Cadillac 1937 LaSalle VVI Information page 16

old Weather Operation
Winter weather brings no inconvenience to the LaSalle
owner who has his car properly prepared for low temperatures
and who follows correct procedures in starting and driving.
Winter preparation of your LaSalle consists of the following:
Adequate servicing of the cooling system for cold weather,
including the use of an approved anti-freeze, as described
on page 56.
Draining the engine crankcase and refilling with 10-W
or 20-W engine oil, according to the lowest temperature ex-
pected, as explained on page 44.
Cleaning the gasoline filter and adjustment of the car-
buretor. See page 53.
Checking up on the mechanical condition of the engine,
particularly the valves and ignition, to make certain that
the engine is properly tuned. See page 51.
Special attention to the needs of the storage battery.
See page 66.
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Starting the engine in cold weather requires the same
procedure as at other times, but with emphasis on the follow-
ing precautions:
1. Use of 10-W or 20-W oil to assure free cranking.
2. Always depressing the clutch pedal when cranking
the engine, to relieve the starter of the load of turning
the transmission gears.
3. Making sure by regular tests that the battery is kept
fully charged or nearly so.
After the engine has started, it is a good plan to engage
the clutch gradually while the transmission is in neutral to
permit the engine to free up the lubricant before the car is
driven. Always let a cold engine warm up for at least 30
seconds before driving the car. Do not open the throttle
suddenly to race the engine during this period.
Cold weather driving can be made much more comfort-
able by the installation of a good car heater. Your Cadillac-
LaSalle dealer can supply you with an approved type of
heater. Ask to see these heaters.
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