The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 April 1976 — Page 25

EPA asks action to cut vapors from gas pumps

Gasoline vapors that enter the atmosphere from filling station gas pumps account for six per cent of all harmful emissions in large population areas, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA has proposed action to limit the amount of vapor in the air in eight specific areas. Controls of certain filling stations would be imposed in Balti-

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more, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles. Newark, Sacramento, Washington, D.C. and the San Joaquin Valley in California. Under the regulations, stations pumping more than 10,000 gallons per month w’ould have to provide for recovering vapors. Final compliance would be required by May 31, 1977. To meet proposed stand-

ards, special pump nozzles and hoses would be used. These would return vapors from the car’s tanks to a special underground storage tank. The EPA estimates some 37,000 gas stations in the eight areas would be affected. Costs required to install equipment would mean about a half-cent extra per gallon for the customer. AVOID HIGH SPEED Save gas by avoiding hfeh speeds. Observing the recommended 50-55 mile liijnit on the open road makes for fuel economy.

What you should know about cooling system The higher cost of anti-freeze is giving motorists cause for more than a casual thought to the care of their cars’ cooling systems. To help answer a few common questions tand some not so common* about this vital system of the car. Automotive Cooling System Institute asks a few. See how you do on this true-false quiz. Answers are on page X. Eight or more correct is excellent. Six is passing and below that indicates you’d better bone up on car care.

1. Only purpose of the radiator cap is to keep the anti-freeze front -pilling out. (T) (F) 2. hen the fan belt starts chirping or squealing it should Increased. (T) (F) 3. I’he cooling system boils over at 212 degrees F. (100 G) (T) (F) I. You'll find up to 6 different types of fluids in most cars. (T) (F) .». Radiator hoses newer need replacement so long as the? shon no -i"n«. of leakage. (T) (F)

Correct answers to Car test

Correct answer is FALSE in every case. Here's why. ♦ ♦ ♦ 1) The radiator cap seals the radiator to build up and maintain pressure in the system. Pressure caps weaken with age and should be checked seasonally. 2 • Never put oil on a drive belt. While belt dressing or special lubricant designed for this purpose often will serve as a temporary cure for a squeaking belt, the noise usually is due to a glazed surface on the belt contacting the pulley. If the belt makes a clicking sound, look for a crack. Play it safe and replace noisy belts.. • ■ • .• 3> Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit < 100 Celsius,. Antifreeze in a pressurized system, however. will not boil below 276 degrees F. if it is of the correct proportion 41 There are ten fluids in most cars. You’ll find them in the engine crankcase, transmission. s>rear axle, brake system, power steering system, cooling system, battery, windshield washer reservoir, air

6. A cool running engine is more efficient than one that runs hot. (T) (F) 7. You can keep using the same anti-freeze for years if you add rust inhibitor every spring and fall. (D (F) 8. If your car overheats, stop at .nice, remove the radiator cap and add cold water. (T) (F) •>. so prevent 'lipping, ilrive bells should be adjusted as tightly as possible. (T) (F) 10. Hom* clamps should be oiled when new hoses are installed. (T) (F)

conditioner and (last but far from least* the gas tank. ♦ • ♦ 5* False again! Don't wait until- a hose starts leaking to replace it. After about three years of average driving hoses generally have deteriorated taa point where they soon could be spewing expensive anti-freeze all over the highway. Preventive replacement in time is the answer. ♦ ♦ * 6» Neither too cool nor too hot an engine is efficient. But without a tern perature gauge on the instrument panel it’s difficult to determine whether or not your engine is running too cool If your car is losing power or burning more gas than it used to, it may be due at least in part to a faulty thermostat that fails to keep the system up to temperature. Another clile: a heater that’s not putting out as it should. 7 • Don’t believe it. Antifreeze Is a composition of many chemicals, some of which deteriorate with age and use. Anti-freeze-cool-ant should be replaced seasonally as part of complete system maintenance. • ♦ • 8» Never try to remove the radiator pressure cap on an overheating engine. You could be seriously scalded. Instead, allow the car to cool down, then remove the cap slowly and carefully using a large wad of towels or other protective cloth. Wear leather gloves for added protection if you have them available. • * • 91 Too tight an adjustment puts undue strain not only on the belt but also on the bearings of the accessories it drives. To check for proper tension, press firmly half way between the pulleys. The belt should deflect no more than a half inch « • • 10, Most, seasoned mechanics recommend replacing clamps when hoses are installed. Although they sometimes can be reused, clamps generally lose effectiveness through rust, corrosion and weakening of the metal. When investing in cooling system service. as with other car maintenance, your best buy is a job done properly.