Posted April 21st, 2010
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choclatmnm asked: Someone posed this question to me, and I thought it was interesting. My position is that the engine and transmission are vital parts that make a car functional, and therefore it can’t be considered an automobile if it can’t move on its own. My opponents position is that it can still be considered an automobile if it has the potential to function on its own, once all the parts are included. What do you think?
Tags: Automobile Engine, Automobile Transmission, Parts Car
Posted in Philosophy | 14 Comments »
Posted March 16th, 2010
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Ashley asked: When an automobile engine overheats and the radiator water begins to boil, the car can still be driven some distance before catastrophic engine damage occurs. Why? What determines the onset of really disastrous overheating?
Tags: Automobile Engine, Driven, Radiator
Posted in Physics | 2 Comments »
Posted March 6th, 2010
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alwayzvivi asked: I need a walkthrough of the problem, not just the answer. thanks !
3.A 1000 kg sports car accelerates from zero to 25 m/s in 7.50 s. What is the average power delivered by the automobile engine?
a) 27.9 hp b) 40.6 hp c) 55.9 hp d) 70.2 hp e) 82.4 hp (Recall 1hp = 746 W)
Tags: Automobile Engine, D 70, Sports Car
Posted in Physics | 1 Comment »
Posted March 1st, 2010
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shElLicA asked: Gasoline burned in an automobile engine produces work and heat. Gasoline burned in a cooking stove produces only heat. On an equal mass basis, the ∆Es are the same in both cases. Explain.
Tags: Automobile Engine, Gasoline Engine, Mass Basis
Posted in Physics | 1 Comment »
Posted February 20th, 2010
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Butter asked: How would you clean an automobile engine? I heard an Engine degreaser works well, but is it safe and can it cause any damage to the engine. Is it safe to spray water over the engine? Thanks everyone for your responses.
Tags: Automobile Engine, Engine Degreaser
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 6 Comments »
Posted January 10th, 2010
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Ashley asked: When an automobile engine overheats and the radiator water begins to boil, the car can still be driven some distance before catastrophic engine damage occurs. Why? What determines the onset of really disastrous overheating?
This is a physics problem I am trying to figure out.
Tags: Automobile Engine, Physics Problem, Radiator
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 9 Comments »
Posted January 8th, 2010
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wordswirth asked: How do you determine damage, if any, to an automobile engine with only an estimated 2 -3 quarts of oil in the crankcase? I forgot to check the oil level since my last oil change 4,800 miles ago. How do I check if any damage occured to the engine. It’s a subaru Imprezza 2.2 Liter 4 door hatchback.
It’s a 4 cylinder vehicle. The dipstick before I just changed the oil today showed only a drop or two of oil.
The check engine light did not come on. I may have a Subaru dealer have the engine checked out for my peace of mind. Thanks for all your great answers.
Tags: Automobile Engine, Quarts, Subaru Dealer
Posted in Maintenance & Repairs | 4 Comments »
