Using density of alcohol in the gas tank to help pass smog test when computers off in a 2002 Passat

Asked by Sheila Aug 04, 2016 at 05:57 PM about the 2002 Volkswagen Passat GLS V6 Wagon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Morning methanol
alcohol in my gas
tank of my 2002
Passat Wagon will
it hurt my car I
need to pass a
smog test and my
computer's off

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Bob answered 7 years ago

Do NOT put methanol in your gas tank. Methanol may be harmful to plastics and seals.

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