[Shotimes] Its called an Engine

[Mike.Wojton@us.o-i.com]

I look at it this way; if you put motor oil in it...


Mike Wojton
Toledo, Ohio

-'95 White MTX
   '96 Brake Upgrade

"Avoid the clap." - Jimmy Dugan




shotimes-admin@autox.team.net wrote on 08/12/2004 11:30:15 AM:

> 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.
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