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Show Good Automobile Care Pays Motorist Well in Dividends Longer life for his automobile and smaller maintenance costs are within the reach of every motorist who will - observe a few fundamental rules, according ac-cording to a bulletin issued by the American research foundation. "No matter how expensive a car may be, the efficiency of Its' operation. Its upkeep cost and lasting qualities are dependent. In large measurt on the care it gets," the bulletin sets forth. "At least twice each year every car In operation should have a general , overhauling. As soon as possible after cold weather sets in, and again when the weather turns warm, the carburetor carbu-retor should be adjusted, the gasoline feed lines should be 'blown out' and sediment drained from the vacuum tank, the radiator should be drained and filled with the proper fluid, the oil reservoir, transmission and differential dif-ferential drained, flushed and replenished, replen-ished, the motor tuned up, body bolts and screws tightened and the battery and ignition system Inspected. "Every 10,000 miles brakes should be relined, and they should be inspected in-spected at frequent intervals through out the entire automobile season. "The car manufacturer's , recommendation recom-mendation to frequency of greasing or oiling should be followed closely. Make sure that transmission ano differential dif-ferential are not overlooked. Many of the heaviest repair bills are due to neglect of these vital parts. "Don't use 'cheap' lubricants. Get an expert's advice on the viscosity or degree of 'heaviness' of motor oil required, re-quired, but be sure that he remembers remem-bers the common sense principle which has been scientifically proved that as piston and cylinder walls wear the space between them necessarily increases and there comes a time In the life of the average car when a heavier grade of oil Is needed to sea) this space and prevent 'blow-by' with all Its attendant evils. "Test by actual use in your own car to discover which of the three general types of gasoline is best fitted to your needs. It will pay you In both mileage and performance. "Don't wait until "the car breaks down or refuses to bulge. A good mechanic can prevent as well as cure." |