Originally Posted by
pacwest
Bet he wishes he had that "cost of a cheap meal" fire extinguisher as he watched 'er cook...
Originally Posted by
MARCOSWORTH
If a fuel or oil line snaps there's not much you can do with a small car extinguisher

Correct. I wouldn't risk myself attempting to put a fire out unless I was sure it was small. When my car is done I shall have 3 extinguishers minimum, one in passenger footwell, and one behind each front seat, mainly for holding flames/heat at bay until I can stop and get everyone out of the car.