYork — Other than to stop eating, there is practically no way to save money readily than to cut down on gasoline consumption. If you are typical. you may not be able to reduce the amount of driving you do But Bob Irvin, the dean of automotive editors, has written a definitive guide to help you make that driving cast a whole lot less. Irvin writes, “One thing is true for every car — you can improve fuel economy by better maintenance and car care " And he proves it Tunr-up hcnrfil* Defining a tune-up as checking the carburetor, the engine compression, cleaning or replacing the air cleaner element, gapping or replacing the spark plugs or distributor points. Irvin explains the benefits The author quotes the U.S Environmental Agency which says. “Keeping an automobile tuned up can, on the average, improve fuel economy 6 per cent as compared to an untuned automobile. However. an individual vehicle which is grossly maladjusted or undermaintained —for example, spark plug misfire, air filters clogged, carburetor improperly adjusted—can suffer significantly worse fuel economy penalties of 20 per cent or more." Backed into the 95 pages of the book are numerous gas-saving tips that have eluded many writers on the subject. Irvin points out that Les Viland, an economy run veteran, is an advocate of waxing the vehicle, even the tires and fan blades, as an aid to better gasoline mileage Weaving waMr* Also cited is an Automobile Club of Michigan

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I I Gas > ■ XA'CT I I : - -.. . stddy showing that motorists who weave in and out of traffic on city streets can waste up to 43 per cent of their gasoline. The book also contains valuable information on tf’hat gasoline economy you should expect from your car, how to get gas economy with tractors and recreation vehicles, the effects of tires and other equipment on mileage and how pollution controls bear on gas savings Gadget warning Irvin warns against fuel economy gadgets now on the market A leading consumers organization has tested a number of these “miracle" devices and “has yet to find one that is beneficial.” One auto company did find a carburetor that helped realize a 66 per cent fuel savings. However. the carburetor would have cost $2,500 to produce. "Save Money. Save Gas" has been called by its publisher an Insider’s Guide to Gas Economy Indeed it is. The price of the booklet is less than the price of the gas you can save in one fill-up after a tune-up. Irvin’s work should be as much a part of a car owner’s "musts” as a driver s license. How to gel book ilf you can’t find the

volume in your regular book store, it can be mail ordered through “Save Money, Save Gas,” Box 489 Radio City Station, New York, N.Y. 10019. Add 25 cents to the $1.50 price for mailing and handling. 1 PIT ON REAR When radial tires are used with bias or belted tires, place the radials on the rear axle.

TUNE-UPS SAVE GAS. Tests proved that QUICK STARTS. Tests tuned cars saved, on on motorists’ cars the average, over a showed untuned cars gallon from every tank had over twice the of gas. “won’t starts” tuned cars had. POWER. Certified tests proved a ENVIRONMENT. A tune-up subtuned car can pass a vehicle and stantially reduces harmful autoget back in its lane faster than motive exhaust emissions. Keep a car in need of a tune-up. yours tuned. TIM'S SUNOCO • MAKM motor OVttMAUI • COMPUTt WMI UPS Box 218 Phone 658-4222 Milford, Indiana 46542 Economy Minded? See First National About An "Economy Minded" Auto Loan. National is continuing their auto financing promotion until May 1, 1975. Before you trade, check with First National, they can save you up to SIOO.OO or more depending on the amount you are financing. In addition — If you finance with First National before May 1, they will pay your registration fee! So choose the right car from your local dealers - then choose first National to finance it for you! The First National Bank Milford Office ——— Downtown Full Trust Services Milford

SHINING EXAMPLES A survey in Great Britain reveals that among those who polish their cars regularly, 58 per cent have never had in accident. Only 31 per cent of those who don’t polish cars could claim such distinction. BREAK IN TIRES Tires need a break-in period when new. Keep well within the speed limit to help tires “adjust" to other tires on the car so they can function as an integral unit.

CARS. DRIVERS ARE SAFER While the current highway death rate of 4.5 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles is a grim statistic, it’s a vast improvement over the 1930 figure. In that year, the rate was 16.5 deaths per 100 million miles. CLEANER AIR New Jersey’s mandatory emissions inspection program is expected to reduce carbon monoxide emissions by more than 20 per cent in its first year of operation.