WHY CARS CATCH FIRE.
SIMPLE FRECATJTTOH«.
The, risk of fire on a car is not great, but 'When it does occur it is mainly as a result of some neglect on the part of the owner. Even when a car is involved in a collision, if it is properly cared for, there should be no risk of.fire, unless the vehicle actually, overturns. The R:A.C. suggests that the following are the main causes of fire on ears, all of which can be obviated by a little attention.
* A leaking carburetter or leaking petrol pipe. A loose or broken exhaust gasket or a cracked exhaust pipe or silencer. ' Defective r ; insulation in - the wiring, especially in the main leads from the battery. Accumulation of oil and grease on the engine or in the shield beneath it. In addition to checking, and where discovered obviating the various possible causes of fire mentioned above, there are also two elementary precautions that should always be observed. These are: when filling up with petrol, always to swjtch off the engine and never to smoke anywhere near the petrol tank while the filler-cap is off.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 37, 14 February 1939, Page 16
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