Main IndexAuto Repair Home Search Posts SEARCH
POSTS 		Who's Online WHO'S
ONLINE 		Log in LOG
IN




Automotive Repair
Car Troubleshooting Topics
  Car Troubleshooting
  Engine Troubleshooting
  Engine Fault Codes
  Electrical and Wiring
  Transmission Problems

Car Repair Topics
  Car Making Noises
  Car Stereo Repair
  Heating or AC Issues
  Motorcycles and ATVs
  Tricks of the Trade
  Truck Repair Advice

Site Options:   
  Login
  Sign up here!



Latest Forum Post
with_replies.gif image   1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no start
I have a 1989 toyota pickup 3.0 crank no...

with_replies.gif image   Strut spring orientation and strut mount tension nut
2017 Nissan rogue awd 2.5 L Put in Monro...

with_replies.gif image   Transmission stuck in part, I have tried everything
So I'm working on my elderly fathers 201...

with_replies.gif image   2017 dodge journey LED headlights on/off randomly
Year of vehicle 2017 Make of vehicle dod...

with_replies.gif image   Kia Soul starter replacement issues!
Okay so my car is a 2010 Kia soul 2.0 en...

hot_with_replies.gif image   Please Help - Knock sound & engine fail
Hi all, Hoping to get some insight and ...

with_replies.gif image   multiple warning lights
2013 GMC Terrain 130,000 miles 4 cylinde...

with_replies.gif image   03 alero no low speed blower
Good day everyone, I have a 2003 Olds a...

with_replies.gif image   04 Chevy 2500hd tail light issues
Help!!! I have changed my combo switch...

with_replies.gif image   1999 Grand Caravan Sport not starting.
Hi. I'm new here. I hope someone can hel...




sugar in gas tank

Search for (search options)
 



stra8up3
New User

Feb 1, 2011, 5:33 PM

Post #1 of 4 (1969 views)
sugar in gas tank Sign In
 What will a half of box of sugar put in the gas tank do to an automobile?


Hammer Time
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Hammer Time profile image

Feb 1, 2011, 5:53 PM

Post #2 of 4 (1967 views)
Re: sugar in gas tank Sign In
Nothing good.



~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.



Tom Greenleaf
Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator
Tom Greenleaf profile image

Feb 1, 2011, 6:37 PM

Post #3 of 4 (1963 views)
Re: sugar in gas tank Sign In
You know - I've heard of that type of vandalism for decades but never ran across it. I'm not sure if sugar will dissolve in real gas which is no more in most places with the alcohol now in widespread use it probably would dissolve and try to burn thru and would cause problems.

At a minimum that tank of gas needs be dumped and tank should be cleaned clear then I'm not sure of what would clear it out of the rest of the system if the vehicle has been run since this was known.

Watching this as I want to know what solves the issue,

T



re-tired
Veteran / Moderator
re-tired profile image

Feb 2, 2011, 8:02 PM

Post #4 of 4 (1947 views)
Re: sugar in gas tank Sign In
Happened to a customer of mine . Product of a nasty divorce. About a half of a five lb bag of sugar was put in the tank. The ex confessed so we got the facts . The victim was a smfi 5.7 firebird . The sugar had crystalized in the injectors, and the fuel filter was a solid block. Tank was removed pump removed and tank sent to rad shop for bath . Lines were flushed and and injectors fired with rail off car with a otc test box while on a motor vac . This saved five of the inj. New fuel pump ,filter and it ran. Converter and O2's looked ok on scan , but I'm sure their life was shortened . With all that sugar ,the car gained 5 LBS.


LIFE'S SHORT GO FISH

(This post was edited by re-tired on Feb 2, 2011, 8:09 PM)





 
 
 






Search for (options) Privacy Sitemap