[Shotimes] Its called an Engine

[Donald Mallinson]

Actually, what drives a car CAN be called a "Motor".  People 
that like to sound smart and that have a background in 
electricity say that a "motor" is something electric and an 
"engine" is internal combustion.

I submit the following:

New Mirriam-Webster Dictionary:  Motor: 1.  One that imparts 
motion. 2. a macine that produces motion or power for doing 
work. 3. AUTOMOBILE.

Also:
Motorbike, Motorboat, Motorcade, Motorcycle, Motorhome, 
Motorcar, Motorscooter, Motor vehicle.

BMW Mini commercials: "Let's Motor!"

Popular phrase for getting going in a car: "Motor-Motor"

Yes, it is also an engine, but I won't be taking off at the 
track yelling: "engine-engine!"

Come on folks, you CAN call the device under the hood of any 
car a "motor".

For sure you don't need to be cussing at and flaming people 
for using the word motor for the SHO V6 or V8 "engine".

Kind of like people that get pissed when someone says they 
"Warsh" their clothes instead of WASH.  It's lingo, it's 
regional, it's the American language being flexible.

Why don't we all get back to having fun with the car and not 
worry about how some people use a word.  In this case, 
"motor" for the thing under the hood, is correct, be it 
electric or internal combusion.

Don Mallinson

> From: "Kenneth" 
>  Well murph lifes a bitch then u die.The name calling wasn't directed 
> toward you.... per say, really its just you. I don't like you. And your 
> saying stuff like the motor is gone after a spun bearing,thats bullshit 
> and you know better.ITS an ENGINE not a motor.At worst the crank should 
> be turned.And talking about SHO-SHO your full of ka-ka.The reason Tommy 
> didn't sell to you was he didn't trust you,he knew you would abuse the 
> car.DAMN sure wasn't cold feet.He just found a better buyer.