DO YOU KNOW THIS?

Hawera Star, Volume L, 17 May 1930, Page 13

DO YOU KNOW THIS?

If it seems harder to steer the car towards the end of a long days run perhaps the air pressure in the front tyres has gone down. Check the tyies with the gauge. . , The handle that comes with the jack in a new car is likely to be pretty short. This makes it difficult to use the jack, especially under the rear axle. One can save a lot of trouble and labour by providing a longer handle.

A hint is to attach curtains or coverings on windows of the garage. This will keep sunlight from spoiling the finish of the car. __ In case of a fire due: to a short circuit, especially if just the wiring is burning, it is waste of time to use a fire extinguisher. The only means of eliminating the trouble is to disconnect the- wire at the battery terminal—and do not touch it with your bare hands.

If the headlight reflectors are smudged and weathered the task of cleaning them is a delicate but not difficult one. If a cleaner must be applied an effective one advocated by many car companies is jeweller’s rouge, it- may be moistened slightly with alcohol, if necessary. The cloths used must be soft, and but slight pressure applied upon the reflectors. Ignition troubles might be avoided if thcAviriivr on the car is checked occasionally. Often a leak due to a chafed wire will cause trouble, versal joints considerable punishment when travelling over rough roads. With the rear wheels bouncing, and the load forces badly unbalanced, it is difficult enough l'or the universals without having to withstand the power forces from the engine. Careful drivers coast over such rough spots, slowly.