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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1917
Page
4
The article warns that carbon buildup in engines stems from poor gasoline quality rather than engine wear. It critiques old time fixes like kerosene injections and chemical additives, notes their risks to engine parts, and endorses water injection as a safer removal method. It stresses reduced mileage and power from carbonized motors and urges regular cleaning to avoid knock and sluggish performance.
The California road program shows $74,740,012 spent on roads over six years, with about $24,000,000 for 1915 and 1916. The current year will add more than $15,000,000, nearing the federal aid appropriation of $75,000,000.
The official gas and oil saving committee proposes curbs on car use in France to preserve war materials and transport. Restrictions would affect taxicabs, service cars, and cars owned by officials as mobilization and fuel rationing limit private traffic. Louis Renault leads a protest against the plan, noting private car travel has already fallen due to requisition and driver mobilization.
The piece argues manufacturers push for more cars and improved freight from the railways rather than boastful ads. It notes dealers face tighter margins as vehicle shortages force careful trade-ins, set used car rooms, and disciplined pricing to avoid losses. It warns about reckless drivers and urges traffic officers to enforce laws to keep streets safe.
The article advises on extending the life of a car top through minimal maintenance. It notes folding the top for seasons prevents wear, suggests brushing inside and out, washing with soap and water to remove dust and grease, and warns against using gasoline which can dissolve waterproofing.
The metropolitan police in Peking issued a public notice restricting motor car speed in the city district. The limit is 600 builder's feet per minute and about 22 Chinese miles per hour, roughly eight miles, with the rule applying through the legation quarter at the administration commission's request to notify Chinese officials.
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