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Newspaper
Wellington Times
Location
Wellington, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1924
Page
6
The article urges careful control of motor transport costs through depreciation awareness and driver quality. It stresses hiring competent drivers, possibly with bonuses, and daily checks for wheel alignment and removing stones from twin tyres to prevent rapid rubber wear, warning that neglect inflates expenses. It highlights frequent maintenance as key to economy for both single trucks and fleets.
Guidance for carburettor adjustment using a long sloping hill or a straight road. A driver steers while a mechanic adjusts the instrument from the running board. Begin at 12 to 15 mph and open the throttle for 400 yard intervals to find smooth low speeds, best acceleration, and maximum speed.
The article stresses routes and road conditions for commercial transport. It argues owners should plan itineraries on well surfaced roads, even if slightly longer, to prevent overload damage and higher repair costs. It warns overloading reduces efficiency and increases annual maintenance expenses.
If an owner lacks repair equipment and cannot easily access a workshop the solution is to hire an experienced driver to detect faults early and fix them. The vehicle should be laid up periodically for inspection otherwise serious defects may develop and require longer idle periods later.
A simple rough test compares how oils flow on a tilted glass sheet. Heavier oils flow more slowly, indicating higher viscosity. Reheating the glass allows another comparison of how oils resist thinning under higher temperatures.
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