deepwater:
If your car kills a pepeye
You will have accident

They said you must place a coin in the duck beak.
Very funny.
I think the myth is just to make drivers drive carefully when close to ducks-being slow animals.

Yeah, I am tired if being told that having sex in inside the car will knock the car's engine or make it to be extremely faulty.

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They are the easiest to rollover


Hahahahaha.... People thought they can't rollover because of there size and that was/is the reason most people buy SUV's.

quentin06:
shooting a bullet into tank has a high rate of ecplosion, its not just the bullet, but other inflammble materials the leaking fuel comes in contact with, apart from heat and fire, friction is enough to ignite fuel.

Guy or lady... A bullet can never make a car explode! I have seen practical demonstrations on myth busters... And that myth is busted!

quentin06:
shooting a bullet into tank has a high rate of ecplosion, its not just the bullet, but other inflammble materials the leaking fuel comes in contact with, apart from heat and fire, friction is enough to ignite fuel.

Bros, u are right, but shooting a bullet through "Car Fuel Tank" may hardly trigger explosion.
For a combustion to occur, ther must be enough oxygen. I the car fuel tank, the amount of oxygen available will hardly trigger combustion/explosion from a normal bullet.

Only an extra ordinary shot from a powerful gun shot from a far distance can cause explosion.
Let me tell you why.
On the course of the long distance, there must have bn friction between the bullet and air particles. This friction will ignite the bullet. So now the bullet is coming with fire. Having contact with the fuel will ignite the tank hence explosion.

Some ppl shot at not to long distance bullet may not even kw they have bn shot until the start seeing blood coming out of their body, but once a bullet from far distance touches ur body even with lesser penetration u will kw immediately cause it will be very hot.

delvinho:


Guy or lady... A bullet can never make a car explode! I have seen practical demonstrations on myth busters... And that myth is busted!

have you tried it youself, if a bullet can ignite fuel spilled, why wont it ignite fuel stored in a containet

GAZZUZZ:
9. having sex in a car will damage the engine.

untrue, Mubby's car is still doing well 5years on.

Lol. I actually heard this one from my ex. We went on an outing and he had to drop me off at home. Couldn't come in cos I was staying with my cousins and I couldn't go to his house cos it was already late. Things got so steamy in the car and he wanted to make out with me and I won't lie. . . I wanted it too. Buh he said we couldn't do it in the car cos it would knock the engine He just left me all soaked and disappointed.

HUSTLEOFMAN:
I've never believed that number 6.

I agree with aerodynamic drag thingy but using the AC on some cars increase fuel economy for example Volvo S40 V5 Turbo. According to my neighbor who uses the car. it is true. Read owners manual.

anibirelawal:
That number 5 seems to be true. an extremely hot bullet hitting a iron tank of fuel may ingnite sparks.

am just saying, wetin i know sef?

fueltanks are never metal

segzicres:

fueltanks are never metal

OK, What about the hot temperature of the bullet, Cant it ignite the fuel?

seanswitch:
SUV's don't tumble? Compound lie.

some SUV`s are actually built not to tumble. like products of land rover and jeep
though they can in some extreme cases

no 8 until recently.
watched a video on YouTube which showed a controlled crash between a small hatchback (smaller than a golf) and a Volvo 940.
the dummies in the hatchback came out better than the dummies in the Volvo.
it was an Eye-opener. the crumpling on newer cars is actually a design feature to dissipate the energy absorbed during impact while the older cars transmit all that energy to the occupants.
we learn everyday.

Oh

I have been a believer of no7 until recently. I don't even have the time or patience

GAZZUZZ:
9. having sex in a car will damage the engine.

untrue, Mubby's car is still doing well 5years on.

It is true.My own engine knocked inspite of my frequent servicing

Number 4 is where my attention is more because I'm a security personnel. In as much as your total protection from bullets might not be guaranteed, using the car as a buffer is sure a safer decision than staying in the open. Half bread is better than chin-chin.

