Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-07-02
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 AdIustments-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 II
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 1t, or If he tink-
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 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 he 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
and which one can get much satisfac
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 al
engine to race when it is idle Wher
there is no load on the engine it vii
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 accelerator
in the proper manner in relation to the
clutch and gear shifts.
Washing the Car.
The car should be washed before the
mud has chance to dry. If hose is
used, the stream should be tempered,
or, better still, the nozzle should be
taken off and slow stream used. AL.
ways use cold water, as warm water
will injure the varnish, After washing
off the mud, take a sponge, well filled
nd doC ofv,c
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 pure white
soap. This should be done with a soft
sponge and as little rubbing as pos
sible. After washing with the soap,
and rinsi1g with cold water, the finish
should be rubbed dry and polished with
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 ne
dust, dirt, mud or grease is allowed
to remain either on the inside or out
side of the car top. The outside can
usually be cleaned off with a dry, stiff
brush, or, in bad cases, with soap and
water, applied with sponge. Case
line, kerosene or naphtha will cause the
rubber in the fabric Of the top to disin-
tegrate and finally leak. After the top
has been washed it should be rinsed off
with clean water and permitted to dry.
The inside of the top may also be
cleaned with a sponge. A top should
never be put down or covered while
wet. 1t should be thoroughly dry.