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aintenance Suggestions
Information is given in this section on the major mechan-
ical features of the car, and particularly on the more fre-
quently required service operations. The operations given
can be performed by anyone having a few ordinary tools and
a fair degree of mechanical training or ability.
No attempt has been made to include complete service
information in this section. Many important service opera-
tions require both a high degree of skill and the use of ex-
pensive special tools and equipment. Operations of this
nature should be performed only by those having the facilities
for doing the work satisfactorily.
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Body
The body of your car deserves the same care and attention
as the chassis. Care of the body consists simply of regular
lubrication of those body parts requiring it, as given in the
Lubrication Schedule and Chart, and regular cleaning of the
finish and the upholstery.
Care of Finish—The lacquer finish of the car can be
kept new and lustrous with only a thorough wiping with a
soft dry cloth every few days. With this care, washing will
be required only when considerable mud or dust has ac-
cumulated.
Washing the car can be accomplished simply and easily
with plenty of clean, cold water, a soft wool sponge, and a
clean chamois. Soap and hot water are not only unnecessary
but undesirable. Never wash the car in the direct rays of
the hot sun and never wash it when the sheet metal surfaces
are hot from a hard run.
In the winter time the car should be washed fre-
quently if it is driven over roads or streets where salt or
calcium chloride are used to melt snow or ice. These
road chemicals have a severe effect on the finish of lac-
quer or plated parts if allowed, to remain on them for
any length of time.
With the turret top as used on the LaSalle, the only
attention required by the top is cleaning in the same fashion
as the other sheet metal parts.
If the car finish appears dull after washing, the original
brightness and lustre may be restored by the use of a good
lacquer polish. It is important to use only a dependable
lacquer polish as some polishes contain excessive abrasive
material and other harmful ingredients.
Care of Upholstery—Regular monthly cleaning of the
car's interior with a vacuum cleaner and a whisk broom will
keep the upholstery in the best of condition and will prevent
excessive wear. The whisk broom should be used to loosen
the dirt and grit, which causes more rapid wear than use,
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