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THE CHINA MAIL.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1930,
MOTORISTS THIS IS YOUR PAGE
the Cheap Oil Fiend's Nightmare
UNNECESSARY REPAIR
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use.
HERE are two kinds of economy one is economy in price, and the other is
in economy
Price economy always makes a very persuasive appeal. It takes place immediately at the time of purchase. It is definite-easy to figure and It gives quick action. But price economy always involves a serious prospective forfeiture; for, like starving the goose that lays the golden egg, the price-economy lubricant is quality-starved. It does not possess the required ability to make good in service. Important advantages expected in service must be sacrificed, thereby decreasing the value of the lubricant through a lessening of the economy in use,
Only lubricants of real quality are truly economical, for the value of the savings that comes through good service, always excel mere price saving. The motive of every purchase of lubricating oil is always service. When the motorcar owner is more particular about the price to buy than the ability of the lubricating oil to perform the service expected of it, the outcome is usually disappointment and eventually extravagance — un- necessary repairs or replacements, for instance,
A good lubricating oil and a cheap lubricating oil, even though made for the same purpose, are as different-in-their- make-up as day from night. The good lubricant, costing more to buy because of its quality, lasts longer, does more, produces finer results, performs more dependably; and, in connection with its use, there
no worries, griefs, aggravations, in- conveniences, unexpected repairs or replacements. The good lubricating oil, through the calibre of the results it delivers, makes the cheaper lubricating oil by comparison, expensive, even if the cheaper lubricating oil has been purchased for much lesa a gallon.
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The only accurate basis of figuring the true cost and actual worth of a lubricating oil is by the apprisal of its value in ser- vice and then compare and compute the sum-total of these with the price paid to buy it.
Vacuum Oil Company
A DEPENDABLE
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EIGHT
luxurious and economical
and
Owners of the Dodge Eight-in. Bodies are squeakproof, rattle- Line dit a truly economical proof, exceptionally roomy motor..car It has the comfortable. The Internal hy. pendability so typical of all draulic brakes need no lubri- Dodge cars. It requires little in cation or equalising adjustments attention or maintenance; de- livers its smooth, vigorous power with surprisingly low fuel and oil consumption The safe, silent Mono-Piece Steel
In economy as well as in power and masterful perform- once, the Dodge Eight-in-Line is a sound choice for those who ask much of a motor car.
DODGE BROTHERS
SOUTH CHINA MOTOR CAR CO-
WHEEL SLIPPAGE.
Causes Variations in Distances Registered.
Automobile drivers Bre often puzzled by the apparent variations
CAR VALUE.
Result of Engineering Advances.
сага were
of their speedometers in measuring Engineering research in the the distances between two geogra- | automotive industry is responsible phical points. The mystery, In for the continuous rise in the value part, is due to the fact that the | of to-day's motor cara, according tu wheels of an automobile alip. As a the manager of the Dragon Motor rough average it may be said, sc | Car Company. cording to Mr. C. H. Getz, Fisk He states the car manufacturers Tyre dealer, that wheel slippage ae-have, from year to year, improved |counts for 4 miles in every 100; in automobiles at no cost or with even other words, 1,000 miles of actual lower cost to the public. These travel registers about 1,040 on the economies are the result of mileage dial of the speedometer. engineering achievement, which is Slippage varles with the air pres-responsible for improved cars and sure in the tyres, with wet and improved methods of making them. slippery roads, with bumps that set "If to-day's cars were produced the rear wheels to spinning, with with yesterday's methods," he said, the number and degrees of curves "the cost of a car would be so pro- and grades, with car speeds, and hibitive that it could be purchased if with the expertness of different only by relatively few persons. drivers in stopping and starting yesterday's
produced smoothly.
with to-day's methods, the result "Slipping tyres grind off rubber," would be more or less the same. says the Flak tyre man. "While This is not intended as a disparage- slipping cannot be alfalnated en- ment of the early efforts of the tirely, it can be greatly reduced if engineers. On the contrary, it is the tyres are kept at the correct air recognized that their efforts mada pressure. With the high speeds possible the high development of to common to-day, tyre manufacturers | day's car. The veteran engineers are accomplishing wonders in-build-to-day occupy, of course, as high a ing long-life rubber that stands up place in the industry as any who for thousands of miles under the came along later.. emery-like scraping of fast slipping "There have been all around im- wheels against concrete paveprovements in practically every
part of the car. ments."
Quick drying lacquer and the self starter will al- ways stand out as some of the his. tory making major achievements in the industry. These developments with their multitudinous benefits, -were-a-mighty-influence in-the-pro-.
greas of the industry.
HILLMAN.
The New Vortic Eight.
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Two departures of qutstanding Importance are revealed in the Hillman programme for 1931. new and most attractive Straight Eight, known as the Vortic, is to be added to the range; while re- Juctions have been made In the price of the present Straight Eight.
The Vortic has. a 19.7 h.p. en gine of great flexibility and power. It is fitted with the Illman patented "Turbo" combustion head which greatly adds to its eff ciency, specially designed connect- Ing rods combining extreme light- ness with great strength and a five bearing erankshaft harmoni- eally balanced to damp out the alightest vibration,
FOR MORE
mileage
use the NEW
AIR-FLIGHT
PRINCIPLE TYRES BY
FISK
Obtainable at all garages upon request.
