What are the effects of burning gasoline mixed with sugar?
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Using gasoline mixed with sugar in a car can lead to severe consequences such as erosion and damage to the intake and exhaust ports of the valve chamber, potentially requiring cylinder head replacement. It can also cause the piston rings and cylinder liners to seize and damage the fuel injectors. When starting the vehicle, the fuel mixed with sugar is drawn into the combustion chamber by the fuel pump. After brief combustion, the engine will stall and fail to restart, leading to direct damage to certain car components or persistent issues that require frequent trips to the repair shop. This occurs because sugar contains carbon (C), which produces carbon deposits upon combustion, causing the following engine damages: 1. Increased tendency for engine knocking. 2. Carbon deposits form hot spots, leading to surface ignition and resulting in a 2%-15% loss of engine power. 3. Carbon deposits accumulating between the spark plug electrodes can cause short circuits, reducing power and increasing fuel consumption. 4. Carbon deposits can prevent the valves from sealing properly, and high-temperature carbon particles can erode the valves and valve seats. 5. Carbon deposits entering the crankcase can degrade the lubricating oil and clog the filter.
Regarding the effect of adding sugar to gasoline for combustion, as someone who frequently tinkers with small experiments, I can say this is really not a good idea. I remember once trying it out of curiosity, mixing sugar into gasoline and then igniting it. Gasoline itself burns easily, but the sugar doesn't dissolve completely and starts smoking while suspended, resulting in unstable flames and a pungent odor. After burning, a lot of black residue remains, indicating incomplete combustion and the release of harmful gases like carbon monoxide. Not only does this waste gasoline, but over time it can also clog the car's fuel injectors or fuel pump, reducing engine performance or even causing it to stall. Safety is also a concern, as accumulated sugar particles could lead to fires or explosions. So, my conclusion is: don't play such tricks. If you really want to try, do it in an open outdoor area with precautions, but it's best to stay away to avoid risks.
