LPG vs Liquid Fuels
On last week’s show I was extolling the virtues of diesel (modern turbo diesels) over petrol. Someone called up off …
Chemistry and Cars
Removing Tyre Marks
Occasionally I get asked how to remove tyre stains. The ease with which this process can be done depends on …
Petrol and Safety
Petrol is probably the most dangerous chemical that most people will encounter from day to day. This is because it …
Petrol vs Diesel #4: Hybrids
We have seen that for a given engine size a modern turbodiesel produces more torque lower in the rev range …
The Chemistry of Fuel: Petrol vs Diesel #3
Diesel ignites in your motor by compression ignition, and petrol motors ignite by a spark. This obviously means that diesel …
The Chemistry of Fuel: Petrol vs Diesel #2
Petrol and diesel both come from the same place – crude oil. In other words, they are natural. That’s right …
The Chemistry of Fuel: Petrol v Diesel #1
We hop in our car, press the accelerator and the car moves. The energy required for this process comes from …
Can You inflate a Tyre With Accelerant?
There are several videos on the Internet of people using an accelerant to inflate a tyre. Supposedly it’s a way …
How Do I Stop my Car Window Fogging Up?
Winter is upon us. That means rain. How do you stop the windscreen in your car fogging up? It’s pretty …