Evening star., 1924-10-06
INSPECT|0NADv|SED
FOR W|NTERDR|V|NG
.0Ids Gives Suggestion to
: Motorists for Cold
Z: Weather. Z

Vacations and vacation tours are
practically over for 1924 for most au-
tomobile owners. but the use of their
cars will continue throughout the
entire Winter. Perhaps the hardest
usage of the year is over, however
and this is the time the careful
motorist will inspect his car from
stem to stern" and make adjust
ments to compensate for the wear
of the strenuous Summer season and
prepare for winter driving.
The following suggestions on what
should be done are given by X. n
Jack, chief engineer of, the Olds
motor works:
NO piece of machinery gets as lit
tie care as an automobile, says MT
Jack "A locomotive makes a divi-
sion run of 200 miles or SO. goes tc
the roundhouSe and is thoroughly
gone over by skilled mechanics. Ship
and stationary engines have experts
constantly watching them. supplying
oil and giving them attention every
moment they are in operation. An
automobile is fortunate il it is oiled
and creased at proper intervals
Manufacturers realize this condition
and strive to make an automobile as
nearly a ''perpetual-moti machine
as is possible, in so far as care is con-
cerned.
should Get Care.
But some care must be given even
an automobile. And at this time
after the touring season, thorough
inspection and several changes or ad-
justments should be made.
Every nut and bolt should be tried
and frightened. as some are sure tc
work loose through a hard seasons
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ed and tuned up by tirst-class
mechanic. with instructions to make
any repairs he finds necessary. 1t Is
not likely any extensive repairs viii
be Sequired but it is wise to give
such orders, as minor repair oil
now will save trouble and a larger
bill later
Attention should be given the
fabrication system, and in most cases
It will be found advisable to change
the lubricant particularly In tne
transmission, to a lighter grade foi
winter driving. The oil in the engine
should be changed every 800 or 40t
miles in Winter. as crank case dilu
ton is much more liable to occur ir
cold weather, due to the choke being
left out longer while the engine Is
warming up.
Tests of Batteries.
The battery should be tested and
II the cells are found to be below
the minimum the battery either
should be Techarged or an adjustme n,
made in the generator. The shorter
days and colder weather cause bic
drain on the battery and it should
be put in the best of condition al this
time of the year. A fully charged
battery never freezes. The battery
Il ha q iy,l n
as they may have become corroded
causing a poor connection. Before re-
placing the terminals, it will be a
good plan to coat them with vaseline
"A check of the electrical system
may show loose terminals and worn
places in the wiring. The generator
in many cases. should be changed tc
increase it's power so that it can take
care of the extra demands Of cold
weather driving.
TT is well to drain and wash oG'
the radiator, removing rust particles
and foreign substances collected dur.
ing the Summer. 1t then Will De
ready to receive an anti?freeze mix
ture when near-zero weather arrives
The hose and all water connections
should be examined, for a leaky hose
is liable to cause an ice-incrusted en-
gine some cold night.
Ignition Adjustments.
Spark plugs should be cleaned
and If there is carbon present in the
combustion chamber it should be re-
moved at a reliable service station
If a driver has been using lean mix
ture during the Summer it will be
advisabl to change the carburetor to
give richer gasoline mixture. These
things should be done to make easier
starting during cold weather.
Rear tires wear faster than those
on the front wheels. and it will be
economical and add to safety to
change, putting the front wheel tires
on the rear and the rear on the front.
This, of course, should only be done
where the car is equipped with non
skid tires, front and rear.
The above list appears lengthy,
but the entire cost and time involved
are small, particularly when COM
pared to the grief and expense that
is apt to follow if they are neg
lected."