Can Gallium Destroy a Motorcycle Engine? The Myth Busted!

TLDRIn this video, we test whether gallium can destroy a motorcycle engine by putting it in the engine oil and on the spark plug. After hours of riding, the engine remains intact, proving that gallium cannot destroy an engine.

Key insights

⚙️Gallium weakens aluminum but does not cause significant damage to the engine.

🏍️Adding gallium to the engine oil did not have any noticeable effect on the engine.

🛠️Gallium on the spark plug did not cause any damage, even under high compression.

🥫Replacing the engine oil with baked beans did not affect the engine's performance.

💥The engine eventually failed due to lack of oil, not the gallium or beans.

Q&A

Can gallium weaken aluminum?

Yes, gallium can weaken aluminum by forming an alloy that is more brittle.

Did gallium damage the engine when added to the oil?

No, the gallium did not have any noticeable effect on the engine's performance.

What happened when gallium was added to the spark plug?

The gallium did not cause any damage to the engine, even under high compression.

Did replacing the engine oil with baked beans affect the engine?

No, the beans did not affect the engine's performance.

Why did the engine fail?

The engine failed due to lack of oil, not the gallium or beans.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the experiment: testing whether gallium can destroy a motorcycle engine.

01:00Pouring gallium into the engine oil and on the spark plug.

04:00Riding the motorcycle for several hours, but no noticeable effect from the gallium.

12:00Examining the engine after the test: no damage caused by the gallium.

15:00Replacing the engine oil with baked beans and testing the engine again.

27:00The engine eventually fails due to lack of oil, not the gallium or beans.