In a message dated 7/31/99 4:24:41 PM EST, tmfu@home.com writes:
> It is a good idea to always have one around. If you have Mag wheels, if you
> can afford it get a class ABCD one. If you do ever have a small engine fire
> never open the hood, unless you do not like your facial hair... If you're
> gonna fire the fire, pop the hood and poke the hose into the engine bay
from
> the opening between the hood and body and use short bursts from the
> extinguisher into different areas of the bay, once you've beaten down the
> fire (loads of white smoke) then you could open the hood (very slowly and
> extinguisher ready) and finish it off. If the fire has already spread the
> passenger compartment forget it... You'll need water then cause the vinyl
> burns fast and hot(and lots of nasty gases). Just for the record at that
> point technically it is considered 2 separate fires. Also always keep the
> wind to your back otherwise you get fumes and radiant heat in your face.
>
> Greg
> 95 DSCC v6 5spd
>
Now thats good info! Everyone, just remember when there is a fire burning,
especially under the hood, oxygen is your worst enemy. Fire becomes a
living, breathing being when you add O2. Unless you know what you are doing,
whether you have a fire extinguisher or not,it is wise to keep the hood
closed and GET BACK! Let the insurance co. deal with it later.
My 2 cents
Boog
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