Psoul:



Bros, u are right, but shooting a bullet through "Car Fuel Tank" may hardly trigger explosion.
For a combustion to occur, ther must be enough oxygen. I the car fuel tank, the amount of oxygen available will hardly trigger combustion/explosion from a normal bullet.

Only an extra ordinary shot from a powerful gun shot from a far distance can cause explosion.
Let me tell you why.
On the course of the long distance, there must have bn friction between the bullet and air particles. This friction will ignite the bullet. So now the bullet is coming with fire. Having contact with the fuel will ignite the tank hence explosion.

Some ppl shot at not to long distance bullet may not even kw they have bn shot until the start seeing blood coming out of their body, but once a bullet from far distance touches ur body even with lesser penetration u will kw immediately cause it will be very hot.

in other words u talk say if u wan kill person u go do am close range.

jmichael259:


in other words u talk say if u wan kill person u go do am close range.

You just said it.

Automotive1:






There are a number of myths that persist in the automotive world. You may have heard of advice that would actually do more harm than good. How do these common car myths keep going? Sometimes they're about something that used to be true several years ago and is now outdated, and other times they're full of facts that have been twisted beyond the point of recognition.

Here are 8 common car facts that are actually completely untrue

1)Premium Fuel Makes Your Regular Car Run Better
High performance cars need premium fuel to prevent the engine from knocking.Premium fuel isn’t purer or cleaner, but rather less combustible.Filling high performance cars with regular fuel will cut power and the engine will suffer.
So filling your Camry with premium fuel than your owner's manual recommends offers no benefit,since it doesn’t need a less combustible fuel. 

2)You Need To Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles
The old adage has been to change your car’s or truck’s oil at 3,000 miles with precise regularity. 
With modern technology, most cars can go as far as 7,500 to 10,000 miles without fresh oil.To be sure, you should just go with your manufacturer’s changing your oil recommendation.

3)Engine Oil That’s Turned Black Is Not Good
Engine oil that turns black is actually a sign that the oil is working. Modern engine oils contain detergent-dispersant additives that keep engine internal parts clean by removing carbon deposits and maintaining them in harmless suspension in the oil.

It is better to have the carbon deposits in the oil so they can be drained off than to have them left as deposits in the engine where they could do the most damage.

4)Hiding Behind A Car Will Protect You From Gunfire.
The belief was popularized by Hollywood films.While some bullets may not be powerful enough to cut through steel in old cars, the same cannot be said for newer car models. Though the engine block area provides the best cover, it is still a hit and miss whether or not you will be protected.

5)Bullets Can Make Your Gas Tank Explode
Hollywood and Nollywood movies also taught us that shooting a bullet through a car’s fuel tank will trigger a massive explosion,but that is an extreme exaggeration. Bullets go right through the tank, without explosion, and where there’s no ignition there’s also no explosion.

6)Using The A/C Is Better For Fuel Economy Than Opening The Windows
According to a study by GM and SAE, turning the A/C on uses more fuel than driving with the windows down,but recommend using it since, using the A/C helps keep the driver alert and more comfortable.
Driving with the windows down also makes your car engine work harder, as a result of the aerodynamic drag.

7)You Should Let Your Car Warm Up For Several Minutes Before Driving
Unless you’re driving a vehicle that relies on a carburetor, something that was replaced by electronic fuel injection in the ‘80s.Most manufacturers recommend driving off gently after about 30 seconds as engine will warm up faster being driven, which will allow the heat to turn on sooner, decrease your fuel costs, and reduce emissions.

8 )Old Cars Are Safer Than New Ones
Then, it’s an undeniable fact that classic car were safer to drive in because their steel frames can handle impacts better than today’s economy boxes.
But today's modern cars were designed with “crumple zones” that deliberately collapse with impact to distribute the force more safely. The addition of airbags and safety belts has also drastically increased the survivability of on-road accidents when compared to old cars.

Which one are you guilty of? Feel free to add to the lists above

Source https://autojosh.com/8-common-car-facts-actually-completely-untrue/

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