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CARE
in the engine through the spark plug holes should be repeated, using a
quarter of a pint of medium engine oil.
Flush out the cooling system as described under "Cooling System
page 19.
Lubricate the entire car, according to the lubrication chart, page 16.
Before attempting to start the engine, crank it over by hand a few
times.
On starting the engine, run it slowly for 30 minutes, giving it an
opportunity to thoroughly lubricate itself.
Fire
Aside from the substantial premium reduction allowed by the insur-
ance companies there are many reasons, from a safety standpoint, why
a fire extinguisher should be carried in the car.
In case of fire when no extinguisher is at hand, dirt or sand can be
used to smother the flames. In no case should water ever be poured
on a gasoline fire, since the gasoline, floating on the water, will continue
to burn and spread the flames.
Under ordinary circumstances there is very little danger of fire oc-
curring. Nevertheless, precautions should be taken to stop all leaks in
the gasoline line and not allow the carburetor to flood.
Danger of Running Engine in a Closed Garage
In the exhaust of any gasoline engine there is always present carbon
monoxide, a deadly poisonous gas. It is present in varying degrees ac-
cording to the richness of the carburetor mixture. It is the more deadly
because it gives no warning of its presence. There is, therefore, no
indication of danger until it is too late. To avoid all possibility of death
from this gas. never run the engine in the garage more than a few
moments. Make all adjustments outside. The antidote for this poison
is fresh air and artificial respiration.
