{ § SATURDAY, DECEMBER DAILY BRITISH WHIG | 1 ™ oF - Alco-meter Service is something new in all leading garages and: service stations, giving "Maple Leaf" Non-freeze protection. After you have had a mixture of "Maple Leaf" denatured Alcohol and water in your radiator for a while and you wish know how strong the mixture Percentage S. A. E. Handbook Bureau of Standards is, just stop at any 'garage or service station dis- 10 24 degrees above 2" degrees above playing the "Maple * denatured Alcohol sign, x 1 iow ET and they will test the mixture with an "Alco-Meter"' 40 go. 2" below and tell you the exact Freezing Point. 50 34.» 18 The Bureau of Standards Table calls for much more alcohol to furnish THAT'S "ALCO-METER" SERVICE How Much Alcohol For The Radiator? Not Only Supply The Right Proportion At First, But Maintain It FOR THE BENEFIT OF THOSE who have only recently acquired cars and also for those who do not keep in mind or on file data in regard to the proportion of denatured alcohol required to protect the cooling water from freezing at different temperatures, the following table is presented, the figures being taken from the 8. A. E. Handbook and the Bureau of Standards. The latter vary considerably from the former. The per- centages given represent the proportion of denatured alcohol, the rest st the mixture being water, and the degrees Fahrenheit represent the temperatures at.which the varioys mixtures freege. Freezing Points protection at the lower temperatures and may be the safer to follow, although it is believed that the 8. A. B. table calls for enough alcohol to protect against the development of bursting pressures in the liquid, and it probably specifies enough alcohol to prevent the formation of sufficient floating ice crystals to Impede circulation through the radiator passages In supplying alcohol anti-freeze proceed as follows: Find out the total liquid capacity of the cooling system from the instruction book or dealer or by measuring it. Determine the amount of alcohol required. For instance, if the Bureau of Standards table is to be followed, if the cooling system holds 16 quarts and protection is desired down to 2 degrees below zero 0.40 x 16 -- 6.4 quarts of alcohol will be required. Drain and flush out the system with water. Replace all the drain plugs. Pour into the radiator the 614 quarts of alcohol and then fill the system com- pletely with water. By supplying alcohol--the lighter liquid--Afirst, it will mix with the water very readily, but complete admixture can be {nsured in a pump system, by running the engine for a few moments or in a thermosiphon system by running it until a little heat is developed. In most parts of this country, for cars that are indoors overnight, if The New Ford Coupe An entirely new body design of remarkable beauty as well as practical utility, is the distinguishing feature of the new Ford Coupe. The body lines follow in one graceful sweep from the new high radiator to the "Turtle-back™ curve of the rear deck, which has been enlarged to conveniently accommodate bulky grips and packages. Upholstering is luxuriously deep both in. the seat and back, the covering being of rich brown broadcloth with mahogany stripe. A recess shelf is provided behind the seat, for parcels. 4 Interior fittings include revolving window regulators, and door locks and handles finished in nickel. The large rear window is fitted with silk Only mixtures of "Maple Leaf" denatured Alcohol and water can be tested in this way. The exact freezing resistance of other mixtures become un- known after a time, and expose your car to the risks of freezing. A mixture of "Maple Leaf' denatured Alcohol and water gives better satisfaction at less cost. Correct Winter Driving preparations when "Maple Leaf" denatured Alcohol is used, are as follows: Empty and flush the radiator / and cooling system and see that there are no leaks. Allow a free flow of air to ,- Tighten or renew the hose the fan at all times, | connections, Then with Maple Leaf 'Tighten the gaskets. Brand denatured Alcohol in . Put fan and belt in good order your radiator--your car Is and renew belt if neeggpary. completely protected, ~Donot run car with radiator cover or cardboard in front. CANADIAR INDUSTRIAL ALCOHOL COMPANY uUMITED A consYw LLE.ONT. Kingston Battery Service W. MILNE, PROPRIETOR. ALL MAKES OF STORAGE BATTERIES, TORS, GENERATORS AND MAGNETOS REPAIRED OUR PRICE FOR CHARGING BATTERIES PHONE 1925J. 118 BROCK 8ST. WE ARE NOW BOOKING ~ ORDERS FOR WINTER Automobile Painting SELECT FINISHING FROST'S AUTOMOBILE PAINTING 200-5058 QUEEN STREET. For Auto Repairs For all kinds of Automobile repair work, and where a real mechanic is needed, see us and have it done right. R. GREENLEES Angrove's Auto Males, 146 Sydenham Street Phone 1282, AA FOR AUTO ELECTRICAL REPAIRS ~ See F. HALL The Auto Electrician--20 years' experience Storage Batteries recharged and repaired. All work guaranteed. 