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  • Basic explanaition of Internal combustion Engines, to the detriment of the high-mileage carbuerator

    10/12/2002 11:01:47 AM PDT · by pbu4him · 25 replies · 714+ views
    The university of Wisconsin ^ | 10-12-02 | Paul U
    I am posting this to inform everyone about how cars work, so they don't buy into scams about some product that claims to increase the gas mileage of a car. From the University of Wisconsin: Scientists have calculated the average amount of potential energy stored in various types of fuels used by humans as an energy source. Conversion factors: 1 gallon of fuel oil = 145,000 BTU 1 cubic foot of natural gas = 1,031 BTU 1 kilowatt hour of electricity = 3,412 BTU 1 cord of wood = 20,000,000 BTU 1 gallon gasoline = 125,000 BTU End quote As...