New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 20, 1930, Page 9

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1930. A whole y rain, through blistering heat, three cars— standard 1931 model sedans—racked around and around the torturing Indianapolis Speedway, testing the new Socony Motor Oil. FOR five and a half days and nights, through In less than a week, at close to a mile-a-minute pace, they each covered 7290 miles—a whole year’s mileage (AAA averages) . . . the equiva- lent of driving up hill, throttle wide open, all the way! The test was made under the strict supervision of the American Automotile Association. The result was even beyond the expectations of the Socony engineers after two and a half years’ work! They already knew it was a great COLD WEATHER OIL. Tested at 6 below zero, in an airplane flying over four and three-quarters miles high, this 100% Paraffine Base dewaxed oil flowed freely. But the Indianapolis Test proved some- thing more. It proved that this new oil does not decompose R o A s Sty ear's driving 7290 MILES around the Indianapolis track at 55 miles an hour —like racing full-throttle up hill for a whole week. in less than a week!/ or break up, no matter how savage the HEAT of an automobile engine. It proved that this new oil consistently main- tains the proper “body” at abnormally high en- zine temperatures, giving perfect piston seal, maximum power, and minimum fuel and oil con- sumption; and that the new refining process used in its manufacture reduced to a minimum all harmful elements which cause carbon, gum and sludge. You, too, will find that the new Socony Motor Qil is noticeably “oilier”—better—in fact, the ideallubricant for eliminating wear in yourmotor. We urge you to try it today. In any season it is even better for your car than Socony “Aircraft.” i " k4 Socony Winter Gear Oil, the superior lubricant for cold weather, insures proper lubrication and easy gear shifting. Switch to it today. And for a quick starting gasoline try Socony Special plus Ethyl. Remember, too, the importance of lubrication dur- ing the winter months. Take no chances. Ask for a Socony Certified Lubrication job—Iubrication as it should be done. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF NEW YORK Perfected .. proved..in every way! SOCONY MOTOR OIL