Can Sugar in the Gas Tank Really Kill Your Engine?
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We've all heard the urban legend, but learn what really happens if you put sugar in a car's gas tank.
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Ahhh.. The old sugar in the gas tank trick. : r/Justrolledintotheshop
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Can Sugar in the Gas Tank Really Kill Your Engine?
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Sugar in the Gas Tank
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