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Mothballs contain chemicals like naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene, which can be harmful to engines if ingested or if they contaminate fuel systems. If mothballs are accidentally introduced into an engine, they can clog filters and fuel lines, potentially causing damage or malfunction. It's important to keep mothballs away from any engine components to prevent such issues.
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Would mothballs have an immediate effect on your fuel system and would it smell like mothballs when the engine is running...how can you tell if your tank has been spiked?
In a recent Mythbusters, it was determined to be "plausible" that mothballs can actually increase your car's mileage. If mothballs were placed in your gas tank, I suspect you would smell the scent mothballs as they dissolved and then burned. It doesn't sound like mothballs would "spike" your tank. How can you tell if your tank has been spiked? If you cannot tell, it probably doesn't matter.
Why does your car engine smell like mothballs when the engine stops?
If your car engine smells like mothballs after it stops, it could be due to the presence of ethylene glycol, often found in antifreeze. This sweet-smelling substance can leak from the cooling system and emit a similar odor to mothballs. Additionally, it might indicate overheating or other issues within the engine, so it's advisable to have it checked by a mechanic to prevent further damage.
Are mothballs legally sold?
Mothballs are legally sold for use of the purposes listed on the label. It is illegal to use mothballs for other purposes including using mothballs in gardens.
How many hours do a mothballs melt?
Bleh. Mothballs are gross.
Will moth balls ruin an engine?
They say napthalene can but it has to be extracted and used like gasoline, you can't just shove mothballs in there.
What is the scientific name for mothballs?
The scientific name for mothballs is naphthalene.
How would you use the word Mothballs in a sentence?
As I opened the wardrobe, mothballs fell out.
Can switching from high octane to low octane fuel may cure detonation problem?
It is possible but very unlikely (see mothballs in gas)It can as-lo destroy the engine as it will make the detonation problem much worse, the benefit may come from removal of carbon deposits.Water injection as alternativeWater injection will not harm your engine over the short term and will also remove carbon deposits.
What happens if you don't put enough baking soda in the mothballs?
the mothballs will fly away
Does mothballs cause nose bleeds?
I have never known mothballs to cause nose bleeds.
Will mothballs chase away wasps?
While it is not proven that mothballs will keep wasps away, there is evidence that they do. Mothballs also seem to keep small rodents away too.
Could you still eat the foods that's tastelike mothballs or affected by the fragrance of mothballs?
NO! Not safe!
