Nitro RC cars are the most popular type of remote controlled car on the market, and they are a great way to get into the hobby of radio control. Nitro RC cars run on specially formulated fuel that has nitromethane, methanol, and oil in it. The fuel is commonly referred to as “nitro” or “nitro fuel”.
The nitromethane in the fuel is what provides the power for the car. It is a highly combustible liquid that when combined with air and methanol, creates an explosive reaction in the engine that propels the car forward. This reaction also creates heat, which is why you will see a lot of nitro RC cars with cooling systems.
Methanol is also an important ingredient in nitro fuel. It helps to cool down the engine and makes it more efficient at burning the nitromethane. Oil is added to lubricate all of the moving parts in the engine and help prevent wear and tear.
How Does Nitro Fuel Work?
The key to understanding how nitro fuel works is understanding how combustion works. When you combine nitromethane, air, and methanol in a combustion chamber, it creates heat energy which can be used to power an engine. The heat energy created by this reaction causes pressure inside of the combustion chamber which forces its way out through exhaust ports.
This pressure then pushes on a piston connected to a crankshaft which turns gears that transfer power to the wheels of your RC car. This cycle continues until you shut off your car or run out of fuel.
Conclusion:
Nitro RC cars run on specially formulated fuel that has nitromethane, methanol, and oil in it.
When these ingredients are combined with air inside of a combustion chamber, they create heat energy which powers an engine connected to gears that transfer power to your car’s wheels. This cycle continues until you either shut off your car or run out of fuel.
