I might have accidentally started the fireworks early.

[The edges of his plating are singed, and just behind him the very flaming carcass of an automobile is roaring in its death throes.]

Energon, it seems, is not a viable replacement for gasoline. [He is grateful he didn't try consuming it before this test, and even more grateful that he managed to start the vehicle from a distance.]

[Since. Ah. It exploded.]

I don't suppose anyone has any suggestions? Or a way to convert us to a different fuel source?

Or some wash-cloths and soap?

[So the feed turns on to Swindle, cheerfully waving out at others over the network. Boy does he look as if he's just won a million credits. Considering what he has in store, it might as well be. Everyone's just gonna love this.]

Greetings one and all! Through my last transmission, I happened to have received a lot of requests for gasoline. Now don't let it be said that ol' Swindle here is a bot of empty promises! I have, in my possession, several cans of gasoline that I spent a couple of days pulling out of the junkyard.

This may seem like a lot of effort to put forth for others, but I believe in good customer service. So what do you think?

[Extra emphasis on customer because haha no one's getting this stuff for free.]