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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1915
Page
24
A Washington advisory urges caution for summer road trips warning that soft earth near ditches and negligent drivers endanger travelers. It stresses obeying motor laws, keeping to the middle of the road, avoiding speeding, and reporting dangerous motorists.
The Washington Automobile Club grows as new members join daily. Members will meet soon to discuss traffic regulations and touring services, with A A A efforts aiding better legislation. The club, allied with the American Automobile Association, promotes cooperation among motor car owners and plans local discourse on motorist concerns.
The Buick Motors local branch shows the first Buick 1516 cars with a 115 inch wheelbase and 45 horsepower overhead valve six. The model costs $985 and features Delco starter electric lights double bulb headlights and full floating rear axle. Buick plans to abandon four cylinder production at Flint, Michigan as sixes become the exclusive focus this year. FR. AL Martin, branch manager, touts immediate interest and declares Buick will produce more sixes than any other car maker.
The article notes spirited Aorges in Virginia often led by women. It advises approaching slowly and speaking to the horse to ease fear. It says horses respond to human voice from a frightened object and promotes following a golden rule for safer touring.
Auto makers rush new models into spring markets to capture brisk buying. Olds Motor Works led with a 1916 June four and an August eight release, aiming to shape local demand and beat late summer launch timing.
Repeated additions to crankcase oil may help briefly but once the oil becomes saturated with mineral wear and gasoline, it loses lubricating quality. When gasoline mixes with oil and passes piston rings, the lubricant becomes very poor.
The article explains float level issues in carburetors causing flooding and reduced pulling power for new drivers. Improper adjustment or a faulty float valve can flood the carburetor. tapping the needle into the valve seat may stop leaks, and an experienced mechanic can diagnose and repair the problem.
A motorist explains that when the clutch is in high gear the engine may lose power and almost stop, pointing to possible carburetor or spark control issues. If compression is good and ignition is solid, readjust the carburetor for proper mixture to restore pulling power. Saxon Motors reports a May shipment record, with triple the previous year and the largest month ever.
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