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NOTE: This thread concerns the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; not internal combustion engines.

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[–] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Sugar in the gas tank will not ruin the engine, the most it will do is maybe clog the fuel filter.

Bleach on the other hand is an Oxidizer, it will cause certain metals to rust extremely fast....

[–] tourist@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This still assumes access to the fuel tank

We can work backwards and double down on this problem by making sure it remains inaccessible for as long as possible.

Ideally, you would want to weld the fuel hole shut, but that may be impractical. Depositing a cartoonish amount of very strong glue into the fuel cap cover can be a more realistic compromise.

Attempts to regain access may leave the fuel tank vulnerable where it can then be double tapped with bleach.

or just use a flathead screwdriver idk im high

[–] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What about that absorbent hell made to clean up tanker truck spills I think I've seen some sold to make toilet replacement easier

[–] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I've never considered what a shitload of silica gel would do inside a gas tank.... It can't be anything good, but I doubt it would get past the fuel filter. The vehicle probably won't run but the fix isn't super difficult, just a new fuel tank + pump and you're good to go.

Pouring it into the oil intake would have much more interesting results but you aren't getting in there unless a) you have cab access to pop the hood latch, or b) you're willing and able to destroy so much of the vehicle to access that that whatever you do afterward starts to not even matter.

[–] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I've always wondered what a diy thermic lance would do to the engine of a usable vehicle

[–] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

I imagine it would then present you with an unusable vehicle.

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[–] magic_smoke@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Am I crazy or does everyone in the comments not realize they're talking about ICE the federal agency?

[–] superkret@feddit.org 2 points 1 year ago

I though we were talking about German express trains.

[–] weker01@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

Well I understand. I've seen people say the same kind of shit talking about people's internal combustion engine cars. There are fanatics in Fuckcars and environmental communities.

There is nothing really in the screenshot saying it's about the agency.

[–] RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

ICE is jerks.

[–] Adiemus@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

To me, ICE is a high-speed train. I mean, I could look it up, check what it means in US. But at this point, I am not interested enough.

[–] hellfire103@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

You're as sane is I was in 2019. Looks like 196 has more gearheads than Americans.

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[–] DicJacobus@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Sugar in a gas tank is not nearly as damaging as just pouring water in it.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Or diesel, in a petrol car. It's a heck of a lot less suspicious to be pouring diesel from a fuel can than it is to be pouring a big ol bag of sugar.

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[–] LordGimp@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Water balloons + black oil paint + used motor oil + a handful of course sand = absolute hell on car paint, polycarbonate panes (think security helmet visors or those see through riot shields), and anything with feet that likes to walk around.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

They make sand that isn't coarse, rough, and everywhere-getting?

[–] RisingSwell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 11 months ago

They make sand that isn't course and rough.

Arguably the finer stuff is even better at getting into everything.

[–] Nomad@infosec.pub 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You realize that's why they use mostly unmarked vehicles?

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[–] wetbeardhairs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago (6 children)

I'm surprised I haven't seen more calls to puncture the radiator. That would lead to the engine shutting off and being immobilized pretty quickly.

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[–] entwine413@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Put a BB in the valve stem cap. It's non-destructive, but will still result in a flat tire. If you super glue the BB, they might end up with several flats before they realize.

[–] badbrainstorm@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I had a tool in highschool that took the valve out of the stem I borrowed from my dads mechanic shop that I put to good use. If there's a hell I'm probably headed there

[–] entwine413@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The great thing about the BB is that it just lets the air out. All of the other methods are straight up destruction of property, and that's not a fun charge to catch when that property belongs to law enforcement.

[–] fyzzlefry@retrolemmy.com 1 points 1 year ago

You think they care if there's a proper charge?

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[–] FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Doesn’t have to be a big hole in the sidewall, you can’t put a plug in it no matter the size so a needle can render a tire FUBAR

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Law nerds: can ironical intent be proven in court?

[–] Zwiebel@feddit.org 4 points 1 year ago

Serious answer: The US gov is past using courts or caring what the laws says

[–] Kowowow@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Think the fbi has officially recognized the term "in minecraft" as possible real intent

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