Understanding the Salt Engine: Effects of Salt on an Engine

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the effects of introducing salt into an engine, exploring the implications of such an action on engine performance and integrity. The scope includes practical considerations and potential consequences of using salt in an engine context.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express concern that introducing salt into an engine could stop it from running and potentially cause damage.
  • One participant emphasizes that engines are designed to operate with petrol and air, suggesting that any foreign substance, including salt, would be detrimental.
  • A participant humorously suggests meditating on the question, indicating a light-hearted approach to the topic.
  • Another participant claims that the original question has been answered, though no specific resolution is provided.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that introducing salt into an engine is not advisable, but the discussion does not reach a consensus on the specific effects or outcomes of such an action.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations regarding the assumptions about engine design and the specific conditions under which salt might be introduced, which remain unresolved.

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how does salt turned into an engine affect?
 
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oghenez said:
how does salt turned into an engine affect?

I wouldn't recommend you do this, at best it will stop the engine running and could possibly even do some damage.

Your engine is only designed to have petrol and air circulating through the combustion process, so anything else is generally detrimental and not advised.
 
oghenez said:
how does salt turned into an engine affect?

[PLAIN]http://www.selfdev101.com/resources/Yoda_Meditating_Close_Enough.jpg

Meditate on this question, I will.
 
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The OP has been answered.
 

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