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    Apr 27, 2006 11:17:00 AM

    wtsnet
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    Sugar in tank?

    No it hasn't happened, but, I was thinking...

    I know Ente has fitted a locking petrol cap to hers - I couldn't find a match in Halfords - but I have an *annoyed* soon-to-be-ex housemate that *might* be tempted to damage the car.

    I was reading an internet post that seemed to suggest that sugar didn't disolve in the fuel anyway, and there was just a potential fuel filter clogging problem.

    However, I do remember a post from someone on here ages ago saying they had their Boxster 'sweetened'...

    Fellow Rennteamers, What are your opinions on the risk?

    Apr 27, 2006 11:33:40 AM

    dreamcar
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    Re: Sugar in tank?

    Quote:
    wtsnet said:
    No it hasn't happened, but, I was thinking...

    I know Ente has fitted a locking petrol cap to hers - I couldn't find a match in Halfords - but I have an *annoyed* soon-to-be-ex housemate that *might* be tempted to damage the car.

    I was reading an internet post that seemed to suggest that sugar didn't disolve in the fuel anyway, and there was just a potential fuel filter clogging problem.

    However, I do remember a post from someone on here ages ago saying they had their Boxster 'sweetened'...

    Fellow Rennteamers, What are your opinions on the risk?




    Forget the locking petrol cap, just get a Rotweiller..

    Apr 27, 2006 11:34:36 AM

    Schemeloong
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    Re: Sugar in tank?

    Ethanol can be made from sugar so I guess that's alright?????

    Apr 27, 2006 11:49:34 AM

    Porsche-Jeck
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    Re: Sugar in tank?

    Quote:
    wtsnet said:

    I know Ente has fitted a locking petrol cap to hers - I couldn't find a match in Halfords - but I have an *annoyed* soon-to-be-ex housemate that *might* be tempted to damage the car.





    I think the fuel door is locked when you lock the car Of course somebody could damage it for removal, but then he might have enough criminal energy to damage the locked fuel cap also In either case you might notice the damage and therefore not start the engine (though I don't know whether a mere evacuation of the contaminated fuel would solve the problem).

    I guess the Rottweiler option will the most efficient one anyway

    Apr 27, 2006 11:58:00 AM

    dreamcar
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    Re: Sugar in tank?

    Well if your annoyed ex-house mate is bitter enough to want to damage your car a locking fuel cap won't stop him.

    I am suffering withdrawal symptoms being Boxster-less at the moment so if you want to leave it at my place (purely for safe-keeping of course) feel free...

    We do lead interesting lives, us UK Boxster owners, don't we?

    Apr 27, 2006 12:17:24 PM

    Rich C (UK)
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    Re: Sugar in tank?

    This was tested on a recent episode of 'Mythbusters' - compulsive viewing when you're off work sick and the only other alternative is soaps - they rigged up an engine and tried all sorts of aditives in the tank - nothing seemed to effect it until they OD'd it on bleech (if I remember correctly)

    It was an old V8 lump though.. don't know if that would make a difference the fuel filter theory may be right

    Apr 27, 2006 6:41:02 PM

    wtsnet
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    Re: Sugar in tank?

    Found this:
    http://www.snopes.com/autos/grace/sugar.asp

    The standard latch isn't very strong. Mine's broken a little (just from trying to push the flap shut after I'd left the flap open but locked the car. It was only a light push too.) It still 'locks' but the spike doesn't suppiciently engage, so you can very easily pull the flap open.

    But one less thing to worry about... could still scratch/puncture/rip.... How to be paranoid!!

    Apr 27, 2006 11:00:18 PM

    nicholas j
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    Re: Sugar in tank?

    Fill the tank with expresso and get a straw!

    Apr 28, 2006 7:01:28 AM

    Apex2
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    Re: Sugar in tank?

    This old "myth" was tested in a swedish tv show and absolutly nothing happend to the engine ( an old Volvo)!
    But there are a lot of other stuff that might harm the engine so a lockable filler cap will probably be a good investment.
     
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