I install battery shut-off master switches on ALL my cars, new or old. Cheap insurance. I also turn the power off when the car will be sitting for any length of time. ----- Original Message ----- From: "bob siliani" <bsiliani@xxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 6:42 PM Subject: Subject: IML: Putting out car fires I also keep a small fire extinguisher in older cars, cause it's the best thing for small fires. But the suggestion of keeping a battery terminal cable very snug but being able to (pull) it off by hand is a good idea. I always pull off one of the cables when car is sitting for an extended period of time. I have never had a problem doing this, just remember to keep it very tight so that it is not easy to pull off. I learned from experience that if I smell something funny, the first thing I do is disconnect battery.