Sole Distributors:
GILMAN & CO., LTD.
Telephone-28011.-
4A, Des Voeux Road Central.
"After this, development follow- MOTOR AMBULANCE. ed development. In 1927 the fuel supply system was revolutionised Comfort and Utility in
by introduction of the fuel pump. Besides. its mechanical advantages, it, made possible a saving of mil- the purchasers of lions a year to automobiles. This saving was im portant, but far more important is the fact that the fuel pump made possible increased horsepower at much lower cost. So development of the fuel pump played a most im portant part in making automobiles more efficient and at the same time cheaper to run.
New Type.
A now type of motor ambulanco was exhibited on November 4 in the quadrangle of the County Hall, Westminster, by Messrs. W and G. du Cros.
Thna Ra-dien CET A FISK!
£100 CARS.
Gives Promise of Materialising.
The long-awaited £100 car as.. sumes definite shape and gives. promise of materialising not as the result of anything startling,. but in the natural development of The vehicle is of the hospital, as baby care, says The Light Car and distinct from the accident, type, Cyclecar. In years gone by an and is mounted on a Clement Tal- optimistic public awalted its ad bot chassis. It has a six-cylinder vent much as they would have engine and a double reduction low looked forward to the hoped-for loading type rear axle. The appearance of some new 'star în driver's seat is completely enclosed, the firmament, and the ambulance has "Purdah" Yat the signs of to-day are all- neutral-tinted glass windows and significant; prices falling
4-WHEEL STEERING ?
Are
"If the motorist would compare the cost of various units on his car to-day with those of ten or fifteen years ago, he would be amazed. The instruments on the instrument a special fireproof and washable nearer and nearer to the 2100 An outstanding feature of the board alone would to-day make a floor.
mark, and the value for money car's lay-out is the central change, most. interesting comparison.
There is accommodation for two offered exceeds anything imagined. 4-speed gear-box with silent third Speedometers, many times more hospital-type stretchers, and an oc by the most optimistic dreamer. (or "Traffic Top") ratio. In top efficient to-day, are much lower in casional seat with mattresses and Four-wheel brakes, chromium plat- it has a maximum speed of 70 cost than years ago, sơ are am- upholstery of washable rubber.ing, electric lighting and starting. m.p.h. and in "Traffic Top" its meters, thermo gauges, oil gauges, There is also a water-heating appa- large-section tyres and so on have maximum speed exceeds 50 m.p.h. gnaoline.gauge The total sav-ratus, a fitted wash-basin, and a fallen naturally Into place on Oil and air cleaners are fitted, Ings to car owners over a period cupboard for sanitary utensils. cars costing for the new season while a hot spot adds to the eff of a few years that engineering The coat of the ambulance com- from £122 10s, upwards, whilst för the first time in history a four- elency of the carburation. Igniscience has made possible through plete ia £850. tion is by coil. An open propeller development of these Instruments,
speed gearbox has been incorpor- ated in the design of a light ear shaft carries the drive to the would be staggering. spiral bevel, banjo type, rear axle. "There is no wonder that auto-
costing no more than £130. Let it Thermostatically operated radía-mobile value to-day is about double
not be forgotten, too, that for £87 Įtor shutters, Marles steering that received in a motor
10. one can buy to-day a family model three-wheeler of world-wide (which can be fitted for eight 1914." right or left-hand drive), and
Verily, the development of amall cars will constitute the four-wheel Duo Servo brakes ars'
pages in the other important chassis features.
The Vortic Saloon, the only model at present listed, is of hand- some appearance, due largely to the excellent lines of the bonnet and the depth and boldness of the radiator, It has an easily operat correspondence for the 12 monthe My idea would be to have the cd sliding sun roof, a alightly was over 1% millions, and outward rear wheels turning in the oppo- sloping windscreen and wire correspondence exceeded 21⁄2 mll- site direction to the front wheels, wheels with large diameter hub | Hons. The Touring Department thus making them follow the very caps.
The saloon is equipped was issuing 2,000 tours per day for with Triplex glass and furniture every working day of the year. hide upholstery. Ma F
No less than £628,000 was spent directly for service to members on the road.
The 14 h.p. model Iz retained un- altered.
The Dodg
Des Voeux Road Central
Tel. 25614.
put on rný čas forth
car in
A MATTER OF MILLIONS.
"The Cause of 90 Per Cent. of Skids."
renown.
Why not four-wheel steering most romantic asks an Auto-car correspondent. I chronicles of motoring, The number of miles covered by know it sounds very absurd, but British Automobile Association I think it could be done with sac- road patrols during the past year cess, especially on cars of the T.T. was 26 millions. The total inward | type.
natural course taken by the front wheels. The way the rear wheels have to cut round a corner la, I believe, the cause of 90 per cent. of the skidding accidents.
An Historic Shrine of Aviation.
DODGE
HILEAGE MARATHON CAR
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