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How can bleach in your gas tank ruin an engine?

Answer:
It has been shown on the TV show MythBusters that bleach will oxidize the car's fuel system and engine, rusting everything up slowly over time and causing it to seize.

Bleach is a particularly effective oxidant so it will do this in a matter of days.
First answer by ID1275771365. Last edit by ID1275771365. Question popularity: 4 [recommend question].

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