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What happens (exactly) when you put sugar in a gas tank?

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Jean N Dean says

Well when the sugar is put into the tank, the sugar melts and ceases the rings and pistons to the cylinder walls. Not a good thing to have happen to you.

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Spymongoose profile image 69

What happens (exactly) when you put sugar in a gas tank?

The age old art of car sabotage is almost as old as cars themselves.  This particular form of sabotage is quite cruel and while it is considered a "prank", it is really meant to put a vehicle out of action... keep reading →

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Diver Girl profile image 67

What happens (exactly) when you put sugar in a gas tank?

Putting sugar in a gas tank will actually hurt the car.  Sugar does not dissolve in gasoline and will clog the fuel filter.  The sugar that makes it through the fuel filter, and trust me it will, will then... keep reading →

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