Pontiac 1955 Owner's Manual page 28

be continued by adding a radiator rust preventive to your cooling
system solution.
STORING THE CAR-If JP—p,f |
the car is to be stored during
cold weather, both the radia
tor and engine block must be
drained. The drain valve for
the radiator is located in the
lower right hand corner of the
radiator. It is easily reached
by opening hood. A drain
valve for the engine block is located on both sides of the engine block.
The underseat heater should be drained by disconnecting both hoses
at the heater.
NOTE: The drain valves on the engine block have no stop on the valve. Open
with care. Open only enough to permit coolant to flow.
ANTIFREEZE
When pouring alcohol or volatile type anti-freeze solution in the
radiator, be careful not to get any on the painted finish of your car.
If some should be accidentally spilled on a painted surface, rinse it
off at once with cold water to prevent any damage.
Using the radiator capacities given on page 24 follow the anti-freeze
manufacturers recommendations given on the container as to the
quantity of anti-freeze needed to adequately protect your car to the
expected low temperature.
NOTE: Kerosene, calcium chloride, sodium silicate, honey, sugar and like
materials are not satisfactory to use in the cooling system.
Anti-freeze mixtures are expensive so it is important not to lose them
through loose water connections. Before putting them in your radiator
it is a good idea to have the cylinder head gaskets and hose connections
inspected and carefully tightened, or, if necessary, replaced.
BRAKES
WHEN TO ADJUST BRAKES-Engineers agree that the brakes
on your car need adjustment when the pedal goes within two inches
of the floorboard in making an ordinary stop with standard brakes.
With power brakes adjustment is needed when the pedal goes within
one inch of the floorboard. The reserve on both is needed to allow
for expansion of brake drums when making a fast stop.
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