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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 6 April 1922, Page 2

'rvO YOU KNOW exactly LJ « w hy Motor Spirit that stands the “ doctor ” is recognised as a superior product? Then here are a few reasons: Motor Spirit that is “ sour ” to the “ doctor ” contains sulphur , compounds. It is likely to decompose in storage, turn yellow, develop an offensive odour, and in a motor eat away metal parts of the carburettor. Motor Spirit that is “ sweet ” therefore is a better fuel for storing, and a better fuel to use. The “doctor” test is only one of the many quality requirements under which “BIG TREE” Motor Spirit is refined. Yet the price is but little more than cheap grade Gasolines which are not so thoroughly refined. Always ask for the pure, sure—- \ 'M. m \ Sole Importers: SPIRIT A. S. PATERSON & Co., Ltd. 4;

1 >2 m Wla as 4&) m m (//. & \ ; % % \ V ..J ® D:1 m 9 siiil I ® a = << quickly with good Motor Carbonisation ensues as much through incomplete combustion of petrol as from any other cause. Carbon kills the spark, pits the valve seats, and weakens compression. It causes knocking and racks your engine with pre-ignition. Meteor” Motor Spirit by its spontaneous, complete combustion, lessens carbonisation. It is a No. 1 grade super-refined motor-spirit specially distilled for our New Zealand climatic conditions. Nowhere else is it Take the first chance you get to try “Meteor. Stocked by all garages. r> 5 z I a o 0 SSI! □ 99 ft “Starts in a : ' ■ r , W., I Sole Distributors for Wellington, Nelson and Marlborough . BASRAUD & ABRAHAM LIMITED Wellington, Palmerston North and Branches 5