The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 April 1975 — Page 22
Here’s how to keep your car Spotless inside
Staining the cars interior fabric, especially for the first time, can be a trying experience. Usually the owner has been proudly keeping the outside clean and bright, but he or she has very little knowledge about how to remove a smudge of chocolate or shoe polish from the seat fabrics N«rt alway* dillivull Whether or not the stain is difficult to remove depends mainly upon the type of stain and the fabric. Most automobile seat and door panel upholstery use three types, according to Fisher Body Division of General Motors. 1 Vinyl coated fabrics 2 Genuine leather. 3. Synthetic cloth fibers (nylon or rayon i. Vinyl and leather are relatively easy to clean. In fact, there is but one recommended method of removing staips from these two types of fabrics. Use lukewarm water and only the suds from neutral soap worked into a piece of gauze or cheesecloth. This treatment should work on most stains. Synthetic fiber* Cleaning nylon or rayon cloth fibers is more of a challenge. For best results, stains should be removed as soon as possible after they have been made. The longer they set, the more difficult the job becomes. Experts warn that treatment of some stains, especially where water treatment is specified, may cause discoloration or disturbance of the finish. These negative results, however, may be considered preferable to the stain itself. Before discussing what can be done for stains, one should first learn what NOT to do when cleaning fabric. Here are four points to remember: 1. Never u»e ga*oline or naphtha. 2. Do not u*r M>lvenl*
Perilous life is led by car's spark plugs
Like the hero of £ spy adventure thriller, the spark plug lives a perilous life. Assaulted by a dangerous cast of "villains.” such as searing heat, corrosive chemicals, jolting electric current and jackhammer pounding, the plug makes agent 007‘s tribulations seem like a slap on the wrist by comparison. According to Champion Spark Plug Company, the plug itself operated in temperatures anywhere from sub-zero to 1,500’F or more. Occasional blasts of corrosive combustion gasses reaching heat in- * tensity of more than 4.000'F can assault the plugs. Pressure impacts of 2.000 pounds per square inch and electrical discharges of 10.000 volts or more also batter spark plugs. In 10.000 miles of driving, the spark plug will fire 15 million times. After approximately 10,000 miles, the punishment the plug endures takes its toll. Electrode wear, caused by the punishing combination of electrical and chemical assaults, is irreversible. So. the plug can
»uch a* acetone, lacquer thinner*, enamel reducer* or nail polish remover. 3. Do not u*c laundry MNip*. bieache* or reducing a«cnl*. They weaken fabric and change it* color. I. Do not use too much cleaning fluid becauae an exccsKtve amount may destroy rubber padding or leave a solvent ring. There are two ways of cleaning general soilage from cloth fabrics. One is with a cleaning fluid and the other is with detergent foam cleaners. Cleaning Fluid Use Cleaning fluid, which can usually be obtained through an automobile dealer or reputable automotive supply house, should be used to clean stains containing grease, oil or fats. Here’s how to use it: 1. Vacuum area to remove loose dirt. 2. Always clean at least a full panel or section of trim by masking off adjacent trim along stitch or weld lines. 3. Mix detergent type of foam cleaner* strictly according to directions on label. 4. Use foam only on a clean sponge or soft bristle brush. Do not wet fabric excessively or rub harshly with a brush. 5. Wipe clean with a slightly damp absorbent towel or cloth. 6. Immediately dry fabric with a dry towel or v hair dryer. 7. Rewipe fabric with dry absorbent towel or cloth to restore the luster of the trim and to eliminate any dried residue. Good housekeeping inside the family car can mean extra dollars at trade-in time, so it should be worth your effort to keep it tidy and spotless.
A fro w no longer provide economical performance. That’s why automotive experts recommend installation of a new set of plugs after 10,000 miles on most cars.
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Filters stand guard against engine wear
Popular tourist attractions in places like London. Ottawa or Washington are the famous changing of the Guard ceremonies. While not nearly as colorful as the rituals at Buckingham Palace, Parliament Hill or the Tomb of the Unknowns, there’ is a guard changing ceremony that’s important to a motor vehicle. The automotive guards
Plug the hole in your tank A tune-up saves 1 to 2 gallons in every tankful Our tests have shown that, on the average, a car driven over ten thousand miles without a tune-up wastes 1 to 2 gallons in every tankful. It takes an untuned car 7‘ 2 car lengths more to pass another vehicle at 50mph. And an untuned car spews more harmful pollutants into the air we breathe, and has twice as many ’ won t starts", as a tuned car. So please get a tune up every ten thousand miles And remember, no matter what KW kind of car you happen to drive... I CHAMPION I we’ve got your plug. I RbB Toledo. OH 43641 We’ve got your plug. B. F. GOODRICH ’ Life Saver 78 Radial Steel XLM Features 2 Full Steel Belts 40,000 Mile Guarantee Polyester Cord Body Dual Tread Compound Decoupling Groove Traction Block Tread Rtfi yFT/drW II Benefits ImCTrMmlj Improved Handling tjjQ vN fMiWj f f Better Traction 1 Strong And Resilient Smooth Riding Insured Tire Value wmMSMMV Attractive Appearance Stop in, have some coffee and if you wish, kick our tires. Let Steve or Jim White show you this quality tire at a very reasonable price. WHITE'S o Mobil o |lll| * SERVICE I 83A-EO3I | BOADUNOnH NoanwDSTSi
are the filters that protect a car’s engine from potentially serious' harm. The air, oil and gasoline filters help screen out foreign materials from vital engine parts. The air filter prevents dirt from entering the carburetor where the air and fuel is mixed. When clogged, the filter can cease functioning, resulting in poor engine per-
formance and, often, a drastic loss of fuel economy. Most cars today use disposable filters which should be replaced at 10,000 miles as part of an engine tune-up. THE INSIDE STORY A device allowing mechanics to look inside an automobile engine without disassembling the engine has been developed by American Optical. This flexible fiber rod contains its own source of cold light and saves service personnel time and labor.