The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 April 1976 — Page 20

CAR CARE QUIZ {SK S Ithis test 'and save ® .cash! . Here’s a quiz where there could be a cash payoff if you know the right answers. Sorry, no one is offering prizes for the top scores. But by knowing and following some of the maintenance and driving practices contained below, you could reap sizeable savings in gasoline bills.

1. Worn spark plugs waste an average es hew much gasoline, compared to newly installed plugs’ A. Over six percent 8. Nearly two percent C. There's uttie-dtfference 2. An engine in need of tune up wastes this much more fuel than a newly tuned engine, on average A. Less than a gallon per tankful 8. Between one and two gallons per tankful C. Between five and six gallons per tankful 3. For host fuel mileage be sure yeur tires aren't A. Ovenntlated 8. Undennflated C. White sidewalls 4. The following is a notorious fuel waster | A. Worn windshield wipers 8. Frayed battery cables C. Clogged air cleaner 5 Brahes can have an adverse effect on fuel economy if A. They are disc brakes 8. They are not properly adjusted C. They are drum and shoe types

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6. You should use premium fuels only if A. Your car is over three years old 8. You have an eight-cylinder engine C. Engine does not perform properly without it 7. Unleaded fuel is necessary if e A. Your car is equipped with a catalytic converter 8. You use a four-barrel carburetor C. Your engine has a tendency to overheat, 8. The following is wasteful of fuel A. Driving too slowly 8. Driving too fast C. Driving with the windows closed 9. According to AAA, “jackrabbit starts" can waste A. 10 percent of your fuel 8. 25 percent of your fuel C. Up to 44 percent of your fuel 10. To save fuel, when you are waiting at a railroad crossing for several minutes A. Keep transmission in neutral 8. Put engine in reverse but foot on brake C. Shut off engine

New model cars found cleaner

The new-model automobiles are running considerably cleaner than their older counterparts, according to results of the first phase of a Champion Spark Plug Company's survey of cars in the United States and Canada. David L, Walker, director of Champion’s Automotive Technical Services Department, said a preliminary comparison of 1,867 vehicles surveyed during the company’s Fuel Economy and Emissions Test indicated the newmodel cars are emitting about 70 per cent fewer pollutants than pre-1968 automobiles. ‘Emissions lowered Emission levels of 197074 cars are also lower, averaging 30 to nearly 50 per cent below those of cars produced prior to 1968. Mr. Walker said, "The 1.25 per cent carbon monoxide (CO) and 162 ppm hydrocarbon (HC) averages of the 1975 s we tested are indicative of the progress that has been made in emission control.” He also pointed out that the test diagnosed one car in 30 as being a “gross emitter” — exceeding 1J per cent CO and 2,000 ppm HC, or higher than test instruments can measure. “While these cars represented only a small percentage of our survey, each ‘gross polluter' emitted more HC than 13 average 19755,” Mr. Walker explained, adding “the incidence of gross polluting

among older cars is considerably higher, indicating that inadequate maintenance and vehicle age are contributing factors to excessive emissions.” Tune-ups instrumental Champion's tests are showing a marked decrease in emissions following tune-up. Reductions averaged 30 per cent less CO at idle after tune-up and an average 70 per cent decrease in HC under simulated 55 mph road conditions. Tune-up was also instrumental in increasing fuel economy. On the average, the nearly 75 untuned cars tested realized nearly a 5Ti per cent fuel savings after being tuned. A wide range of other information is being analyzed from test results. “We found emission control system components either inoperative or disconnected in approximately 10 per cent of the U.S. cars we tested,” Mr. Walker said. “This indicates a definite need for more conscientious maintenance on the part of the car owner.” Three-year program Champion’s survey is a three-year program to determine how engine condition relates to fuel economy and emissions. Preliminary test results were based on the first eight cities surveyed. The program will continue through 1977 with tests conducted in 22 other North American cities.