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Richard230

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Re: Check Engine Light?
« Reply #15 on: February 09, 2019, 12:23:47 AM »
It just dawned on me:  Shouldn't that be a "Check Motor Light"?
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Re: Check Engine Light?
« Reply #16 on: February 09, 2019, 12:39:58 AM »
Quote from: Richard230 on February 09, 2019, 12:23:47 AM
It just dawned on me:  Shouldn't that be a "Check Motor Light"?

I'm a strong believer that in the context of vehicles, a motor is powered by electricity and an engine is powered by combustible material.  Apparently, it's not that clear cut of an issue.  For example, see https://jalopnik.com/you-can-totally-call-an-engine-a-motor-1818860405 .

Along the same lines, I'm opposed to calling the thing my right hand grabs a throttle. 
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DonTom

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Re: Check Engine Light?
« Reply #17 on: February 09, 2019, 05:36:15 AM »
Quote from: Richard230 on February 09, 2019, 12:23:47 AM
It just dawned on me:  Shouldn't that be a "Check Motor Light"?
About as much as a motor mount should be called an engine mount.


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