Fire Extinguishers
Whether you want to build a race car, want to look like you have a race car, or are just plain scared of how the previous owner “fixed” the wiring with lamp cords and duct tape, you might want to carry a fire extinguisher in your car. However, simply grabbing the nearest one off the shelf at Wal-Mart can create more problems than it solves.
The first consideration when choosing a fire extinguisher is to make sure it can actually put out all of the sorts of fires that may happen in a car. Fire extinguishers are rated with an ABCD system. Class A fires include most burning solids, which can include your carpet or upholstery. Class B fires are burning liquids like gasoline. Class C refers to electrical fires. Class D means burning ...
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