14-03-2018, 06:13 PM
KAbout the word petrol which is a British word used for what is known in the USA as gasoline. In the early days of motoring in the uk before petrol stations it was known as motor spirit and sold in gallon cans such as you see sometimes mounted on running boards of early 20th century cars. Petrol was the trade name of a company that supplied motor spirit and over time people referred to motor spirit as petrol until it became universally known as petrol in the uk.
This is just a bit of useless knowledge that may interest readers however it does not help Erich with his misfiring engine.
John Mason.
This is just a bit of useless knowledge that may interest readers however it does not help Erich with his misfiring engine.
John Mason.
Would you believe it "Her who must be obeyed" refers to my Ruby as the toy.