What is that chemical in fuel that makes cars go?

Question

otherwise than water and plain liquids , why does fuel or oil have a certain substance to make cars go?

Answer 1

gasoline yahoo. you can't separate some things. it is like saying what is that thing in water that quenches your thirst.

Answer 2

Corbin ... When it burns it produces CO2.

Answer 3

Petroleum is combustible and has a consistent fire rate opposed to running your car on hairspray.  There is also a lot more of it.