335 King Street - - - - Telephone 939 FLAT RATE SERVICE Bring jour car in, or send for us to call and get it. We: will give you a flat rate for overhauling it or repairing it. First class mechanies. Bpecial Compressed Air Oil Spray- er for removing squeeks, and the Greasing Rack, are some of) the features. : Service day or night (repairing and washing). | | | Manufactu red in Kingaton With Kingion Arik Kingston Brains. 1 . IS KINGSTON EFFICIENT 2 Show your faith tn focal jndustries and utilize home-made 309% of alcohol is kept in the water, freezing dangers are slight. ONE CYLINDER PUMPS OIL | PUMPS OIL & wove ll might account for its being over oiled. seis PRIMER WON'T START ENGINE M. 8. writes: I am finding it next to impossible to start my en- gine these cold mornings It has no choker on the carburetor air- inlet, but there is a primer, which can be turned on from the driver's position, that sucks gasoline from the fuel line and is supposed to spray it into the intake, when the starter turns the engine over, It D. G. C. writes: The spark plug of the fifth cylinder of my engine goo 26% Work 28 1; eed 0. "What has troubled me for a long time by getting oily and shorting and re- cently I had new piston rings fitted n this cylinder to remove this| trouble, but this has not helped matters at all. What do you think s the trouble? Answer: Have the walls of this cylinder been recently inspected for scratches and groovings? If such defects exist, piston rings cannot be expected to stop ofl pumping, as Answer:, Perhaps the spray- the oil will follow up the grooves | nozzle of this primer has become and pass the rings, It is hardly to| clogged with dirt. Maybe the op- be expected that this cylinder bore | erating device does not actually is any more out of round than the| open the gasoline passage as it ap- others, but if it should happen to| pears to do, or it may be there is be so, this might account for its|an air leak around where the pri- over oiling, as circular rings cannot | mer {s connected into the manifold' fit all around the walls of a cylin -| You better take it apart and see der which Is considerably oval in|that there is no obstruction pre- bore. If this engine is splash lu-| venting the flow of fuel and no bricated and there is anything | failure of the valve to open when about the splash trough or the |the control is operated. The tighter scoop on. the connecting rod of this | the throttle is closed the greater cylinder that causes its walls to re- | will be the suction created to op- ceive an extra heavy splash .this' erate the primer. of general interest to the motorist will de answered dy Questions Mr. Clough in this column, space permitting. If an immediate answer is desired, enclose self-addressed, stamped envelope. "experienced, HOW T0 KEEP THE FACTORY INH A Good Polish Is Necessary, as Water Alone WIIl Not Remove the Scum. In place of the thrill, now rarely which came from glimpsing a sparking carriage) drawn by a spanking pair of Well- groomed high-steppers, we have the pleasure of seeing wonderfully de- signed, luxurious cars roll Jy, in all the glory of exquisite stream lines in glistening varnish and japan. To keep these modern vehicles looking one hundred per cent. fit calls for as much care as was be- stowed upon the coach of other days, or possibly more, as the later meth- ods do not lend themselves to ob- taining finishes equalling in resist- ance those of former periods. Feverish demand for speeding up in this section, corresponding with production In other departments, does not admit of allowing the finish 'that length of time for "setting" which was formerly insisted upon, and which was requisite where best results were sought. Varnishes, it 1s true, have been adapted, in some measure, to these more rapid - methods of treatment, but much "spotting" of new cars is caused - by 'exposing the ears to weather and mud conditions while the finish' is "green," or, in other words, before a sufficiently -hard skin has formed on the variteh. Hardening of the varnish skin is as- sisted by flowing coM water over the surface for from three to four hours, and