THE COOLING SYSTEM.

Northern Advocate, 15 September 1934, Page 6

THE COOLING SYSTEM.

Probably the most neglected part of a motor car is the cooling system, ■which, however, has an important influence on engine efficiency. Except ,for an occasional topping up, most motorists seldom give a thought to it unless continual boiling occurs. Deposits caused by corrosion in the system can cause a marked loss of power and increase in oil consumption. .. It is important, therefore, to prevent corrosion to the greatest degree possible and to allow the cooling water to circulate freely. Deposits and corrosion can be prevented by the

use of cheap chemicals. In districts where presence of lime has hardened the water supply, trisodium phosphate should be added in the proportion of soz to each 100 gallons. Before using either of these mixtures, the cooling system should be flushed out. It should then be filled with the mixture, and drained off in about a month’s time to remove the small quantity of sediment which will have been formed. The mixture should also be used for topping up the radiator. When an old engine is badly corroded, slightly greater proportions can be used for a time to dissipate existing deposits.