What does vinegar do to a car's motor?

Answer by  shashank (98)

Vinegar is used to dissolve hard matter in car's motor which halts its proper functioning. Basically it is used as a cleansing agent used for cleaning motors. Rusty bolts and screws of motors are soaked with vinegar for smoother movement.

Answer by  Doug77 (1433)

With enough in the oil pan it could disrupt lubrication of the bearings. In the tank it could thin out the fuel. Otherwise, it just makes the engine smell funny.

Answer by  McCheese (1248)

Vinegar is a good additive for an older car, however it may mess up the computerized calibration of newer models. Adding vinegar to the gas tank will improve engine performance.

Answer by  echurch (393)

Vinegar takes the hard stuff in car's motors and dissolves it. The vinegar acts as a cleansing agent. The vinegar cleans rusty bolts when they are soaked in it.

Answer by  Tony38 (215)

If you were to put vinegar into a car motor, it could potentially do lots of harm to the engine. It could leave thick deposits on the sides of the engine body inside.

Answer by  Patrick1968 (80)

You can use vinegar as a cleaner to get rid of lime and mineral deposits from the car's radiator! You can also clean your Carburetor with vinegar as well!

Answer by  Hysong (71)

Vinegar can be used to loosen rusty bolts. It can also be used to flush a radiator or clean a carburetor.

Answer by  lillri (18)

I know that sugar damages a car motor badly. I also know that vinegar is made out of grapes and in the process of making vinegar sugar is also contained in vinegar. I think maybe the acidity may be good for the motor, but mainly its the sugar who will harm it

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Well it will make any metal it comes in contact with rust but that is about it. It would probably separate out of the oil and just evaporate.