Neglected Automobiles Deemed Menace by Traffic Officials
Traffic officials warn neglected cars threaten motorists and pedestrians especially in fall and winter travel months. They cite defective lights tires and other parts as major accident causes with only about 28 percent of checked vehicles in safe condition. Road safety advocates urge voluntary biannual inspections, noting improvements at Mobilgas stations and garages.
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John Riley
Socally Gea
Winterproofing Urges Crankcase Flushing For Dusts
Mason Alexander of Alexander Mobilgas argues that air contains vast dust levels, with 115000 tiny particles per cubic foot. He notes a car’s crankcase breather intakes about 150000 cubic feet of air during 30 miles per hour driving, suggesting thorough winter maintenance to flush crankcases.
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Alexander Mobilgas
Dirt Buildup Damages Cars Says Mobil Gas Expert
E H Gray of General Petroleum Corp warns that sludge in crankcases and cooling systems shortens car life. He advocates six month inspections and 1000 mile oil changes, plus high grade gasoline and oil. Mobilgas offers twice yearly free inspections to promote long car life in winter program.
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E. H. Gray
General Petroleum Corporation
Mobilgas
Road to Safety in Winterproofing Car Care
Oliver Sly of Sly and Unruh Mobilgas urges thorough car checks twice a year to prevent costly repairs. He promotes winterproofing and offers a free inspection to improve road safety and save money on maintenance.
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Oliver Sly
Sly
Cars Talk on Care and Winterproof Inspections
Ira Unruh of Unruh's Service argues cars speak when neglected by drivers and require regular checkups and proper lubrication. He promotes a free Winterproof inspection system as the right answer to lengthen a car's life.
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Ira Unruh
Unruh
Railroad Revenues Shift With Car Balance
AAR reports 44 freight cars in service for every passenger car, highlighting the rail system's asset mix and revenue implications across freight and passenger traffic.
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American Railroads
The
Association of American Rail
Motorist Fears Auto Fails in Tight Spots
In this reminder for drivers, a motorist worries about potential failures during high speed travel or emergencies in city traffic. The piece notes jitters trigger a check at the nearest service station to ensure bearings, tires, and other crucial parts are in good condition.
Mobilgas Winter-Proof Check Up Program
Motorists welcome a free inspection system offered at Mobilgas stations for a limited time. The Winter-proof check up aims to calm fears, restore confidence, and reduce year-round operating costs by ensuring safe, economical vehicle condition.
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