UNOBSTRUSIVE ENGINES

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 251, 14 June 1932, Page 2

UNOBSTRUSIVE ENGINES

An outstanding feature of the new models, common to practically every make of car, is the unobstrusive way in which the mechanism carries on its work. Modern engines produce so little noise, vibration or fumes, that at normal cruising speeds its is difficult to realise that the car is actually being propelled hy a series of explo- « sions. This advance in itself materially lessens driving fatigue, because a quiet car can be driven for really long distances without causing nervous strain. If only drivers of motor vehicles would consider the many points that secure economical running, more miles could bs covered and the usefulness of the car extended. Even the little item of tyre pressure is often forgotten. Besides shortening the life of tyres, low pressure placed a totally unnecessary drag on the engine and so increases petrol consumption. A monthly clean up of the spark plugs also gives good results. A good spark ensures perfection conbustion and a greater power curve. Take a look at the carburetter and be sure that the mixture is right. Make certain there are no leaky joints in petrol pipes and don't use the choke so plentifully. Refuse to let oil escape through leaky gaskets and keep the oil level constant, so that dilution has less chance of getting away with the lubricant. * * * It was suggested by Mr. G. W. Tench at the meeting of the Canterhury Automobile Association last week that an effort should be made to provide competitions for light cars. Messrs. F. W. Johnson and B. Falck . supported Mr. Tench's recommenda- | tion that the question he left to the i'ncoming council. • j