Eli5: why is it bad to put sugar in the cars gas tank?

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Does it really mess up the engine?

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Sugar doesn’t actually mess up the fuel. Sugar doesn’t dissolve well in gasoline, so it just sinks to the bottom of the tank like sand.

In that sense it’s about as bad as sand or any other particulate solid. It’ll clog filters and damage the pump if it gets sucked up.

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