Evening star., 1933-12-03
WINTER MOTORING
I PROVING POPULAR
ppen Roads, Heaters and
Safety Devices Encourage
Greater Car Use.

Because they have bought new cars
end can't resist the temptation to give
tnem G generous breeki1,g-irl many a
motCrist this Winter is making the dis
covery that cold weather motoring can
be special pleasure. In fact, the trend
has gone so far that many people con-
slider Winter motoring the most en-
ioyable of all.
While early motoring was a hardship
in Winter, the difficulty during the past
few years has been largely mental. Mo-
torists are still tempted to put their
cars up" for the Winter, but are be-
ginning to discover that what they
really do is put themselves up" VIM
ter eliminates many conditions that
have been problems in those seasons OF
the yer -ornerly considered ideal for
dri"-o.
New Attitude Causes.
Among the changes that help to ac-
count Tor the new attitude toward Win
ter motoring are greatly improved high
way maintenance and the development
CT the all-weather type Of car. Winter
gasoline to facilitate starting, heated
private garages, four wheel brakes and
car heaters also play their part in BAN
lShlng fear from motoring during the
Winter months. Directly related to the
increased popularity of Winter motor
ing is the greater interest in Winter
sports of all kinds. Invariably the prl-
vate motor car provides transportation
and becomes part of the outdoor life.
The new viewpoint on Winter as an
accessory to motoring is tersely summed
by an ardent Winter fan, as follows:
When man puts away his car for
the Winter he simply marks himself
of the Joy list. Of the health list,
too. Even a half hour day in cold
weather yields dividends in special pleas
ure and in constitution building. Take
it down to zero or in a snoWStorm. Steer
through the sparkling sunshine OF
Winter day or splash through the slush
OF January thaW. You won't be struck
by lightning. There won't be any hail
stones to rip through the roof of the
car. Nor will you have to stop the car
While Mildred Scares the humble bee
out of the tonneau. And, need I add,
not a mosquito in mileful Of motor
ing.
1T took me a few Winters to get
used to vanilla I had always liked
the other favors better. Today it should
take fewer trials to make perfect, be-
cause four wheel brakes and loW-preS-
sure tires have improved the the flavor; flavor;
Well-insulated closed cars have added
quite a dash of sWeetening. The many
Winter gadgets now available finish up
the dish by serving it in style with
pat Of whip cream and a spoonful OF
Sirup.'
Proper Service Needed
But he adds the caution: Don't ex-
pect a thrill out of Jack Frost, unless
the car is we'll serviced, equipped with
an efficient heater and armed for the
occasion. You wouldn't play foot ball
without proper protection You wouldn't
nor tramping in the woods without
snow shoes A very essential point to
practice. Ask the ski-jumper.
II Is unVise, for instance, 10 expect
If the rfSer 1H Pe not ee hoS
to handle the motor efficiently. Nothing
is more exasperating than to struggle
away with a motor and succeed only
in running down the battery. That
is why the Winter motorist gets such
special pleasure out of having the
motor go off as promptly as in Sum-
often accounts for difficulty at the be-
ginning of the cold day. The provi-
dent motorist safeguards himself by be-
longing to a motor club that will send
a man to start his engine if, and when,
needed. He installS an oversize battery
and keeps it charged He uses the
best gas and is careful to use oil that
will timber up the bearings for quick
starting.
The fear of skidding keeps many
motorist by the flreside when he
might better be out in the open, en-
joying the ozone. Skidding these days
have the brakes properly equalized or
trying TO get through the Winter with
worn tire treads. Often drivers will
hcme thinking the streets are too slip
Cery for safety. 1t is just because
they do not realize that many brakes
should be warmed up before being used
for regular stopping. This is merely
a matter of running about 100 yards
with the brakes partly on and the
engine pulling the car in second gear.
Easier Gear Shifting.
Gear shifting is easier in Winter if
the hand throttle is set for faster
idling, especially during the initial
varming-up process. If the engine gets
very cold and the car stiffens-up when
parked in the low temperatures the
indications are that it isn't receiving
the right fabrication service. 1t should
run just as well in the cold as in the
heat of Summer There are many rea-
sons why it ought to run even better
Cheers for Winter motoring are in
the hearts of millions this year. They
are discovering that ride day means
keeping sickness away. y
(Copyright, 1880