Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-04
HOW TO CUT DOWN SOME OF
YOUR AUTO REPAIR BILLS

The damage done automobiles as
result of their standing in cold,
damp garages is not generally
known. and the following IL reasons
why the car should be kept warm
will be interesting to many car
owners:
l. Eliminate Frozen Radiators
An unheated garage means spring
ing the radiator, cracking the water
jacket of the engine, freezing the
water and breaking the pump. Anti
freeze compounds. are liable to evap-
crate, especially if the engine over
heats.
2. Save the misunderstanding
cannot evaporize when the cylinders
and carburetor are cold, and start
ing is difficult The engine sputters
and kicks on half the cylinders and
finally, after much gasoline and cleo
tricity have been wasted, it starts.
3. Reduce Carbon Deposits in the
Cylinders-To start Il cold engine
there must be a rich mixture of
gasoline and air the first five min
utes. This increases carbon deposits.
4. Save the Bearings-Oil be-
comes thick and sluggish in a cold
garage. This results in the bearings
scoring before becoming warmed by
the friction. When starting a cold
engine, the knocking means more
damage to the bearings.
s. Save the Battery-The storage
battery, being chemical machine,
and as chemicals act very slowly
when cold, the battery cannot take
full charge. The extra load put
onto the battery is starting the cold
engine soon discharges the battery
beyond the danger point. "Over
charging occurs and this is respon-
sible for most all battery troubles.
The chemicals become useless and
fall off the grids. The battery be-
comes weak and finally must be re-
placed.
6. Save the Car Finish-In an
unheated garage, moisture slowly
accumulates under the varnish and
freezes, which cracks and spoils the
varnish. This does not happen in a
warm, dry garage. The warmth and
dryness preserves thu finish and up
holstery of the machine. Refinishing
a car is expensive.
Z. Save the Tires-If the garage
is not warm and dry, moisture gets
into the fabric of the tires through
cuts. This moisture freezes while
the car is not in use and loosens the
fabric and eventually ruins the tires.
s. For Eeasy Cleaning of the Car
Mud and snow freeze to the car in
cold garage. When washing the
car in an unheated garage. the
water freezes on, which spoils the
finish. The mud and snow melt off
the car in garage that is heated.
3. For Comfort in Oiling, Alter
ing the Batteries, etc.-It is q pleas
ure to attend your car in a. warm
garage, but not when the fingers are
cold and the feet almost frozen.
~. Prevents Colds and Sickness
Working around the car in an un-
heated garage results in colds and
grippe. Heat your garage and save
doctor bills.
IL. For Safety-Explosive Mix
lures are more liable to form in a
cold arage, whereas they are diffused
in a warm garage.
IL. For a Quick, Sure Start Any
Tfme-To the office early-to the
theater on time-to keep an appoint
ment--to catch a certain train-you
Will be sure to be. there if your
garage and car are kept warm in
winter.
Mr.. b. F. Barker, manager of the
Miller Auto Co., is spending the
holidays at the home of his par
ents in Fayetteville, Ohio, Mr.. Bar
ker left Harrisburg the day before
Christmas and is expected to return
Tomorrow or Monday