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Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by vedaxcool(m): 7:37am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Nice article but you left out hitting an okada rider... na instant fire be that. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by tkpoint2(m): 7:48am On Oct 13, 2016 |
OP Thanks. But how do we disconnect the battery terminals without opening the hood? |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by pricipal2003(m): 7:59am On Oct 13, 2016 |
This is both educative and informative. But please note that "fuel is actually less dense than water" I am sure that must be an oversight. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by femi4: 8:02am On Oct 13, 2016 |
YourWife:Water is heavier than gasoline and will fall out to the bottom |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by Alvin007: 8:10am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Found a perfect pic for number 3...'clogged catalyst ish' 1 Like
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Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by modsRbastard: 8:24am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Alvin007: Doesn't always mean a clogged catalyst in most cases, could be an engine burning rich and that happens when you have a faulty spark plug or not getting required amount of power at your spark plug which could be a result of faulty ECU hence fuel slips into the exhaust. This is one the whys some mercedes benz have 2 2plugs to one cylinder for cleaner combustion. 1 Like |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by Alvin007: 8:34am On Oct 13, 2016 |
modsRbastard: Ok SIR! |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by billyG(m): 8:42am On Oct 13, 2016 |
nice writeup but fuel is not denser than water. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by Ranchhoddas: 9:11am On Oct 13, 2016 |
YourWife:You are correct. Petrol will float on water. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by Originalsly: 9:13am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Cars are designed with safety in mind... and to make it very difficult for fires to break out even when in an accident.Wayyy too many car fires here.... same cars in other parts of the world... and this makes me believe the main cause are "mechanics"....especially the wire guys! How to prevent? .... take your car to certified mechanics. 1 Like |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by Nobody: 9:20am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Well, i don't have a car but i just read the thread with faith that one day the information will be useful. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by diportivo: 10:36am On Oct 13, 2016 |
jbonito: U haven't If the op composed this write up himself,he wldnt av used pull over or hood I'm sure it was pulled off the internet and edited Plagiarism is a crime u know I hope u get my point? 1 Like |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by obinnaviv: 10:53am On Oct 13, 2016 |
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Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by emmaliver(m): 10:57am On Oct 13, 2016 |
Thnx. Hope i can share |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by richforeverMM: 11:42am On Oct 13, 2016 |
diportivo: Hood is the bonnet of the car. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by jbonito(m): 11:57am On Oct 13, 2016 |
diportivo: |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by professore(m): 12:51pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
One of the most enjoyable car posts I have read. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by Nobody: 2:14pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by Rayplanet(m): 2:25pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Nice and well articulated post. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by SenatorJames(m): 4:32pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
Good information |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by TRYGO(m): 6:34pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
@dipotivo. "Pull over" simply means just park for safe ibe safe place, wey no to cause obstruction for cars. "hood" means the bonnet area. Where your engine is located. Not seen any car fires recently? Maybe cause you, or sorry, humans aren't Omnipotent like God. I think you could get such statistics from the fire services, etc. You're funny person though. How's work na? Hope you're cool? |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by TRYGO(m): 6:48pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
@jbonitor. I don't plagiarize. I sit down, look at things, and then write on them. No one is an island of knowledge. So, just like I apply my engineering principles in all the automotive jobs I do, the sources of all my info are from my experiences on the cars I fix; the problems car owners face; brainstorming potential problems people might face, etc. It's that simple to put up a write up like this. Just sit with the ideas, think through them, get primary and secondary info. That would help you, if you wanna learn. Well, I still appreciate your explanations to diportivo. That's cool of you. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by TRYGO(m): 6:55pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
@obinnabiv. I think car owners still kind of need some rest from all these insurance stuff. We all know incidences like these happens, but you've got to take preventive measures. I can't just say because I'm signed on to an auto insurance, to be careless. In my opinion, if car owners can even avoid the services of insurance companies, that would be cool. But since fires, and other disasters are unintended, they'll still keep being part of the insurance stuff. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by diportivo: 7:23pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
TRYGO: U can't explain what someone knows to him again and again....he didn't explain anything I didn't already know That said,I wld like u to enlighten us the naija way more often dan not..makes it more enjoyable |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by TRYGO(m): 7:37pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
@vedaxcool. Okada and motor hitting to catch fire? Nawao! You de funny o! @senator. Thanks a thousand. Please send in the millions from the senate to us! @rayplanet and professors. Thanks for the grease on my driving shafts. Your comments has reduced the amount of frictional forces working within me. Because of all these, would pen down more articles as time foes on. You guys need more automotive stuff? Type DW Nig Ltd on your Facebook search icons for informative and educative videos and pictures. @emmalivar. Sure, you can share. It's a free info.That's why I have post here. @dankok. No worries. Remember when we all were in tertiary institutions, we thought the information we were getting somewhat wasn't going to have any applications in the future. So, cool down, and you'll get your car. @original. There's a lot of truth in what you've just said. How to prevent fires from mechanics and "wire guys"? Supervise them, or like you said, take it to a certified mechanic, or... @billyG and ranchhiddas. I really appreciate that correction. @pricipal. Its an oversight, sir. Because if its the reverse, there won't be the need for fire extinguishers to fight the fires. @tkpoint2. Opening the hood, would depend on the nature or degree of the fire. You only confidently go and open up the hood, if you have a fire extinguisher at hand. If the fire is mild, for instance just starting up with some smoke, you can rush and cautiously open it up and assess. But be safety conscious in your actions. But if its a wild kind of fire as seen in the pictures, don't attempt to open the hood. You're allowing the access of more oxygen in to the already burning fire. Disconnecting the terminal depends on where your battery is positioned. Pls bear with me, I'd I just didn't mention your names in the comments icon here. I like the commendations and criticisms. Its cool, especially the " water density thing", and people raising issues of plagiarism. All what I penned down where from research, and my experiences in fixing cars. Regards, TRYGO...be mentally prepared for more! |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by TRYGO(m): 7:42pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
@diportivo. Don't still get you're saying. Is it some of the jargons have used you just don't get, or what? I think more 90% of people on this platform understood the write up. And that was why I took the time, to make the write up in such a way that even the layman could understand it. Could you pls point out what you think is out if tune with "naija" you referenced? Thanks. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by TRYGO(m): 7:45pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
@alvin007. Wao! Like that reddish stuff. That buttresses that point perfectly. You're a good disciple ( well, I'm just kidding). Thanks. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by TRYGO(m): 7:46pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
@alvin007. Wao! Like that reddish stuff. That buttresses that point perfectly(clogged catalytic converter). You're a good disciple ( well, I'm just kidding). Thanks. |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by uvalued(m): 9:10pm On Oct 13, 2016 |
TRYGO: |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by RoadMozart(m): 3:14pm On Jan 17, 2023 |
diportivo:Pull over means to park while hood means bonnet |
Re: Why A Car Catches Fire, And How You Can Stop Yours From Being The Next by diportivo: 10:49am On Jan 18, 2023 |
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