The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-11-20

much current as possible for ig-
milton.
Rubber Hose Protection
To protect the inlet hose from the
radiator to the pump from oil and
other destructive matter, give the
rubber hose a coat of shellac. fol-
lowed by several layers Of tape and
shellae. This covering keeps oil
from soaking through and lnjuring
the rubber.
An inexpensive Accessory
An empty oil can, in addition to
the regular equipment, is good
thing to carry in the car. 1t may be
filled with gasoline for printing the
cylinders or cleaning spark plugs. 1t
can be used for kerosene to clean
dirt out of cracks or corners, or for
, oil in case the oiginal can be lost
or damaged.
A Cheap Radiator Shield
In place of the expensive metal
shield for radiator protection from
cold weather, an ordinary sheet of
desk blotting paper or cardboard may
be readily and cheaply made to fit
the front of any car. The paper
shields can be fastened with long cot
ter pine and washers. Care must be
| taken not to puncture the radiator.
Danger of Scoring
r A car that has been standing idle
for several days-long enough for the
cylinder walls of the engine to be-
come dry-should have few spoon
fuls of light oil injected into each
cylinder. by way of the petcocks; the
| engine should then be turned over q
! few times This oil prevents any
| danger of scoring, and assists In get
ting good compression.
A Few ways to Ruin Tires.
! Improper use of chains.
Scraping against curbstones.
! Taking corners at high speed.
| Overlooking and oyerspeeding.
Letting the clutch in too quickly.
| Sudden stops, quick stars and skid
! ding
Running on a flat" or insufficient
amount of air.
Hitting every road hole, and driv-
ing in ruts and car tracks.
! Operating a Limousine On a Run
The cost of operating an automo-
bile is one of the greatest items in
! the budget of an owner of an auto
mobile. A car that consumes the
| least fuel is the most popular car.
and the only car for the person with
small amount of money to spend
| for his pleasure. When purchasing
car this side of the question should
| be kept in mind by the purchaser.
and the car best fitted to the pocket
book should be the one purchased.
The buyer should carefully weigh the
/ prospective continued cost of opera
ton, as well as the initial cost.
Storing the Chr for Winter.
| Some automobile owners store their
I cars away for the winter. When do
| ing so. the water system should be
4 Il fstA N<atx.
The oil compartments in motor
clutch, gearset and rear axle should
not be drained, as the oil actually
| preserves these parts. Grease such
parts as joints in the steering sys-
] tenn, universals, rims, etc, to pre-
vent rusting. Jack up the wheels on
all fours to take the weight off tires,
/ and go over them carefully, cleaning
] cuts and abrasions with gasoline and
applying a good tire filler Reduce
| the air In the tires about one-third.
| sufficient to keep the inner tubes in
the proper shape and to form air
cushions for the outer casing. Cover
the entire car with a cloth to pre-
| vent the accumulation of dust and
1 dirt.
Never drive car with dead bat
| tory.
Never attempt to pass street car
at faster rate than 10 miles an
J hour.
| Headlights, to insure clear bright
Hight, should be cleaned at least once
! a week.
Mud. allowed to dry and remain on
the finished surface of car, viii
| soon remove the lustre.
! A rs per cent solution of wood al
cohol and water will prevent freezing
: dffrin0 weather
(! Chewing gum may sometimes be
used in an emergency to cover a
small leak in the radiator.
Never change the course OF direc-
! ton. of the car without looking
around and giving the proper signal.
| When replacing electric wires be
careful not to drive the prongs OF
staples through the insulation
Leather upholstery Of car may be
made to lok brighter If the surface
| is rubbed with linseed oil.
Ii one headlight has burned out
and you have no spare bulb, see that
| it is the left light that is burning.
| To keep water and dirt from injur-