View Poll Results: What is the term you use for the powerplant of your C5
Engine
96
77.42%
Motor
30
24.19%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 124. You may not vote on this poll
Terminology
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An engine is operated by combustion or gas pressure. A motor is operated by electricity or other static energy.
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St. Jude Donor '09
Get you motor running, get out on the highway..... Motor works for me!!
Depends on the day. I think in this day and age, either is correct.
I agree with the above poster, where is the both poll option? Polls are usually slanted to get the wanted results, it muddies the water if other opinions are allowed than the narrow definition of the pollster. 02 cents worth....
Depends on the day. I think in this day and age, either is correct. I agree with the above poster, where is the both poll option? Polls are usually slanted to get the wanted results, it muddies the water if other opinions are allowed than the narrow definition of the pollster. 02 cents worth....
And whatever comes my way
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let's see.....
I'm holding a quart of Mobil 1 motor oil..... exactly where do I put it in my garage door opener?
State Engine Vehicle Department?
General Engines Corporation?
Harley Davidson Engine Cycle?
I'm holding a quart of Mobil 1 motor oil..... exactly where do I put it in my garage door opener?
State Engine Vehicle Department?
General Engines Corporation?
Harley Davidson Engine Cycle?
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I stand corrected, but I do prefer the MODERN version
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