Texaco Gasoline, 1970s

Year Published: 1970s

Creator: Texaco D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles (DMB&B)

Format: 16mm

Description: Transcription: (cheerful music) 0:01 Narrator Once upon a time, 0:04 there were two drivers: 0:05 the not-so-smart driver who got terrible gasoline mileage 0:07 'cause he never took care of himself, 0:10 and the smart driver who got great mileage 0:12 'cause he'd see his wise friend, 0:15 his independent Texaco retailer for regular maintenance. 0:17 He'd check under his hood. 0:21 Tune him up. 0:23 He'd check him out, 0:25 even take him for a test ride. 0:27 His friend got him in great shape for great mileage. 0:28 Now, the not-so-smart driver never ran right. 0:32 He's sent steaming to the tune up, 0:36 'cause he was eating up fuel. 0:38 He'd idle rough, 0:40 misfire, even stall. 0:41 Finally, he conked out, 0:44 where there wasn't a friend in sight. 0:46 Our moral? 0:49 Don't be a dumb bunny. 0:50 Be a smart driver. 0:52 Get better gasoline mileage 0:53 and save money and trouble. 0:55 See your independent Texaco retailer. 0:57

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