- am an a a; ft THE USE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT helps reduce air pollution and global warming by cutting emissions from individual automobiles. Terrace’s city bus service, operated by Coastal Bus Lines, will become more frequent on existing runs starting July 3, new routes will be added at a future date, and custom transit services are also going to be offered. IMPROVE YOUR CAR’S ENERGY. EFFICIENCY ey To save energy and to keep yourself’ and your car in the best physical condition possible, use your automobile only when it is absolutely necessary. If you aren’t going far, take the bus, ride your bicycle or walk! SOME ECONOMIC DRIVING HABITS If you drive, try to save energy in the following ways. * Drive slowly. A car running at 100 km/h consumes 10 per cent more gas than a car running at $0 km/h. * Whenever possible, plan your stops. Sudden starts and stops wear out your tires and brakes and increase your fuel consumption. « Keep an eye on your tires. Buy an air-pressure pauge and check your tire pressure at least twice a month. Rotate your tires when they start to . wear. [f your car has radial tires, replace the back tires with the front ones on the same side. If you have bias-ply tires, change the back tires to the front on the same side. Switch each front tire with its diagonally-opposite back tire. + Air conditioning can increase fuel consumption by 20 per cent. Try keeping the windows closed and using the air circulation system. « An engine that runs slowly wastes fuel; in fact, an engine running slowly for one minute burns more gas than it bums when it starts up. If you are waiting in your car, t turn the engine off. THE WINTER CAR: | AN ENERGY EATER In cold weather, engines can increase their energy consumption by 30 per cent. At-12°C, your engine heats up only after your car has travelled 15 kilometers. Driving short distances therefore wastes energy and money and should be avoided. Although winter tires give better traction, replace them with summer tires as soon as the ice melts; winter tires running on dry surfaces increase fuel consumption by 4 per cent. Consider buying radial tires which provide a 5 per cent higher fuel economy than bias-ply tires. In the winter, do not let the engine run for more than 30 seconds before driving. However, drive slowly for the first few kilometers to allow the engine to heat up slowly. Do not leave a block heater on all night. To save energy, use a timer to tum on the block heater two hours ~ before you intend to leave. Have your car serviced cach fall. If you follow these tips, you will - save energy and at the same time prolong the life of your car. wll For more information write to: .|house stay cool. PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS: AN ECOLOGICAL -SOLUTION. Drivers can help protect.the environment by converting their cars to propane or natural gas. These - fuels Gontain no lead and produce ~ only small amounts of carbon monoxide and other substances that contribute to the greenhouse effect and acid rain. : © There are many ways to cut down on gasoline consumption. Instead of - using the car for short trips, ‘walk or ride a bioycle (it’s healthier, too!). For longer trips, take the bus or car- ' pool. Make sure your car is tuned up each year. Drive at moderate speeds and avoid sudden stops and ‘starts, In coid weather, use a timer to tum on the block heater two hours before starting your car, Never leave the car idling for more than 30 seconds. Our environment has never needed our help more than it does now. Today we face ozone layer ‘ depletion, global warming and acid rain. We must do something to help keep our surroundings healthy—for ourselves and our children... Jee iP atta Bt sae] HOME Drapes help air . conditioning In summer close drapes through the. day to help the. COMFORT TIPS| for conversions and (natural gas is environmentally | Do your part to keep ~- gur world friendly Automotive natural gas" service f.... ~ Dave Storey District Manager — A904: ‘Highway 16 West | LT Ga SE EAA SEE seh ABA anys en TI Bs ek a Sie aca Nae ey CEE: