Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-08
Drain Old Oil.

Drain J1l6 OlQ OIL 1IUIIl Tile IIdIlS-
mission and rear end, and put
about a quart of kerosene or flush
ing oil in each.
Put a couple of handfuls of sal
soda in the radiator and run the
car for a few miles until it is we'll
warmed up. The soda cleans out
the scale and rust in the radiator,
while the kerosene will loosen and
wash out the old oil in the trans
mission and differential. Drain
these as soon as you stop, then
drain the water from the radiator
and flush with fresh water. Re-
move the cylinder head and scrape
out all the carbon and grind the
valves. Now a new gaSket when
you put back the head-it makes
a better job and no chance Of
leaks.
New rubber hose on all the
water connections is we'll worth
while, too. Fill the radiator with
fresh water and start the engine.
Run slowly till warmed up. Valve
tappetS should be adjusted. motor
being warm while this is being
done. Follow the manufacturing
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4O1 CLGdI dIlCCS.
Remember that while reduced
clearances may mean quieter op-
Grafton, they are also cause of
burned and warped valves.
Oil the starting motor and gen.
orator, and check for proper Sum-
mer charging rate, as covered by
latest instructions by manufac-
turers of the ignition system; this
may prevent damaged battery
due to overcharging on long, fast
Summer trips.
Clean Breaker Points.
Clean the breaker points in the
distributor and set them to their
proper opening. Clean the spark
plugs and set gap according to car
instruction book. To clean spark
plugs simply fill the lower part
of the plug with alcohol and al
low to stand for a few seconds;
one thickness of cloth and rub
the carbon from the insulator,
then wipe clean and dry thor
oughly before replacing in the
engine: Clean sparkling points
W1bIl Chiefly d
If plugs have been in use 10000
miles, 1t is advisable to install
new set.
Clean on all the ignition wires
and see that the contacts are
tight. Clean the storage battery
with ammonia water or ordinary
baking soda Zone teaspoonful to
one cup of water, tighten the
terminals and coat them with
vaseline or grease. Be sure that
the battery is securely held in
place. Check the liquid level and
add distilled water If necessary.
Examine the fan belt; if it is
worn, install a new one.
In the bottom of the gas tank
Is small drain plug. Remove it
and drain out any water or dirt
that has settled at the bottom of
the tank. Clean the fuel strainer
and the carburetor strainer, and
tighten all connections. AS less
fuel is required for Summer driv-
ing, better check the carburetor
for the most economical operation
Now we come to the finishing
touches. Drain the old oil from
the crankcaSe, flush, and fill with
fresh oil. Replace the. drain plugs
on the differential and transmits
sion and put in the proper amount
of recommended grade of oil or
gear compound. Renew the oil
filter cartridge If it has been in use
10000 miles. Clean and re-oil the
air cleaner If it is the oilable type
With these servicing items at
tended to you should have ahead
OF you Summer of carefree driv-
ing, free from all mechanical
troubles and annoyanceS.
A New Motorist.
Judge Gus A. schuldt, presiding
ruler of Police Court and cften-
times magistrate of the Traffic
Court, and for more than half a
century an humble pedestrian, has
Joined the ranks of the motorists.
A few days ago Judge Schuldt.
having passed the necessary ex-
animation, became the proud
owner of a drivers permit, and
is now che of motordom's newest
recruits.
The motoring public of Wash
ington halls their latest comrade
ara wishes him well. His state
mem On the bench that what is
most needed in traffic Of today Is
common courtesy and observance
of the golden rule" will go to make
him B. good driver.
It cannot be hoped that he vii.
keep out of Police Court, for his
duties require his presence, there.
It is hoped, however, that II a
policeman should stop him on his
way to or from home that the Of
flcer will not say "Ah, tell it to the
judge"
A motorist, who belongs to that
evergruwing company Of those
who do not believe that speed
alone is the cause of accidents
writes In some well rnerited views
He says, In part:
Having read Of the proposed
traffic changes, should like to
comment that it has occurred to
me that one of the desirable
changes, in my opinion, has not
been considered, and my object in
writing Is to determine whether
you and the readers see the sub
1ect in the same light as I. IF so
I think a little agitation by bring
ing the subject to attention would
helm materially in bringing the