Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15

in service more than two years. One
of these is designed to Mt into the sys-
tenn where hot water heater Is pro-
vided. Electric primers which heat I'D
the gasoline in the bowl Of the car
bureter or which preheat the gas spray
in the base Of the intake manifold are
being offered by several companies. Pri-
mers of the straight injection type are
also available.
The latest types of shock absorbers
are especially suited to Winter service,
because they are not adversely affected
by lowered temperatures. One OF the
latest operates all year round on light
oil, which does not CONCEAL to any APP
preciable extent in Winter. Another
new type of spring control is automatic
cally adjusted by a special thermostat.
Use of the car in cold weather has
been greatly encouraged this year by
the great number of special fitments to
aid the driver in keeping safer course.
This is Strikingly illustrated in the case
of tire chains where important improve
ments have been announced. Not only
are the cross links made of more dura-
bic metal, but they are shaped so as to
have a digging effect in one case. This
has been emphasized in another make
OF chain by the use of links which are
small claws. Several new types Of
pul-out and mud-hooks have been I'M
yelled Efforts have been made to de-
sign these so that they win not mar
the wheels.
Signaling System.
Two exceptionally fine direction sig
mailing systems are being offered to
safeguard the car when operated in
close quarters with the windows closed.
The controls are simple, and In one
case timing device holds the signal
for several seconds, although the driver
need not hold his hand on the switch
after having tipped 1t. An improved
Stoplight switch is worth while addi-
ton to the car at this season.
In class by itself Is the perfected
device to re-crank the motor automat-
ically whenever it happens to stall.
Because of temperature conditions q
motor is more apt to stall In cold
weather, but the driver need not be in
convenienced II his car carries the re-
starting device. Another new and wei.
come accessory is the device that oper.
ates the clutch pedal automatically, thus
saving much fatigue in city trafic. This
device operates on vacuum from intake
suction and Is close cousin to the
booster brake which also fits into the
cold weather picture
Puncture-prcof inner tubes are es-
pec1ally appealing to the cold weather
motorist. In addition to banishing the
annoyance of tire change In inclement
weather, it is also possible to cover the
wheels with the new chrome-plated
discs. Keeping the cars wheels pre-.
sentable is thus reduced to tie simplest
possible terms.
Back-firing Season.
Winter is the season for fires from
back-firing, and it is well to take al.
vantage of the new extinguishers which
clamp to the steering post, or which
attach to the body posts. The market
offers complete assortment Of car
heaters and car radio receivers to turn
the automobile into a rolling living
room for cold weather use. Several
improved inside-control driving lights
are offered, not to mention the de luxe
fender guides which make city parking
with low cars easy. A new type OF
temperature gauge built into the RAJ
diator ornament is among the latest on
the accessory mart
ANY one can make over the old car for
new enjoyment and safety this Winter.
Applied to a new car the new fitnents
provide motoring such as the motorist
OF yesterday was content merely to
dream about as he shivered his vay
through Winter.
tcopyrisht, 1881. The Russell service.l Z