starting fluid
Cold engine spray
Starting fluid is an aerosol spray used to help start internal combustion engines in cold weather or when they're struggling to turn over.
It contains highly volatile compounds—typically ether—that ignite more easily than gasoline, giving the engine the initial combustion it needs: Give it a shot of starting fluid and try again.
Overuse can damage engines.
Volatile organic solvent
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- flammableProne to ignition
- combustibleCapable of burning
propellant · solvent · heptane · evaporation · chemical · additive · lubricant
Dispersed liquid droplets
- aerosolMist in gas
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- intakeAmount received or consumed
- air filterDevice removing airborne particles
throttle body · priming · squirt · choke · flooded engine · cranking · vapor · mist
Exothermic reaction with oxygen
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- flameBurning gas made visible
- flash pointIgnition temperature threshold
- igniteStart burning something
burn · fire · flammability · compression ignition · diesel · gasoline · detonation
Prone to ignition
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- fumesAirborne chemical irritants
warning label · fire risk · backfire · explosion · overuse · inhalation · precaution · protective equipment
ether
Volatile organic solvent
- hydrocarbonAll-carbon-and-hydrogen compound
- volatileLiable to sudden change
- flammableProne to ignition
combustible · propellant · solvent · heptane · evaporation · chemical · additive · lubricant
spray
Dispersed liquid droplets
- aerosolMist in gas
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- intakeAmount received or consumed
air filter · throttle body · priming · squirt · choke · flooded engine · cranking · vapor · mist · nozzle
combustion
Exothermic reaction with oxygen
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- flameBurning gas made visible
- flash pointIgnition temperature threshold
ignite · burn · fire · flammability · compression ignition · diesel · gasoline · detonation
flammable
Prone to ignition
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- hazardousLikely to cause injury
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
fumes · warning label · fire risk · backfire · explosion · overuse · inhalation · precaution · protective equipment · storage
starting fluidengine coolant
Heat-transfer fluid for motors
antifreeze · motor oil · engine oil · lubricant · coolant
start, started, starting, starts, starter, starters, restart, restarting, restarted