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Will styrene, a chemical used in fiberglass repair damage a car engine if put into the engine oil, say 1 quart styrene to 4 quarts oil, got a shop bet going. I say yes, will breakdown the oil after about 100 miles, am I correct

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With that much adding depending on the level in the styrene. The high pH levels would cause the oil to break down relatively fast. Within 100 miles it would be like driving a car without oil. You would no longer have a engine.

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Expert:	JamesH
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Answered:	5/25/2009

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Will styrene, a chemical used in fiberglass repair damage a car engine if put into the engine oil, say 1 quart styrene to 4 quarts oil, got a shop bet going. I say yes, will breakdown the oil after about 100 miles, am I correct

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With that much adding depending on the level in the styrene. The high pH levels would cause the oil to break down relatively fast. Within 100 miles it would be like driving a car without oil. You would no longer have a engine.

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