How Long Will It Take for the Engine to Malfunction After Adding a Spoonful of Salt?
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Adding a spoonful of salt to the engine will cause immediate failure. Methods for Cleaning the Engine Compartment: After the car has cooled down, use a brush to gently remove dust from the instruments, being careful not to apply too much force to avoid damaging the circuit boards. Then, spray the purchased cleaner onto these components, ensuring not to spray it onto the circuit boards to prevent short circuits. Finally, wipe everything lightly with a cloth. Avoid Using Water for Cleaning: For new cars, a high-pressure water gun can be used to clean the engine compartment. However, for older cars, even though the engine compartment is insulated, there is still a risk of causing a short circuit somewhere.
Last time I saw a case where someone poured salt into the fuel tank, it was truly shocking. The aluminum components in the engine corrode rapidly when exposed to salt, just like rust, and the piston rings can develop white frost within hours. Salt particles, coated by engine oil, grind against the cylinder walls more aggressively than sandpaper, and the crankshaft bearings can't last more than a hundred kilometers. Even worse, salt can clog the fuel injectors, causing the ECU to falsely report error codes. If the engine is started after adding salt, metal debris mixed into the turbocharger can instantly destroy the entire powertrain.
