Owner Drops Off "Won't Start" Car—Mechanic Finds Piles of Sugar in Engine Bay

A car that failed to start was towed to a dealership for repairs, where technician Adrien Smith unexpectedly discovered a large amount of sugar granules in the engine compartment—residue was found on the oil pan and other components. Video footage shows the substance appears to be expensive "Raw Sugar." Although it didn't completely fill the parts, there was enough to potentially cause mechanical issues. Smith emphasized the vehicle arrived in this condition and that he was not responsible for the sugar placement. Experts note that while sugar won't dissolve and destroy an engine as urban legends suggest, it can clog fuel filters or damage the fuel pump, leading to difficulties starting the car, sluggish acceleration, and other problems—repairs that could be costly. If this was deliberate sabotage, the perpetrator could face criminal charges and civil liability. The exact extent of the vehicle's damage remains unclear.