The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-03
TWO-ThirdS of Gasoline Wasted
Will Meet War Needs.
''DOn't Waste" Campaign Is Be-
ing Organized Now.
MOTORISTS ASKED TO HELP
They Can Save Much Oil for
Use by the Army.
q. S. Bureau of Mines Tells
How To Save.

is an ample supply of crude oil for
all the needs of the army and navy for
the operation of motor vehicles and
motorboats and for use in the indus
tries. provided ,wastage is carefully
avoided, the automobiles of the coun-
try, in cooperation with the petro-
leum division of the United States
bureau of mines and the council of
national defense, are organizing a
Don't Waste Gasoline" campaign.
Don't waste is a popular slogan
in any line now and there is big
opportunity for motorists to show not
only their patriotism but their gooo
Judgment in supporting such a move
ment," said Alfred Reeves, general
manager of the National Automobile
Chamber of Commerce, in an inter-
view recently. ut is the one certain
way to insure a sufficient supply or
fuel for war needs.
Army's Requirements.
According to the estimate of the
petroleum division of the United
States bureau of mines, $4,000 gall
Ions of gasoline day will be required
for the use of army, navy and aero
nautical operations during the coming
year. The total daily gasoline pro-
duction is 6,S49,000 gallons, SO with
campaign against waste, 1t can pc
seen that the war needs should be
cared for easily and still have ample
for our Industrial needs.
president Bedford, chairman of the
petroleum division of the councll OF
national defense, strongly advocates
Don't Waste Gasoline campaign TO
insure against any possible falling OH
in the production of crude petroleum
1.-THE very highest grade of gasoline
is necessary for the thousands or arr
planes now building, most of when
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building in great numbers in the auto
mobile factories. Great quantities OF
gasoline will also be required to oper-
ate the thousands of army motor
trucks to be used by our growing
army.
Reeves. the production of crude oil
in this country has been increasing at
a tremendous rate for number OF
years, altho during the past twelve
months it has not quite kept pace
with the demand, so that it has been
necessary to use quantities OF the re
serve supply, which amounted TO 1o4'-
$50, 900 barrels on July 1, 1917.
Automobile Men Help.
Cooperating with us in this move
ment is the American Automobil
association, the organization of users;
the Motor and Accessory Manufactur-
ers, including the motor and carbure-
tor makers, and the Society of Auto
motive Engineers. In direct cooper
the petroleum division of the United
States bureau of mines. If we can
save two-thirds of all the gasoline
wasted, our war needs will be COW
cred
There are 4.212,OOO motor vehicles
running in the country, of which ap-
proximately 100000 are trucks.
There are 1880 dealers and 25,5O0
garages.
"Of the 6,s49,oOo gallons produced
daily approximately 100000 gallons
are used by motor cars and trucks,
while the rest is used by motor boats,
stationary engines and in cleansing
and other industries"
The following important sugges-
lions for avoiding waste will not only
save gasoline, but users of motor We
hicles will be benefited personally and
individually thru more efficient and
more economical operation of cars:
How To Save Juice
Store gasoline in underground steel
tanks. Use wheeled steel tanks with
measuring pump and hose. They pre-
vent loss by fire, evaporation and
spilling.
Don't spill or expose gasoline to air
it evaporates rapidly and is danger
Gus.
q Don use gasoline Tor cleaning and
washing-use kerosene or other ma
terials to cut grease.
Stop all gasoline leakageS. Form
habit of shutting off gas at tank or
feed pipe.
Adjust brake bands so they do not
drag. See that all bearings run
freely.
Don't let engine run when car is
standing. 1t is good for starter bat
terry to be used frequently
Have carburetors adjusted at serv-
ice stations of carburetor or automo-
bile companies-they will make ordi-
nary adjustments without charge
Keep needle valve clean and adjust
carburetor (while engine is hot) to
use as lean mixture as possible A
rich mixture fouls the engine and is
waSteful.
Pre-heat air entering carburetor
and keep radiator covered in cold