FUEL WASTE.
Neglect of lubrication is the cause of much waste of petrol in privately owned cars. A labouring engine, it will be readily understood, makes unduly heavy calls on the fuel supply. It is not possible for the' ordinary passenger car user to tune, up liis machine to its maximum capacity, but he can watch the points upon which the expert tuner relies for efficiency, and by this means can keep the machine iu reasonably good working order. With poor compression, the motor cannot develop full power, and if the cylinders are scored there will be excessive oil consumption. Badly fitting piston rings or valves or leaks around the spark plugs militate against full engine power. Much is to be gained by adjusting the valve tappets correctly. It is necessary to. keep the crank case oil fresh, and care must be taken to. get only oil of a suitable grade. If the cooling system is not kept clean it wilt act tardily and weaken tlie efficiency of the engine and cause overheating. Failure of a correct mixture in the carburetter will follow, causing late firing.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 30 March 1929, Page 10
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186FUEL WASTE. Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 30 March 1929, Page 10
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