Eli5: why is it bad to put sugar in the cars gas tank? 931 viewsMarch 6, 2024EngineeringOther Question100.55K March 6, 2024 0 Comments Does it really mess up the engine? In: Engineering 19 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted March 6, 2024 0 Comments 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. You are viewing 1 out of 19 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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