El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-01-30
DRIVER
AM0NEY SAVER
Care Not Only Saves Tires,
but Car Also, and Case
line Bill Is Kept Down.


Those who have not studied econo-
mics in the running of their motor
cars have no idea how much saving can
be accomplished by various methods,
such as careful driving, the keeping
Of accounts, and foresight exercised
from time to time. OF course. there
are a certain number of rich owners Of
motor ears who leave everything to
their paid drivers-in these days far
more trustworthy and competent than
they used to be-and do not care to so
into details or even inquire what par
ticular motor car is costing them per
month or year. But there is much
wider circle of motorists to whom
economy. or at any rate the stoppage
of waste and extravaganza, is impor-
tant and some of the hints given below
may be useful to them, even though
they may not be new, and have been
mentioned before in the press or books
dealing with the subject
Tires Most Expensive.
To begin with. tires are the most eX-
pensive wearable part Of modern car.
Varying as they do in price, 1t should be
noted that the original cost OF the tire
is no criterion as to its cost per mile run,
and cheap tires are often the most eX-
pensive from this point OF view. But
economies in the wear Of tires, can be
accomplished I'm very simple ways, if
thought is given. For example, the
stopping and starting should be gradual
and neither hand nor-foot brake should
be adjusted violently. Patches Of UNI
rolled stone should be avoided and care
full watch should be maintained for bro
ken glass The tires should always be
sheltered as much as possible from the
fierce rays of the sun, and kept blown
up to the proper standard and not
allowed to run half inflated. Grease
is also an enemy to rubber tires, pro-
ducing rapid disintegratiOn. Finally,
bad cuts should be filled at once with
vulcanizers. Many motorists allow
their tires to wear too far, and when
recovered the new tread breaks away
from the under part
II the car is not going to be used for
a considerable time it is advisable that
all outer covers and tubes should be
taken off and hung in cool dark places
Gasoline BflIS Heavy.
The second most expensive item in
motoring is gasoline. The ordinary dri-
yer knows but little how to economic
with fuel for the commonest fault is
that the carburetor needs air. the
absence Of which not only scots up the
plugs, but also wastes his gasoline
NAgain the running on top gears tends
to produce economy. Then the engine
should never be left running when the
wheels are not actually in motion, for
nowadays. when most of the cars have
there is no reason why this should
be done.
Other possible economies include pro-
lection against lengthy exposure to wet
and dust which cause the appearance
Of ugly cracks, rafting of door hinges,
window and removable tops. which may
result in expense in repairs.
Last but not least, comes the econ
omy in the use of lubric3ting oils,which,
unless carefully regulated, cause the
unnecessary emission of smoke from
the exhaust, much to the annoyance of
the pedestrian and in violation Of the
law. Numerous drivers do not heed the
dropping Of oil underneath the car,
showing that not only win the lubrica-
ton costs be high, but it also indicates
that there is lsomething strained or in
bad repair which needs looking after
As regards other matters. all cars
should be insured. for in respect to fire.
accidents or third party risks. the most
careful and competent driver is liable to
suffer at any time through no fault Of
his own.