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Advertisement leaflet for Genuine Delco-Lovejoy Shock Absorber Oil, detailing its use and availability.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 152\1\ scan0355 | |
| Date | 19th May 1937 guessed | |
| GENUINE Delco-Lovejoy Shock Absorber OIL IT is absolutely essential that the correct oil ONLY be used in refilling Lovejoy Shock Absorbers. This oil has been very carefully selected and blended to suit the design of Lovejoy Shock Absorbers and other oil, though seemingly similar in consistency, should on no account be used, or your Shock Absorbers will not work properly. It is equally important that the oil in the Shock Absorbers be kept up to the right level. They should, therefore, be examined periodically and “topped up.” Genuine Delco-Lovejoy oil is put up in two packages, the one pint tin for the car owner and the half-gallon can for the Garage or Service Station. These popular makes of cars are Lovejoy equipped—Vauxhall, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge, Graham. FOR THE OWNER ONE PINT TIN with detachable pourer spout Part No. 1/9 DRH1056 FOR THE GARAGE HALF GALLON CAN Part No. 4/11 827237M “KNEE ACTION” CARS BUICK, Chrysler and some other cars are fitted with front wheel “Knee Action” type suspension incorporating Lovejoy Shock Absorbers. It is particularly important in the case of these cars to see that the proper oil level is maintained and that Genuine Delco-Lovejoy Oil be used. When refilling or adjusting Lovejoy or other types of Shock Absorbers you will want to jack up the Car. WALKER ROLL-A-CAR Mechanical and Hydraulic Jacks are the finest Garage Jacks built. There is a special attachment, too, for handling “Knee Action” cars. It is essential. Obtainable from Delco-Remy Service Stations and the leading Factors DELCO-REMY & HYATT LTD. 111 GROSVENOR ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1 [Text on pint can] IMPORTANT Delco, Lovejoy and Vauxhall fittings. Always maintain well filled. See that the proper oil is used. Always ask for Genuine Lovejoy Oil and see the name on the label. GENUINE Delco-LOVEJOY Shock Absorber OIL ONE PINT 1/9 Part No. DRH 1056. This Oil is also the correct grade and is recommended for refilling KNEE-ACTION front wheel springing. It is imperative in these cases that the correct oil is used. Supplied only by DELCO-REMY & HYATT, Ltd. [Text on half gallon can] Genuine Delco-Remy Lovejoy SHOCK ABSORBER OIL DELCO REMY & HYATT LTD 111, Grosvenor Road, LONDON, S.W.1. | ||