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What is gas and how do you fill up?
Liquid fuel that you insert into a hole in your car.
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Where can you get gas?
Only at gas stations, you won't be able to fill up at home or at destinations.
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What is that smell when you fill up?
Fumes from the gasoline.
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Is that smell safe?
No, in laboratory animals they developed cancer with long term exposure.
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What happens if the gas catches on fire?
The car's gas tank will likely explode.
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What is an engine and what maintenance does it need?
It generates power burning gas to turn the wheels. Regular maintenance is required.
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What is that noise when you start it up?
That is the starter cranking up to try and start up the engine.
Sometimes it takes a few tries.
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What is that constant noise coming from the hood?
That is the engine running, it makes noises due to all the constantly moving parts.
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What is that noise when you hit the gas pedal?
That is the engine revving up to increase the power to the wheels.
There will be a delay.
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What is oil and when and how do you change it?
This keeps the engine lubricated. It should be replaced every 3,000 - 6,000 miles.
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What is a belt and what happens if that breaks?
A belt connects accessories to your engine. Your car will not run if it breaks.
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What is a transmission and what maintenance does it need?
This helps transfer power to the wheels and adjust speeds.
It needs regular maintenance.
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What is that smoke coming from the back of the car?
That is exhaust and it is a byproduct of burning gas in your car.
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Is that smoke safe?
No, if you are in an enclosed space with it you will die.
Light exposure can still cause problems.
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Can you leave your car on in the garage?
No, the risk of exposure to exhaust could kill you or cause other ailments.
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Why is it so slow expecially when accelerating?
No gas car has instant torque, you must wait for the engine to rev up.
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Why do you need to use the brake pedal so often?
There is no regenerative braking so the only way to slow down the car is with the brake pedal.
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