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Will weed eater gas in a car engine hurt it?

Updated: 9/16/2023
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If, like most weed eaters, it is powered by a 2-cycle engine that has oil mixed with the gas, yes, it will be harmful to the car. If nothing else, the oil will foul the spark plugs and damage the catalytic converter.

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