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Show ' WINTER CAR CARE ! ROUTINEOUTLINED Autos in Storage and in Service Need Attention. To assure automobile owners of maximum automobile comfort and ettl-r ettl-r ciency during the coming cold months ' service experts have prepared a list of suggestions which cover the essential points of pre-wlnter car preparation. Where a motor car Is not to be used during the winter, the experts advise storing It In a dry, evenly heated and not too light place. The car should be waahed and dried, all oil and water drained off, wheels Jacked up to lift weight from tires, the tires partly deflated, de-flated, and unpalnted metal parts coated with heavy oil or vaseline to prevent rust or corrosion. Oil Should be Added. To prevent rusting of rings and cylinder walls the spark plutcs should bo removed and one gill of engine oil poured Into each cylinder. Then distribute dis-tribute the oil by turning the engine over a number of times and replace the plugs.. Where It Is Intended to keep the car In commission changes In operating conditions call for attention to certain Important details. It Is Important that cars be In good operating condition condi-tion to overcome the rigors Imposed by cold weather. ' Whenever possible owners are urged to use the facilities of service stations. For those who prefer to condition their own cars these suggestions should be followed: Remove all accumulated sludge from the oil pan and refill with oil of good quality, frequent oil changes during the winter, with proper adjustment adjust-ment of the ernnkense ventilator, will safeguard oil circulation. Lubricate the chassis completely. Change oil In the transmission and differential. Inspect In-spect and clean the generator and replace re-place any worn parts. ' Check the battery bat-tery and recharge the electrical system sys-tem if necessary. Clean Starting Motor. Remove and clean the starting motor mo-tor and replace worn parts Clean connecting cable terminals of electrical elec-trical system and grease those at the battery, generator, starting motor and starting switch. Clenn and adjust distributor and spark plug points. Inspect In-spect cables and replace If necessary. Reset timing. Clean gasoline and vacuum tanks, gas lines and carburetor. Adjust carburetor car-buretor to proper winter mixture. Tighten water hose connections or replace worn hose If necessary. Pour In antl-freeze mixture. If alcohol Is used check specific gravity weekly to prevent freezing of the mixture. Align wheels to prevent tire wear. Tighten body bolts and spring clips. Adjust clutch, brake pedals and brakes for cold weather driving. |