Roads; Climate; Lay Of The Land; City Vs. Country - Pontiac 1953 Owners Service Manual

DRIVING CONDITIONS
ROADS-
The type of roads over which you drive can make a
surprising difference in the service needs of your car. A car driven
on rough or stone-surfaced highways, for instance, will need tire
replacement and steering and wheel adjustment more often than
under ordinary conditions.
CLIMATE- Owners living in hot climates may need to replace tires
somewhat sooner than those who live in the north, since heat is one
of the determining factors in tire life, Conversely, those living in
cooler areas may find they need more ignition, carburetor, and
battery service to maintain
good
gas mileage and quick, easy
starting,
"LAY-OF-THE-LAND"- Lay-oUhe-Jand (scientists call it " topog-
raphy") also causes variations in service needs . Altitude and
the
number of hills or mountains your car has to climb make a difference
in the up-keep required to keep it in good running order.
CITY vs.
COUNTRY - It
would be hard to say whether country or
city driving is "healthier" for your car. Open highways may lead
to engine wear from driving long distances at sustained high speeds,
while the restrictions and heavier traffic of city areas cause more
stop-ond-go driving, with accompanying wear on such items as
brakes and tires . .
SEASHORE vs. DESERT -
A driver whose car is subjected to
domp, salt air near the ocean m ight have to give more than average
attention to body and appearance services. On the other hand,
motorists driving in de$ert country
hav~
to contend with problems of
avoiding engine overheating and excessive wear from dust and
sand particles.
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