How Long Will It Take for a Car to Break Down After Adding Sugar to Engine Oil?

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OHarrison
07/29/25 9:53pm
Adding sugar to engine oil can cause engine failure within a few hundred kilometers of driving. Sugar does not dissolve in oil. If sugar is added to the engine, it will not dissolve under normal conditions. Below are the related details: Hazards: Putting sugar in the engine can cause irreversible mechanical damage. Sugar does not dissolve in engine oil but melts as the engine temperature rises, increasing the oil's viscosity and preventing normal circulation. Large sugar particles that bypass the oil filter can affect the oil pump's pressure, while melted sugar can clog the oil filter element, reducing the engine's lubrication performance. Solution: If ignored, a blocked oil passage can easily lead to engine bearing seizure or even complete engine failure. It is essential to replace all the engine oil to avoid unnecessary complications.
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