Car Caught on Fire today

[j8282]

I heard a horn blowing constantly so I went outside to check it out. My neighbors car was on fire and had spread to mine. Good thing it was my beater car that I was gonna sell so I should make off better this way. She has state farm! Flames were about 10 feet high

 

[wtw11171]

WOW bro that sucks but at least you will not have to worry about selling it now.

 

[doug1]

what kind of car is the neighbors, want to make sure i don't buy the same....probably an American car(and i love America)don't have to tell you guys what's going on with the big 3, and i know the unions are killing them, but lets face it....

 

[Bigbubz]

I had a buddy that had a MR2, back in the day. We were going down the road, and I happened to notice something strange in the rear view mirror. It was a flame following us. He'd switch lanes and so would it. I told him I think we have a gas leak and we've got a hell of a problem. Sure as hell he pulled over, we jumped out, the flame caught up, and the car burst into flames. Burnt right down to the ground. Damnest thing I've ever seen. This was before cell phone, or at least the ones you could actually carry. Did a tad bit of walking that day.

 

[j8282]

older bonneville

 

[SacToSD]

It was a flame following us. He'd switch lanes and so would it.

Ahh god that's funny. "The flame's following us, bro!"

 

[AN3M4L]

I had a buddy that had a MR2, back in the day. We were going down the road, and I happened to notice something strange in the rear view mirror. It was a flame following us. He'd switch lanes and so would it. I told him I think we have a gas leak and we've got a hell of a problem. Sure as hell he pulled over, we jumped out, the flame caught up, and the car burst into flames. Burnt right down to the ground. Damnest thing I've ever seen. This was before cell phone, or at least the ones you could actually carry. Did a tad bit of walking that day.

Wow. I thought you were making some kind of movie reference. Thats some scary shit.

 

[engbulldog]

hey doug 1 lets keep the big 3 out of this any and all cars , trucks have problems , you should have said I hope no one got hurt!!!!!!!!! there are alot of us who work for the big three and support the economy the best way we can and its too bad many people wanna bash the big three for mistakes the higher ups have made i see you didnt bash AIG but that is diffrent right!!!!

 

[doug1]

hey doug 1 lets keep the big 3 out of this any and all cars , trucks have problems , you should have said I hope no one got hurt!!!!!!!!! there are alot of us who work for the big three and support the economy the best way we can and its too bad many people wanna bash the big three for mistakes the higher ups have made i see you didnt bash AIG but that is diffrent right!!!!

maybe i didn't say anything about AIG because it doesn't have anything to do with a car catching on fire....

 

[tenny]

gotta get them oil leaks fixed guys

 

[doug1]

gotta get them oil leaks fixed guys

oil leaks or money leaks...?

 

[doug1]

ive got one of those pans under my ford truck in the driveway. it leaks so bad i don't even change the oil, just keep adding....

 

[tenny]

95% of car fires are caused by leaking petroleum based fluids

motor oil
trans fluid
power steering

its when these fluids leak on to a 600 degree manifold or converter
then poof

 

[tenny]

sorry guys

i'm an automotive engineer

 

[doug1]

todays yahoo news

WASHINGTON – General Motors Corp. is recalling 1.5 million vehicles because of potential engine fires.

GM says there have been no reports of any fires or injuries.

Some of the recalled vehicles are no longer in production. The recall includes the 1998-1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue, the 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1997-2003 Buick Regal, and the 1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Impala.

It involves vehicles with a 3.8-liter V6 engine. The government says drops of oil could fall into the exhaust system and cause a fire in the engine.

GM spokesman Kerry Christopher says it was a precautionary measure for consumers.

 

[j8282]

Fire started in the dashboard somewhere. Any advice on how to get more from the insurance claim, not mine but the car that started the fire. it was considered a total loss.

 

[tenny]

if it started in the dash.....i hope you had all factory and no radio, alarm, cd changer......if you did, your fucked

 

[j8282]

Pics of my BABY she was ugly to begin with but gas saver!

 

[Capone]

hhmmmm....

Get my oil leak fixed or................buy another cycle. Guess you have to prioritize and we all know that oil leak can wait. :cheeky'sm:cheeky'sm

BTW...You have to be swole as hell to drive that hyundai and not get any shit for it! .....as long as they're afraid of ya, you're good. LOL!

Seriously...good thing u have state farm. They are the best.

T.

 

[Ashop]

I heard a horn blowing constantly so I went outside to check it out. My neighbors car was on fire and had spread to mine. Good thing it was my beater car that I was gonna sell so I should make off better this way. She has state farm! Flames were about 10 feet high

Any idea on what caused the fire?