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Show Motorists Can Assist in Conserving Supply of Oil Conservation of national petroleum reserves, for which government and Industry are working, is furthered by the motorist who saves himself time, trouble and money by driving safely and sanely and keeping his car in good repair. The federal government, through the federal oil conservation board, is committed to the policy of oil conservation con-servation In order to assure a future supply of lubricants, fuels and other petroleum products. The petroleum industry itself, from oil field to filling station, constantly Is working to prevent pre-vent waste. Motor car manufacturers are improving engine' and carburetor design so that the greatest possible power, mileage and efficiency may be obtained from the least possible gasoline. gaso-line. Tests show that the average motor vehicle wastes much of the heat value of its fuel, mainly through Incom plete combustion due to Improper carburetor car-buretor setting. There is waste also through excessive use of the choke, unnecessary idling, driving at excessive exces-sive speeds, racing the motor and unnecessary un-necessary acceleration. Dragging brakes, lack of lubrication, lack of pressure in tires, loose pistons and rings, loose connections, sticking valves and other mechanical faults tend to cause undue consumption of gasoline. |