Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-12-18
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-
tomobile gives depends upon the driv-
er. If he neglects his automobile, if
he does not lubricate it, or If he ttnk-
ers with it too much, he 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 a reasonable amount of
care. The life Of q 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. If
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 the
| simple examinations and adjustments
| One should not depend on some one
| else to do that which is so simply done
ton in doing. One should familiarize
! himself with every detail of his car
know the mechanism, and he will have
| great confidence in venturing farther
in the way of tours. Never allow an
| engine to race when it is idle. When
there is no load on the engine it will
vibrate unduly at high speeds which
| causes excessive strains and makes the
engine and the car noisy. Racing the
engine, when driving, can be avoided
by learning to use the foot acceleratol
in the proper manner in relation to the
clutch and gear shifts.
Washing the Car.
The car should be washed before the
mud has a chance to dry. If hose is
used the stream should be tempered
or, better still, the nozzle should bt
taken off and a slow stream used Al
ways use cold water, as warm water
| will mi n pich hi,,r
off the mud, take a sponge, well filleC
with water, and dash it gently against
the surface. Never rub the surface
when washing, as it is sure to scratch
the polished surface.
After the removal Of the mud, any
grease on the finish should be removed
by washing with suds of a pure white
soap. This should be done with soft
sponge and as little rubbing is pos
sible. After washing with the soap
and rinsi1g with cold water, the finish
should be rubbed dry and polished will
a chamois. The car should not be left
standing in the bright sunlight, as II
will dry too rapidly and be streaked.
Care Of the Top.
Care should be taken to see that nc
dust, dirt, mud or grease is allowed
to remain either on the inside or out
side of the car top. The outside car
usually be cleaned off with dry, stiff
brush, or, in bad cases, with soap an6
water, applied with sponge. Case
limo lyorncono or- Dophtha will caI,cn thf
rubber in the fabric of the top to disin
tegrate and finally leak. After the tor
has been washed 1t should be rinsed of
with clean water and permitted to dry
The inside of the top may also be
cleaned with sponge. A top should
never be put down or covered while
wet. 1t should be thoroughly dry.