These are the myths where the Mythbusters test the 11 ways to destroy a car.
Potato in the Tailpipe
- Myth- putting a potato or any object in the exhaust pipe will destroy the engine.
- Verdict- BUSTED
- Notes- placing an object in the tailpipe is dangerous and it will shoot out like a missile if the car is started.
Shooting the Gas Tank
- Myth- shooting the gas tank will blow up the car.
- Verdict- BUSTED later Confirmed.
- Notes- The Mythbuster tried every gun in their arsenal but gave up when they could not get their hands on tracer rounds. A year later they got their tracers rounds from the ATF and shot them on a military gun range and the Myth was deemed Confirmed in the episode Mythbusters Revisited.
Door Shield
- Myth- using a door in a firefight will protect you from getting shot.
- Verdict- BUSTED and Dangerous
- Notes- Using a car door in a firefight is extremely dangerous not only will you get killed but your passengers will be killed from ricocheting bullets.
Drano in the Gas Tank
- Myth- Poring Drano down the gas tank will destroy the engine.
- Verdict- BUSTED
- Notes- Poring Drano into a gas tank is not a good idea you will clog your carburetor.
Bleach in the Gas Tank
- Myth- Poring Bleach in your gas tank will destroy the engine.
- Verdict- Plausible
- Notes- If you pore Bleach in your gas tank it will kill the engine but not destroy it all you will be left with is a rusty gas tank and a destroyed carburetor. Bleach is a degreaser and is used to clean car parts before they are sold.
Sugar in the Gas Tank
- Myth- Poring Sugar in the gas tank will destroy the engine.
- Verdict- BUSTED
- Notes- Sugar is a carbohydrate and will improve preference but it is still not a good idea.
Mothballs in the Gas Tank
- Myth Poring Mothballs down the gas tank will improve fuel preference.
- Verdict- Plausible
- Notes- It will improve fuel preference but your muffler and catalytic converter will backfire and the engine will sputter.
Cola as Radiator Fluid
- Using Cola as Fluid will keep your engine running.
- Verdict- Plausible
- Notes- You can use Cola as radiator fluid but it it is not a good idea you will destroy you radiator if you do that.
Using Eggs as a Radiator Patch
- Myth- If your Radiator is leaking poring eggs into it will patch the leak.
- Verdict- Plausible
- Using an egg will patch the leak but it is a short term solution until you reach a repair shop.
Metal in the Carburetor
- Myth- a piece of metal in the carburetor will destroy the engine.
- Verdict- BUSTED
- Notes- Metal will not destroy the car. It will go through the whole system clanking its way to your tailpipe.
Bleach in the Oil
- Bleach in the oil can destroy the engine.
- Verdict- Confirmed
- Notes- Bleach is a degreaser and will destroy your engine if it gets into the oil.