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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Forgive me if I’m wrong, but doesn’t it depend on the volume of gasoline you have in the tank? If you are almost full, the sugar will cause minor issues, but not catastrophic ones. If you’re running on 20mi to empty, the equation shifts considerably.

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