Question about fuel [Archive]

V8Mehmet

10-16-2007, 04:03 PM

Most of you are Americans who knows the answer?
A 5 letter word describing a fossil fuel powered contraption with pistons in the engine compartment???

MADDOG355

10-16-2007, 04:19 PM

Are you trying to reignite the motor vs engine debate??? :confused:

Ken F

10-16-2007, 04:39 PM

How about an ENGINE. A motor is powered by an external power source.
I know...it irritates me off too.
Ken

jimsplace

10-16-2007, 05:06 PM

How many letters are there in "engine" ??

V8Mehmet

10-17-2007, 12:20 PM

:o The thing is I want to sign up at another webservice where the exactly ask:
"Answer this question: (this keeps out the Spambots)
A 5 letter word describing a fossil fuel powered contraption with pistons in the engine compartment:"
I think here are a lot of people with the knowledge to answer this.
My english language is limited and I thought somebody might be able to help.:(

pw_Tony

10-17-2007, 12:45 PM

Ummmmmm ..........MOTOR?

jimsplace

10-17-2007, 02:20 PM

This has always been an interesting topic. Motor VS Engine. You would think General Motors and Ford Motor companies would know better than to use motor in their name, since by definition an engine is what is usually used in their cars. It is better, that I don't try to challenge their wisdom.

gbelt

10-17-2007, 10:43 PM

Funny though they are lubricated with "Motor Oil."