The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-12-13
increase LIFE
OF MOTOR CARS
Unsatisfactory Service Sure to
Follow Improper LubriCa-
ton and Neglect.
CAREFUL Use IS IMPORTANT
Owners Should Learn Details of Ma
chine and Make Adjustments-NeVer
Allow Idle Engine to Race-Use Cold
Water to Wash.

One will very soon become acCus-
toned to all of the noises the car
makes, and any strange sound, be it
ever so slight, will be Immediately per-
ceptible.
Much of the satisfaction that an au-
tOmobilo gives depends upon the driv-
err. If he neglects his automobile if
he does not lubricate it, or if he tink-
ers with it too much, h is bound to re-
ceive unsatisfactory service. No ma
chine can be absolutely automatic, All
things must wear in time. The best
preventive Of wear, and the most GER
tain thing to increase the life of mo-
tor car, is fabrication. An automobile
is like any piece Of machinery, and
will not keep in good running cOndi-
ton without reasonable amount of
care. The life Of a car can be cut in
two by neglect, or doubled by careful
use.
fabrication of Car important.
One should become thoroughly ia
miliar with all the lubricating points
of the car. The fabrication of the car
should be given regular attention. II
this is done, there will be no complaint
due to the car becoming noisy or from
bearings wearing out. Satisfaction
would be greatly increased if every
owner would learn the details Of the
machine, that is, learn to make thu
simple examinations and adjustments
One SHOULD not depend on some ont
else to do that which is so simply done
and which one can get much satisfac
ton in doing. One should familiarizt
himself with every detail of his cal
! know the mechanism, and he will hav
great confidence in venturing farthe
in the way Of tours. Never allow al
engine to race when it is idle. Whel
there is no load on the engine it vii
vfbrate unduly at high speeds, whic
causes excessive strains and makes tn
engine and the car noisy. Racing tn
engine, when driving, can be avOide
by learning to use the foot accelerate
in the proper manner in relation to tn
clutch and gear shifts.
Washing the Car.
The car should be washed before th
mud has a chance to dry. If a hose
used, the stream should be tempered
or, better still, the nozzle should b
taken off and a slow stream used. A
ways use cold water, as warm waite
will injure the varnish. After washin
off the mud take a sponge. well file
with water, and dash it gently again'
the surface. Never rub the surfaC
when washing, as it'll is sure to scratc
the polished surface.
After the removal Of the mud, an
grease on the finish should be remove
by washing with suds Of pure whit
soap. This should be done with sol
sponge and as little rubbing as pc
sible. After washing with the soaI
and rinsi1g with cold water, the fms
should be rubbed dry and polished viii
a chamois. The car should not be le
standing in the bright sunlight, as
will dry too rapidly and be streaket
Care Of the Top.
Care should be taken to see that
dust, dirt, mud or grease is above
to remain either on the inside or on
side of the car top. The outside ca
. usually be cleaned off with dry, stl
brush, or, in bad cases, with soap ar
water, applied with sponge. Gas
line, kerosene or naphtha will cause Il
rubber in the fabric of the top to dist
. tegrate and finally leak. After the tt
has been washed it should be rinsed G
, with clean water and permitted to DIR
The inside Of the top may also
cleaned with a sponge. A top shou
never be put down or covered viii
I. wet. It should be thoroughly dry.