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CADILLAC LaSALLE CLUB OF CANADA Cadillac Chronicle
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Newsletter of The Cadillac LaSalle Club of Canada
December 2004
The Executive of the Cadillac
LaSalle club of Canada would
like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a joyous and
prosperous 2005. May you all have a Cadillac of a New Year!!!
The past year has produced many
wonderful things for the world along with a few minor set backs.
We are getting ever so much closer to a cure for some of the cancers
that plague the world, emissions are being cut back to keep the air
fresh, allowing us more clean air to feed our Cadillacs without
feeling guilty. We have experienced other positive aspects as
well such as the registration of the CLCC, many fine outings and great
weather for most of the summer events. The set backs are mainly
worldwide with nothing we can do about it so relax and be happy.
Our Christmas Brunch and tour to
McMorrans was enjoyed by about a dozen members and the rain held off
until the evening of the 5Th. so the drive was comfortable and
relaxing as we drove from Cattle Point over "some roads less
traveled" to Arbutus then to Cordova Bay and on to McMorrans.
Many thanks to Events Co-ordinator Roger and Val Barrie for devising
and co-ordinating the run and brunch. Thanks also goes to
Wayne Christmas for framing and finishing our club sign. The
club members car photos are now nicely arranged and protected from the
elements in a display that is truly fitting the CLCC. There
is also an area to display information regarding the next
event. Well done Wayne and thanks again.
Speaking of the "NEXT
EVENT", ours will be on New Years Day where we have been invited
to join in with MG Club on their New Years Day Burn. This is
the second year for this event and if it is as
entertaining as last years, you shouldn't miss it. The tour will
wander through an un-identified area of Victoria, ending at the
Fireside Grill in Royal Oak. The cost of the brunch will be
around the $25 .00/person. Many thanks to their President for including
us in their plans. Lets all get out and enjoy our vehicles
and the gourmet brunch at the Fireside Grill.
This tour and brunch will be
considered our January event. Our February meeting will be held
at 6938 Shiner Place - Lorne & Ruth's Home in Brentwood Bay, on
Feb.6Th. '05. At this, our AGM, elections will be held
for the following offices: Vice President, Treasurer and Social
Convenor.
We will also have the Treasurers
Report for the past year and the books for the annual audit.
Other annual business such as annual expenses and dues will also be on
the agenda as well as anything that concerns the CLCC or its members,
its mission or its direction. If you have any ideas, suggestions
or requests, please let me know well in advance so a place may be
made for it on the agenda. We would like a full attendance at
this meeting so the future of the club will come via the
direction of the members, not just the Executive.
The Low-Down on High Octane Gasoline
as presented on the internet by the U.S.
Federal Trade Commission
For the Consumer.
(www.ftc.gov )
Are you tempted to buy high octane
gasoline for your car because you want to improve performance?
If so, take note: the recommended gasoline for cars is regular
octane. In fact, in most cases using a higher octane gasoline
than your owners manual recommends offers absolutely no benefit.
It won't make your car perform better, go faster, get better mileage
or run cleaner. Your best bet: listen to your owners manual!
The only time you might need to
switch to a higher octane is if your car engine knocks when you use
the recommended fuel. This happens to a small percentage of
cars.
Unless your engine is knocking,
buying higher octane gas is a waste of money. Premium gas
costs 15 to 20 cents per gallon more than regular. That can add
up to $100.00 or more a year in extra costs. Studies indicate
that altogether, drivers may be spending hundreds of millions of
dollars each year for higher octane gas than they need.
What are octane ratings?
Octane ratings measure a gasoline's
ability to resist engine knock, a rattling or pinging sound that
results from premature ignition of the compressed fuel-air mixture in
one or more cylinders. Most gas stations offer three octane
grades: regular (usually 87 octane), mid-grade (usually 89 octane) and
premium (usually 93 or 93). The ratings must be posted on bright
yellow stickers on each gasoline pump.
What's the right octane level for your car?
Check your owners manual to
determine the right octane level for your car. Regular octane is
recommended for most cars. However, some cars with high
compression engines, like sports cars and certain luxury cars, need
mid-grade or premium gasoline to prevent knock.
How can you tell if you are using
the right octane level? Listen to your car's engine. If it
doesn't knock when you use the recommended octane, you're using the
right grade of gas.
Will higher octane clean your engine better?
As a rule, high octane gas does not
out perform regular octane in preventing engine deposits from forming,
in removing them or in cleaning your car's engine. In fact, the
U.S. E.P.A. requires that all octane grades of all brands of gasoline
contain engine cleaning detergent additives to protect against
the build up of harmful levels of engine deposits during the expected
life of your car.
Should you ever switch to a higher octane
gasoline?
A few car engines may knock or ping-
even if you use the recommended octane. If this happens, try
switching to the next higher octane grade. In many cases,
switching to the mid-grade or premium-grade will eliminate the knock.
If the knocking or pinging continues after one or two fill-ups, you
may need a tune up or some other repair. After that work is
done, go back to the lowest octane grade at which your engine runs
without knocking.
Is knocking harmful?
Occasional light knocking or pinging
won't harm your engine, and doesn't indicate a need for higher octane.
Don't ignore severe knocking. A heavy or persistent knock can
lead to engine damage.
Is all Premium or regular gasoline the same?
The octane rating of gas marked
"premium" or "regular "is not consistent across
the country. One state may require a minimum octane rating of 92
for all premium gas while another may allow 90 octane to be called
premium. To make sure you know what you are buying, check the
octane rating on the yellow sticker on the pump instead of relying on
the name "premium" or "regular".
For more information
If you are concerned about the
accuracy of an octane label- or if you don't see the yellow sticker on
a gas pump, write: Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission,
Washington D.C.
The above was located and provided
by Wayne McCallum for our benefit. Thanks for the info
Wayne, next we may need a lesson in bodywork.
Members Car of the month:
1937 LaSalle (Newell Morrison- CLC Member) The present owner is the second owner of this classic original vehicle. It has only 59,000 miles on it and still sounds as healthy as it did years ago. It is kept limber these days by enhancing weddings, parades and local shows. From 1934 until 1936, LaSalle was using a straight-eight engine (Borrowed from Oldsmobile for economic reasons) but found it unsatisfactory. 1937 was the year of the switch back to the V/8 and the tried & true Cadillac 322 Cu. In, 125 H.P. power plant was the choice that was made. In the pre-war years LaSalle had advertised that if you picked up your new LaSalle from the factory, the company would pay for your trip home. It is known that the first owner picked up the vehicle from the factory and drove it to Walnut Creek California but it is uncertain that he took advantage of this option. The family moved to Sidney until the wife became ill and a return to California was made. The LaSalle was purchased by the present owner, due to a lack of interest by anyone else, in 1956 and has had only 9,000 miles added to the odometer. The series 5019 has the options of a heater and radio that are still in good working form. The original price on this vehicle was reputed to be $1,095.00 with the options being extra. In today’s marketplace a price of $15,000.00 would not be out of line.
Well, I suppose I have rattled on long enough.
I hope you all have a great Christmas and we will see you on New Years
Day at Cattle point. Further information on this will be
published very soon. All the best!
Lorne Scott
Pres/editor
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