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TofuTofu (soy bean curd) has been used in the Orient lornany centuries as one of their main sources of protein. Its being used in the western culture at an ever-increasingate. It has the same protein value per weight as chicken,nd is apparently much easier to digest than meat.Eaten straight, tofu is rather bland, but there aremmerous ways of preparing it. Tofu has the quality ofleing able to assume the flavour of whatever it has beenirepared with.One of the simplest and quickest ways ol cooking tofus to marinate it in soy sauce, then fry it with onions. Ifou have never tried it, don't wait!Remember, Confucius says, "Tofu or not Tofu, that ishe question!"Vehicle size considerationsWith the move of many of us to small cars there are;ome lessons we have to learn. Many of us don't seelifferences between the two vehicles — large versus small— other than size, easier parking, lower gas:onsumption, thus cheaper, etc. But there are some verymportant differences that can make a small car moreixpensive than the larger car.Briefly everything that moves in a small car movesnuch faster than the equivalent item in a large car toichieve the same speed.Small car tires revolve more often on the road and thus:an wear out faster.The engine works faster and thus the spark plugs liremore often and can have a shorter life; the engine getslotter and requires the cooling system to be checked outnore often; the additional heat affects the belts and hosessooner than in the bigger car.Oil and oil filters work almost twice as hard in a smallmgine, and thus the oil may break down sooner, and thefilters clog up faster, reducing gas mileage and allowing;ontaminants to damage fuel injection.The average life expectancy of the small 4 cylinder;ngine is just over 65,000 miles whereas in the 8 cylinder itis over 95,000 miles, i.e. before a major engine rebuildmay be required.Most of us fall into the "Severe Driving" category, i.e.short distances, engine at idle in traffic, at lights, dustyroads and overloading.The recommended maintenance to protect your smallSalt SpringPetroleumProducts Ltd.The Ganges Marina, a popular moorage stop forboaters, also offers fishing gear and licences, diveequipment and air, as well as Gulf marine fuels.engine is to change the oil and filters at least every threemonths or 5,000 km. (3,000 miles): flush out the coolingsystem once a year and add fresh coolant; complete tuneupat least once a year — preferably twice a year; andcheck the belts and hoses regularly.Only by looking after your small engine will youachieve the gas economies you expect, and not have tospend your savings on major engine repair.GANGESAUTOCENTRENext to Centennial Park 537-9221B.C.A.A.ApprovedAuto RepairsTowingTune-upsBear TeletronicFront End AlignmentExhaust Workon all North Americancars & most imports