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In these days of everâ€"tis beginning to take a aetious look at the way in sthich ways in which to cut down on gas consumption and save money . The Ontario Motor League suggesis several tips which will heip 2 motorist before bhe buys his velhicile, before he drives it, while be drives it and even when not grivâ€" Christmas tree can be hazard affect a car‘s fuel economy , weight wimme weeghe meast Weight is the » inn:‘n;nthdoruhidlwill Vehicle size generally deâ€" termines weight. Some cars on the market combine genâ€" erous interior room with low weight and small exâ€" terior size as well. Frontal area, which is deâ€" termined by multiplying width by height has the most effect on fuel consumption . Shape is also important. A streamlined car will save way driving, but will have little effect in aroundâ€"town driving. â€" Whether you plan on buyâ€" ing a small or a big car. the The Christmas season is a festive time in most bhomes, but fire Prevention Canada (FIPRECAN) â€" Association warns that fire has no reâ€" The association recomâ€" mends that you be parâ€" ticularly careful with your Christmas tree and decoraâ€" Don‘t keep those old sets of lights with dried out wirâ€" ing and turn off all indoor tree and decorative lights before leaving the house or going to bed spect for happy occasions. It can strike with fury when least expected. Once you‘ve dragged your tree home store it in a cool place, preferably outdoors. Before setting it up. cut an inch or so off the bottom io helip it absorb more water and then set it in a sturdy stand containing water. The water level should be checked every day because a dry tree is doubly danâ€" gerous, according to the asâ€" sociation Your tree should be locatâ€" ed away from heat radiators and fire places and well away from exit passages FIPRECAN suggests that you pick up all wrappings Christmas morning when opening gifts and never burn wrappings or cartons in the fireplace The association also reâ€" commends that you don‘t overioad electrmical cireuits and keep extension cords from â€" underneath â€" rugs Never use lighted candles on a tree or near any evergreen decorations and remember that outdoor lights require special wiring. It‘s not a good idea to string indoor lights on an outdoor tree or decorations The kitchen is another area of the home to watch at Christmas When cooking with grease or fats never leave the stove unattended and keep a tightâ€" Jload »or pulling a : tcrailer heâ€" tIn general, an asltoratic pareg io a 1B2nna)} HransImisâ€" sion for the 2ame car »mil} -inum.â€" jithin quth ue Bucoorthe .. cn8th, : BB ie maten rast omeniy darentactest. = _ _ _ _ _ sesomee Tat commmutin resuit in a Anel <conomy penalty of 3:10% .. Qf <concse, it also depends . ypon the veâ€" hicle, the : type af »peration 2nd your aum drivinghabits venient to drive, an antomaâ€" tic :tranzmizsion sfoes a much more elficient job af matching gear ratios:to enâ€" gine speeds ant loars. You may gecigde that these omy effects. "Overdrive is now being 01â€" fered by more and more manuftacturers <ither as an addâ€"on or mith some opâ€" fitting lid handy for the pot or frying pan. If the grease catches fire, remaove the source of heat, put the lis on and smother the fire. The association warns you not to attempt to carry the flamâ€" ing pot or pan. Everyone should ensiure that the holiday is free from fire. Fire aafety precautions should bhead the list of every sensible family‘s Christmas precautions. There is no days â€" there is also no place like bome fo. Christmas fire hazards. according to FIâ€" PRECAN. than 2: larger »ne.can proâ€" overdrive lets the engine run at lower speeds than usual wthen engaged , thus iraproving fuel economy . Axzle tatio is an indication place like home for the holiâ€" useful for highway driving. aystem «companents shonalr be checked zmmee a <maghbend Ape#p iathabest maeanâ€" TRPRUNITHRRCPNUEE : ka t 4 hn i ' SBtepanbtartairwing: a 2X un Yopne ,"'u;,'% mormmp . Awailsthactth jmsi if +C Srce GB SWn Avene n t e d e 2 o maintain wour wéhicle. UASeot! thoough stteects andl When youhare itwervicerd AVWARtuilficams. make suve the ffuel sard.air _ AcCardioeanithanertothe ffilters ave.â€"checkeriâ€"anr in |befttto aun maeetthancore %W‘ [ ~minnte . ments. lIn arlition tto tthe _ Wateh ctasffic weell aheatl system, autematic chokes, @tletateâ€"smonthly. tinithe ‘beatâ€"risers anrl cother quick (futlccmemyszame cthereiis cially on short:trip eperaâ€" tion , oil must hbe <hanger anore ifrequently as it theâ€" comes hurnener) mith conâ€" gensation and wmith ifuel which is washed gown: the TThe staniarmâ€"ane Ttallmw S qhae chothi roolking reessâ€" ttallorerl to meet amAtage mmabac&aâ€" â€"comditions. Hiawevrer, mast gerens. ‘ weess also incluate aile ‘yYJack cahhit" atactsrfoom catios iin tthetrtliatsorf qpâ€" W Lonal<«qmipmrment. _ RAKHIS stimelâ€"anpaoch benefit ifrom a <omplete cathuretor:ine! _ saystem s«thesency .(Oiger cars might benefit ifrom a wum and differentaal . Keep univeraal joints antd wheel bearings propetiy of\'ils.is;in‘lz crankease mark in your tramng or flattener ezhanst pipe can greatly reinceâ€"engime Poor ‘tFront »wthee! alignâ€" ment swastes : fuel anid, mzaal â€" ly reseits in a rapid weating of the trres. Tire preasures shonit be checked at least monthly and more often. i the aninter because af therr importance to fue! economy antl:to tire life and performance as Keep the oil level up to the At theaame time.<zhaust