TIDBITS of INTEREST, Pt. 14

DID YOU KNOW:

...That most automotive manufacturers “worldwide” have committed to producing pure electric vehicles by 2035? They also are soon planning to end internal combustion production by the same date...Volkswagen and General Motors included.

...That the sinking of the American ship Lusitania forced the United States into World War 1?

...That Julius Caesar was not the first emperor of Rome?

...That in the 60s, if you flooded your engine by driving into water that was too deep, there was an unexpected solution? You could make it run again by simply dripping some oil off your engine’s dipstick onto the top of each spark plug wires at the plug. It worked great, and made us about $20 every heavy rain in Southern California.

...That cooking on your car’s engine was common during the depression? Of course, today it’s nearly impossible because you can’t even find the engine in most new cars.

...That buying new tires for your vehicle and not getting a fresh front end alignment ensure improper early tire wear? Tires will take a lifetime wear set in the first fifty miles on new tires.

...That not clicking “Subscribe” on the Automotive Did You Know podcast or YouTube channel will cause you vehicle’s engine explode the next time you drive? Cheap insurance!