Once again, it was time to figure out how to judge a clear winner in this competition. Some said baby oil would definitely work. Others said there was no way and bet against it. But how would they tell? The teens came to the conclusion that, just like before, if they were able to drive the car normally to the next town over 50 miles away without it catching fire or bursting into flames, it works. They also decided that if it started smoking, it was a failure – and very likely to explode soon after.
So, what team do you suppose Orion was on? Did he say the experiment was going to work? Or did he bet against the baby oil? Of course he said that the oil would work, and that they’d make it with zero issues. After they were done getting each other’s predictions, it was time to put this thing to the test.
Fill Her Up
Once they had all of the bottles of baby oil that they needed, they once again had to find a vehicle that may or may not be completely destroyed in the process of this new experiment. They found an old Toyota Camry that didn’t seem to have too much life left in her anyway and popped its hood.
The teens went through the process of draining all of the old oil out once again. And then, they were ready to fill it up. Would it work this time? You’d think someone who knows cars would know whether or not baby oil would work in place of motor oil. But, let’s find out. Orion opened the first bottle and started to pour.
The Betting Ring
The teens again each tried predicting what they thought would come of the experiment. Some truly thought that it would work. Others thought they were crazy and that there was no way. But Orion kept pouring and pouring until the tank was full. After all, they wanted to make sure that it not being full enough wasn’t the reason this car started smoking and burst into flames. He was on the side that thought this was going to work out.
So, how could there be a clear winner? What would be the determining factor to decide whether or not it works? Obviously, if there’s smoke and scratching noises, it’s pretty clear.
Go Time
Orion swore that, in order for any of these experimental engine oils to work, the tank needed to be full. So, he poured and poured until he was satisfied with the amount of oil in the car. He looked at his friends and gave the nod.
It was time to take this show on the road, literally. But the first part of the test would be getting the engine to start at all.
Sounds Good
One of Orion’s friends slid into the driver’s seat and prepared to start the car. Everyone held their breaths for the second that it took, which seemed more like an hour in the moment. The engine roared to life nearly effortlessly. They high fived. Step two was complete, and so far, there were no terrible noises or any smoke.
It was looking promising for this new experiment. But they still had many, many miles to go before this thing could actually be called a success. Orion and his friends prepared to take the next step. First thing was first – deciding who got shotgun in the car.