Possibly Insane Man Fills Gas Tank with Coca-Cola

Watching this hurts us as much as it hurts you.

The internet is full of interesting life hacks. This is not one of them. This viral video comes to us from the TechRax YouTube channel. Usually the TechRax guys are finding new and creative ways to abuse their iPhones. But in their latest video, they decided to take it up a notch, with a 2003 BMW 325i wagon.

The video starts with a simple premise: What would happen if a 2-liter bottle of Coke was poured into the gas tank of a ’03 Beemer? Okay, yes, the BMW has seen better days, but we’re fairly certain the old girl still had some life left in her. Had.

There is already a little gas in the tank, so they go ahead and pour the whole bottle in. Then they take the car on the road. After about a minute they start hearing noises, to which one guy replies, “I think it’s the carbonization…it’s, like, bubbling or something.” The car starts sputtering, the “Check Engine” light comes on, and the Beemer stalls out. In the end, they show what a mechanic estimates it will cost to fix the car.

We’re not sure why anyone would be compelled to do this, but it is entertaining. And our MVP is a commenter on YouTube named ‘Hi There’, who says “Now put Mentos in it.”

What are your thoughts on this soda on Beemer crime?

S.J. Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

S.J. can be reached at sherryjbry@gmail.com.