Motorists seldom give
much thought to motor oil.
Yet, motor oil performs
functions vital to the life and
performance of your car. It

otor oil lengthens
utomobile li

temperatures with engine
protection at highway
speeds.

With such a vital role to
play, it is surprising that

ife

that 90 per cent of all driving
is for short trips of 15 miles
or less. Under these severe
driving conditions, oil
should be changed at least

also possesses a number of many motorists pay little at- every 4,800 km (3,000 miles)
remarkable characteristics. tention to their oil by over- or every three months.

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First of all, itis alubricant looking scheduled changes
which reduces friction and or neglecting to “top up.” It

prevents wear at operating canbe a costly mistake.
temperatures. Oil dissipates When an engine is inad- NO TV
heat and makes parts run equately lubricated, severe
cooler. It prevents rust and wear of the engine can
corrosion of metal surfaces, occur. While the oil itself LISTINGS
acts as a seal for pistons, does not wear out, it does
rings, cylinder walls, and become contaminated and
helps reduce engine noise. its performance additives are
And it works with the oil used up. material, the NEWS is
filter to keep engine parts not able to present the
clean. How often, then, is an oil regular television listings.
In Canada, cold morning change necessary? Under We apologize for the in-
starts require a thin oil to ideal driving conditions most convenience and hope to
reduce engine friction, while car manufacturers recom- have normal service back
high-speed driving demands mend oil changes every for the January 3 issue.
a thick oil to lubricate vital 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or
engine p: at temperatures every 12 months.
up to 125 Wegrees Celsius. Remember, though, that , ~
i very little driving is done
under ideal conditions. —
Indeed, research indicates

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