RULES FOR ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION

Evening Star, Issue 22455, 28 September 1936, Page 13

RULES FOR ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION

Nine simple rules for turning 100 per cent, of the petrol used in a motor car into comfortable and economical transportation have been worked out by General Motors. Science and engineering have made it possible for modern motor cars to use twice as much of the energy contained in petrol as did the cars of 30 years ago, statistics show. It is up to the motorist to do the few things that will enable him to take full advantage of these developments of science and engineering. Expressed in simple terms they are: — 1. Accelerate gently. Tramping on the accelerator pumps more petrol into the cylinders than can be used. Keep the foot steady. 2. Holding the car in second gear until it gets, up to high speed may easily double the petrol used in getting under way. 3. Always try to coast to a gradual stop. It costs money in petrol to rush up to a stop light and then jam on the brakes. 4. Keep tyres properly inflated. Under-inflated tyres mean extra work for the engine, which means more petrol consumed. 6. Letting the engine idle for long periods while parked hastens tho return for petrol. 6. Faulty spark plugs may waste as much as 10 per cent, of the petrol. 7. Keep the car properly lubricated at all times. It’s important to take care of crankcase lubrication properly, too. 8. For constant engine temperature keep the radiator filled to the proper level. An overheated engine uses more petrol. 9. And, finally, petrol can bo saved by having your motor tuned up at least every 5,000 miles of driving.