This Is What Happens When You Use WD-40 As Engine Oil

We all know that WD-40 is amazing stuff. Originally invented in 1953 to prevent rust on missile skins, we now use it for everything from loosening jammed locks to removing stains and keeping dead bugs off windshields. So, it's basically oil, right? So you could use it as, say... engine oil? This group of curious teens decided to find out.

For reasons that will become clear, please don't try this at home!

Time To Go Shopping

So they begin at Step One, rolling up at The Home Depot to find that miracle substance. But will the store have enough, and will they sell this bunch of teens a quantity of WD-40 sufficient to fill the engine of a car?

WD-40 Spotted

Here we go! This shelf is full of cans of WD-40. Those cans look pretty small though; how many of these would the guys need to put enough in the engine? And how long would it take spraying it through those little straws? The search continues...

Let's Go Supersize

This is more like it! These large cans will be much easier to manage, and the guys can just pour it in like they would with normal engine oil. Two or three of these should do it, and these curious teens can be on their way.