Buoyant Coil Springs Highlight 1949 Oldsmobile Comfort
Local dealer Heber Jones touts buoyant four wheel coil springs and reinforced frame design boosting ride comfort in the 1949 Oldsmobile Series 76 and Series 98 Futuramic. The cars feature hydraulic brakes, improved wind shield area, larger glass, and safer seat adjustments plus new push button outside door handles and fresh paint and trim.
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Heber Jones
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Middletown
Oldsmobile Enineers
Fisher
Oil level myths about engine consumption
The article debunks the idea that lower crankcase oil levels reduce consumption. It states that keeping the oil at or below full prevents thinning and burning. More oil helps maintain quality, while insufficient oil accelerates breakdown and diluent need.
Car Care Nuggets From an Early Auto Column
The column notes lowering compression ratio with increased supercharging for engine balance while emphasizing correct tire pressures for front end alignment. It criticizes maroon as a poor car color despite coatings, warns of power loss from a clogged exhaust, and singles out the crankshaft as a key engine part alongside a tiny micromotor powering electric car accessories.
Shifting Down Gears for Smooth Driving
Advice on using lower gears before engine strain occurs during downhill driving. Warns against waiting until the car speeds high to shift and notes double clutching can ease the strain on synchro mesh transmissions.
Smarter Gear Shift Tip for Low-Speed Driving
The text notes that accelerating with the clutch pedal down and gears in neutral speeds the engine comparatively, but advises shifting to second gear at 25 miles per hour for a smarter approach.
Cooling off period for car repairs noted by experts
Experts warn car repairs require a cooling off period before and after work. Engines should reach room temperature before re tightening head nuts. Allow warm up, cool down, and multiple test cycles to catch necessary adjustments.
Summer Car Noise Warns of Worn Universals
The article notes how normal engine and chassis sounds become clearer with open windows signaling potential trouble. A rattling dish sound against a stone wall helps identify worn universal joints and related wear, suggesting inspection is wise.
Oil loss through engine breather explained
The article explains that oil escaping from the crankcase breather is common when pressures are high. It notes baf fled plates in racing engines to curb loss, cites worn piston rings as a usual cause, and suggests cleaning the filler pipe as a simple fix.
Speeding warned by timing not speed checks
The piece argues that careful drivers should slow by ten percent to stay safer, noting that reducing speed often fails because runners rely on time rather than speed meters. A slower pace tempts you to run longer, underscoring timing over gauges.
Hudson earns safety award for leading car design
Alfred Best presents A E Barit with a special safety award recognizing Hudson Motors for its distinguished public safety contributions through innovations like the step-down design Monobilt unit body Triple Safe brakes and recessed floor. G H Pratt Barit Best and Harry Armand photographed.
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Hudson Motor Car Company
A. E. Barit
Hudson
Alfred M. Best
Safety Engineering Magazine
G. H. Pratt
Barit
Best
Harry Armand
Automotive tips and new car features for smoother performance
The article discusses throttle use to restart hot engines, fuel jet effects, and observations on speed control away from cities. It notes how momentary throttle wide-open action can clean jets, plus features like tire jack hangers, acceleration pump fuel delivery, expansion chambers for wiper pulsations, bonded brake lining, and combined starter ignition switches.
Why oil use changes on long trips for your car
The issue arises from diluent accumulating in the crankcase during short cold runs around town. On a long trip the diluent burns off, leaving less oil consumption on the return leg as only oil remains in the engine.
Ultra Styling Marks Pontiac Station Wagon
One of the outstanding style kits of the new 1949 Pontiac Silver Streak line is the ultra styled station wagon. McCarthy Motor Sales of Middletown notes the model retains basic wagon features while incorporating modern styling and engineering improvements. The design includes center poised wider seats and improved visibility.
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McCarthy Motor Sales
Central Avenue
Middletown
Pontiac
Car maintenance Q and A on air cleaners and clutch wear
Readers ask about gas mileage impacts from air cleaners and the effect of a clogged air cleaner. An automatic carburetor adjustment matters. a clogged cleaner can enrich the fuel mixture and lower mileage. A tightening clutch and shaft heat can make shifting harder as the car runs.
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Wm. K
Pontiac Travelux Ride For 1949 Silver Streaks
Pontiac engineers announce Center Poised seating that places the rear seat ahead of the axle for balanced ride. Sealed air plane-type shock absorbers and Nu-Cushion springing with low pressure tires make up the Travelux Ride system for smoother comfort and stability.
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Pontiac
Cold Rubber Feted At Plant Conversion In Baton Rouge
In Baton Rouge the Copolymer Corporation converts its plant to produce cold rubber. Officials claim it lasts 30 percent longer, reduces imports, and costs less than natural rubber. Production is 30,000 tons yearly with 350 workers, potentially obsoleting rubber trees.
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Baton Rouge
Non
Copolymer Corporation
United States
C. H. Hulings
A. L. Freedlander
W. B. Reynolds
Phillips Petroleum Company
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McConn Motors
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