Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-23
MUST KNOW MACHINE.
Motorist Cannot Afford to Be Ig- norant of the Mechanism
 of His Car.
EASY TO CAUSE TROUBLE
Small Matters Which Seem Unimpor- tant Really Are of Much Moment if One Would Avoid the
 Running Up Of Bills
 for Repairs.

Of course it is the engine and its combined mechanism, but how and why do the wheels turn? is the ques- tion asked by many motorists. Few realize that a very small particle of dirt or lint will defer an otherwise pleasant trip indefinitely by stopping the flow of gasoline in carburetor. Even a few drops of water in the car buretor will produce the same result
 A loose wiring terminal. caused by the constant vibration, will cut out the spark and stop the engine. If an cleo tric light wire becomes loosened or a fuse blows out. the lights will be ex- tinguished and cause great inconyen- fence. These, however, are small mat ters compared with what might hap pen through lack of knowledge or neglect on the part of an operator Suppose the oiling system of motor should become closged and fail to work. The whole power plant may be ruined within a few miles of run ming
 It makes no difference whether the car costs $500 or s5,0OO. Any of the above things may happen just the same. IL Is well said that most all of the present-day cars will give good service and satisfaction if given prop CT care and attention. Most persons seem to think that so long as the car is covered by the manufacturer war ranty they are immune from repair bills during the period of the war tie they know, so long as the dealer. who sold the car, is willing to main tain it in running condition.
 Very few owners interpret the man ufacturer's warranty correctly. In reality it covers only substitution Of defective parts. That is to say. that if a part breaks and is claimed defeC- tive it Is returned to the factory to be passed on for credit The owner pays transportation charges both on the old part returned and also on the new part. Likewise. the owner is sup posed to pay the necessary charges for replacing the part Very often it EaIPtlS that d DN-Nthl fAA NAAi NDoN many times that amount in labor to replace.
 If dealer should adhere strictly to the terms of the warranty under which the car is sold-and most all manufacturers warranties are the same-then the purchaser should soon realize the necessity for knowing thor oughly the mechanism of the car. or, at least, employ men to do so.
 While the modern car is designed to be as simple and foolproof as pos sible. nevertheless this advantage should not be abused by incompetence on the part of the purchaser. It is to the owners advantage to know his car. whether be operate it or not.
 It is safe to presume that every owner of an automobile will continue to own some kind of q car. This be- ing granted then the initial training becomes an indispensable asset, which grows more valuable with time.
 All cars are more or less alike in principle, but somewhat different in design. If a person can operate and properly care for a car of one make there is TO reason why he cannot op- crate and care for any make. How ever. to accomplish this intelligently and in a manner to induce economic service it is essential that one know the functions of each unit which con stitutes the mechanism of the chassis and be prepared to make necessary adjustments and repairs when needed.