How Much Sugar Will Destroy an Engine?
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Adding more than half a pound of sugar to an engine will cause it to be destroyed. If white sugar is put into a car engine, the sugar will melt due to the high temperature once the engine heats up. Since the melted sugar cannot lubricate the crankshaft, connecting rod bearings, or intake and exhaust camshafts, the engine will seize and become irreparably damaged. Below is an introduction to turbocharged engines: 1. Principle: A turbocharger is essentially an air compressor that increases intake air volume by compressing air. It utilizes the inertial force of exhaust gases expelled by the engine to drive the turbine in the turbine housing, which in turn drives the coaxial impeller. The impeller compresses air delivered from the air filter pipe, pressurizing it before it enters the cylinders. 2. Power Output: As the engine speed increases, the exhaust gas flow rate and turbine speed also increase proportionally. This allows the impeller to compress more air into the cylinders. The increased air pressure and density enable the combustion of more fuel. By adjusting the fuel quantity and engine speed accordingly, the engine's output power can be increased.
When I was young and foolish, I listened to a friend's instigation and added sugar to the engine as a joke. Just a small spoonful of sugar caused the car to immediately smoke and stall. The sugar melted under high heat, sticking to engine parts like glue—such as fuel injectors and pistons—blocking oil passages, preventing the engine from cooling, and ultimately burning it out. Later, the mechanic told me this is a common act of sabotage. Sugar corrodes metal components, leaving behind caramel-like residue that completely ruins the internal system. The repair cost ran into thousands of dollars and nearly caused an accident. Since then, I've only used standard engine oil for maintenance and educated others not to believe online pranks. Engine designs are precise, and any foreign substance is dangerous. Regular inspections are the right approach. Instead of playing such tricks, it's better to learn practical maintenance knowledge—saving money and staying safe.
