THE TOOL BOX

There are many knowledgeable members of the Brazos Valley A's who have extensive knowledge of the mechanics of a Model A, and we are fortunate that they will share their expertise with us.

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  • antifreezeRATIO ANTIFREEZE TO WATER
    Add a gallon of antifreeze to the water to fill the cooling system.
  • batteryBATTERY
    Safety: Remove jewelry, wear goggles and disconnect ground cable.
    Maintenance: Clean cable connections with solution of 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 pint water. Tighten connections. Check fluid level. If low, use distilled water. Don't overfill.
  • gasTYPE OF GAS
    Just use regular, unleaded gas in your car.
  • oilOIL
    Use 30wt high detergent oil with either a zinc additive or racing oil to your car for maximum benefits. Then, change it every 300-500 miles.
  • rainVISIBILITY IN RAIN
    Apply Rain-X to exterior windows and water will slide off more easily. No Rain-X? Cut a potato in half and rub it over your windows . . . it's almost as good as Rain-X.
  • spark plugsSPARK PLUGS
    Clean a glazed spark plug with a stiff wire brush. Check to see that the insulator is not cracked and that you do not see burnt, smokey deposits, known as tracking, on it. If you see tracking or a cracked insulator, replace it with a new one.
  • tire pressureRECOMMENDED TIRE PRESSURE
    Fill your tires with 32 -35 lbs of air.