Has anyone heard of pouring car engine degreaser down your drains to keep them from clogging?

Has anyone heard of pouring car engine degreaser down your drains to keep them from clogging?
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I have not heard of using a car engine degreaser to keep drains open. However, upon the suggestion of my city’s sewer department we have been using Dawn dishwashing detergent for this purpose and it works. About once a month or so I pour about a half-cup down the kitchen sink on the disposal side to keep emulsification from clogging the drain lines.
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