bargain PETROL BARGAIN PETROL r~ ■■ m E ik . 7 A f ■ ZA .. . -v L i \w m im 93 M I I HP?** 0 I wont ri/k itII might b© £?£? al anq price* bS?rs $ Its a serious risk indeed said the chemist. WHEN you go bargain hunting for petrol you are inviting unJ seen dangers. There m vy be free sulphur in some of the “cheap’ brands offered to you, causing corros on of carburetor and f # v^/j vacuum floats, piping and petrol leads. any of the so-called “cheap” brands o ! motor spirit contain heavy kerosene fractions which do not vaporise, but, ALljf Jo t\. / \ working past the piston rings in a fHil \\/ f|/ liquid form, dilute the oil in the crankcase. Then follow the impairing of the lubricating value of the oil and loss of power, a condition entailing costly replacement and repair bills. All for the sake of a few pence saved on fuel. Is it worth while to take such a risk ? On the other hand, when you buy a motor spirit of repute you buy a quality product. You buy a well-balan :ed spirit, scientifically refined to give you the highest volatility, consistent with maximum power. A Company whose name and reputation are valued at millions will not sacrifice the quality of its products. It can only lay the facts before you, Mr. Motorist, and warn you of the dangers in using so-called “cheap’’ petrol. Plume Motor Spirit is refined to a rigid specification. It is particularly suited to the New Zealand m >torists’ need. Plume quality never varies and will remain in the future at its present high standard. You can always be sure of getting quality by filling at the Plume pump. Don’t abuse your Car with so-called “Cheap” Motor Spirit—it pays to use Plume, PLUME VACUUM OIL COMPANY P™ LTP
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 18577, 27 September 1928, Page 5
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