Western news and the Libby times. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1920-1933, 1929-10-10
Hints For Lowering
Gas Consumption

Millions of dollars could be saved
annually by the automobile owning
public through more strict observ-
ance of the factors that control the
gasoline mileage offered by the aver
survey on fuel economy completed
recently by the Chevrolet Motor Com
pany.
A gain Of from two to five miles
on the gallon Of gas could be effected,
on the average, it was shown, If the
motorist paid strict attention to the
elements that govern fuel consump-
ton.
The matter Of economy has always
been a factor of the uppermost I'M
portance with Chevrolet in the de-
signing of its cars. > Having brought
the mileage to the highest point ever
offered in a six cylinder car, Chevro-
let sought to corral in this survey,
the many seemingly unimportant de-
tails, which through carelessness Or
indifference on the part of the driver,
cut down the mileage that might be
obtained through more intelligent
handling of the car.
Manufacturers have been doing
their utmost to make gains in the di-
rection Of greater mileage and now it
is felt that with greater cooperation
from the driver, motorists may ride
millions Of miles yearly at no extra
fuel cost if the matter of watchful-
ness can make sufficiently strong
appeal.
Just how this attention to fuel econ
omy brings it's reward is illustrated
in records of performances coming
into the company's offices, which
show that although the Chevrolet six
is expected to run approximately 70
miles to the gallon, motorists in varl-
GUS sections Of the country are get
ting %, "a and 25 miles through just
q little added attention to the mat
ter.
The majority Of items to be watched
are rather obvious to the average
automobile owner, but through an IN
adequate appreciation OF their i'm
portance are commonly overlooked.
The survey sets down specifically |
number Of factors, which, if OBJ
served, should increase your mileage
two to five miles to the gallon. They
are:
|. When standing or waiting for
the light to change, don't race your
motor.
2. When you are to make a stop
OF more than minute, turn off your
motor.
5. Don't drive at excessive speeds
unless the occasion demands. High
speed travelling burns more gas.
A. Remember that the faster you
drive the more gas you consume. So
when you find that you are about
out of gas and are heading for a
Ras station, take it slowly and your
chances for negotiating the distance
will be greater.
s. When starting watch the choke.
Don't drive with the choke out a /
moment more than necessary.
g. Be sure that your brakes are
not dragging. This cuts down your
mileage. Get your brakes inspected
frequently.
7. Have your valves ground when
they need it.
8. See that the idling adjustment
on your carburetor is set at the proper
point so that the mixture is not too
rich If it is not at the proper point |
1t gives you inefficient idling per-
Torrance and wastes gas.
8. Don't fill your gas tank full to
the cap, some will escape through
the vent in the cap.
10. Don't ride the clutch.
IL. Watch gas line for leaks at |
joints. Check it periodically to see
that fittings are tight.
IL. Be sure that spark is in fully
advanced position.
10. Avoid excessive use of brakes |
in traffic.
Observance of These suggestions,
the survey points out, will save
money for the motorist and add con-
siderable mileage to your driving and
reduce the number of necessary stops
ut the gasoline station.