the purchaser of a new car will derive considerable security from doing this before operating the car. It might be pointed out here that a car bought in the fall and its finish allowed to "set" in cool weath- er, will retain its lustre longer and better than one purchased and im- mediately run in the heat. "However well conditioned, a finish will suffer from permitting mud and dirt to remain on if for any length of time, due to the a¥tion bf alkaline taking off the more stubborn dirt by ald of the sponge always keeps a film of water between the sponge and the dirt, otherwise the fluigh will be badly scratched. Chamois the car dry, and in the process rinse the chamoise in clear water oceasionally and wring it. Never use soap on the highly fin- {shed surfaces, whether of varnish or baked japan. The alkali it frees in solution is destructive. A: little soft soap is permissible, even neces- sary, for the under parts, but must be used very sparingly. on the wheels and thoroughly washed off. The \ wheel spokes on many cars are j teadoned by a too free use of soap. We now come to a matter which | has been the subject of much con- troversy, namely, the advisability of using polish on a car, Some people hold with unreason- ing tenacity to the theory of "water only," seemingly obvious of the fact that waters are extremely variable in chamical contentdhand practteally all contain sufficient \yodium potas- sium, calcium and mdfnesium salts to grey the finish in fburse of time unless followed by a proper dress- ing. Further, a process of oxidation is continuously = going on in varnish and japan exposed to atmosphere, causing the formation of a grey scum that water is powerless to re- move, and which, if allowed to re- main on the surface for any length of time, will destroy it. ' - If these arguments for the use of polish not convincing, it might be added t practically all automo- bile manufacturers employ polish. The quéstion really resolves itself ito the one of what polishes are fit and which unfit for use. In this article it is possible only to submit a few general points for your guid- ance in the matter. oy sug rears preparations are objectional ey cateh dust and make the finish rr Ta i" it bad n6 polish st all, and ofl kid varnish just as grease kills a tire. = | Spirit preparations are dangerous in the hands of those unskilled in War accumulates, oxidizes and turns grey, and is difficult to remove. It 'gives, at best, a soft gloss which 1s a poor substitute for the high bril- Haney of varnish and baked japan. A polish and cleaner should be separate a , as $3" not neces- | sary-or d to use a cleaner time you use a polish.' se cloth is preferred for pol- ishing. It should be of the heavier variety, and washed to remove the dressing. The insides of sugar bags, poplin shade in dull silvered mountings. The windshield is surmounted by a'broad sun-visor, which protects the eyes from glare. . As a handsome and practical all-weather car for town or country, the new Ford Coupe cannot be surpassed. ' New Ford Prices Coupe, $665 Fordor Sedan, $895 | Electric Starting and Lighting Equipment Standard on these models. - "Touring Car, $445 Runabout, $405 Truck, $495 Electric Starting and Lighting Equipment $85.00 extra. All prices 1. 0. b. Ford, Ontario. Government Taxes guxtra. . All Ford models may be obtained through the Ford Weékly Purchase Plan CARS + TRUCKS +~TRACTORS -- VanLuven Bros. 34 Princess St. Kingston, Ont. FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LIMITED, FORD, ONTARIO J HUNTER, TAMWORTH | M. FOSTER, YARKER J. REVEL, VERONA M. JOHNSON, Wolfe Island If you have had in mind buying an automobile in the near future, decide now and make it a Christmas present-- for yourself, your family, your The latest Maxwell triumph--the Club Sedan=4s ideal for this Purpose, It is new expression popular Sedan Ee friendliness with four- door facilities. No enclosed car on the can excel it in usefulness and comfort. Builtonastandard Maxwell chassis, you cancountonfine rm: olin bility as a matter of course. And itsprice is little more than the costof an opencar. Price $1675, delivéred. CLARK BROS. Maxwell-Chalmers Dealers. The Al on ! 0) : . CRE A g "adn hs a CAA H >: ead. OD 2 re TEE " wits , us - L roe : pm : 4 bis sss - ie the finteh. + month in Kensas. From each one! To keep more than 13,000,000] month per car. 2 * A good polish will hold a finish as | of these barrels a sample is sent to| motor vehicles iu operation in tie] The saddest thing under Ly. be 2 { 3 # 2 A . a En Re