Hudson 1938 Terraplane, Owner'S Manual

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Car Jack
The car jack supplied in the tool kit is of the high lift type, designed to lift
both the front and rear ends of the car by placing it under the bumper frame
brackets.
Before raising the car, apply hand brakes to prevent car from rolling off the
jack while the wheel is being removed. Remove jack, jack base and jack crank
from tool kit. Set square end of jack securely in base, insert jack crank in jack
and place jack under the bumper frame brackets so that they will engage in the
groove in the jack arm.
DRIVING HINTS FOR GASOLINE, OIL AND
TIRE ECONOMY
Gasoline Mileage
Your Hudson Terraplane is capable of very good gasoline mileage under normal
driving conditions. The mileage you obtain depends largely upon your driving
characteristics. Sudden acceleration, long periods of idling the engine, accelerat-
ing the engine while the car is standing still, and high-speed driving all tend
to reduce gasoline economy.
We quote figures indicating how the normal economy of a car operating
at 20 miles per hour will vary under various driving conditions. At 40 miles
per hour 29% more gasoline is required than at 20 miles per hour, while 39%
more gasoline is required at 50 miles per hour than at 20 miles per hour, 54%
more is required at 60 miles per hour than at 20 miles per hour, and 82% more
gasoline is required at 70 miles per hour than at 20 miles per hour.
The above figures are representative of actual tests made with a number of
makes of cars. (For further information see "Fuel Compensation" on page 44.)
Oil Economy
Oil economy likewise is dependent on the speeds at which the car is driven.
At consistently high speeds due to higher operating engine temperature, engine
oil is naturally thinned down and usage becomes greater. Statistics based on actual
tests of a number of makes of cars indicate oil consumption at 50 miles per hour
to be nearly seven times greater than at 30 miles per hour.
Tire Wear
Fast acceleration, sudden braking from high speeds, under-inflation, and
continued fast driving all tend to decrease tire mileage. Tire wear at 50 miles
per hour is said to be twice as great as at 40 miles per hour.
Generally speaking, normal driving and handling of your car will result in
increased gasoline, oil and tire mileage. While on the other hand, high-speed
driving is costlier, as it increases gasoline and oil consumption, reduces tire mileage
and places greater strain on the entire car.
In cases where high-speed driving is necessary, owners can minimize gasoline
consumption by avoiding sudden bursts of speed and depressing the accelerator
pedal evenly. Tire wear can be minimized by using good judgment in han-
dling the brakes when approaching curves or turns. Even pressure on the brake
pedal will be as effective (if not more so) as jamming on the brakes.
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