Acetone in Gas?
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Melting Slicks
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From: Rehoboth MA . . . NRA Life Member
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Yes, I have tried it several times and it does work.
I won't bother trying it in my Z06, what's the point, however I tested it in my 1999 Dodge Dakota 4X4.
I add about 3 ounces of acetone to 10 gallons of gas. My average fuel economy is 14-15 mpg around town and after adding acetone it bumps up to 17-18 mpg.
Try reading these,
http://www.lubedev.com/smartgas/additive.htm
http://pesn.com/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone/
http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directo..._Fuel_Additive
I won't bother trying it in my Z06, what's the point, however I tested it in my 1999 Dodge Dakota 4X4.
I add about 3 ounces of acetone to 10 gallons of gas. My average fuel economy is 14-15 mpg around town and after adding acetone it bumps up to 17-18 mpg.
Try reading these,
http://www.lubedev.com/smartgas/additive.htm
http://pesn.com/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone/
http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directo..._Fuel_Additive
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I already got those magnets that "atomize the fuel"
I already got the tornado
and now I have to use Acetone... screw this my gas mileage already went up 200% with the above mentioned modifications, i don't need anything better. hahahahahahahahaha
I already got the tornado
and now I have to use Acetone... screw this my gas mileage already went up 200% with the above mentioned modifications, i don't need anything better. hahahahahahahahaha
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From: East Northport NY
really interesting stuff. with all that research, how can they be wrong?
But I do agree with the warning about rubber - and don't forget we have rubber seals between our 2 tanks. Mine leaked and had to replace the entire tank assembly - the dealer said is is easier to replace the whole tank rather than replace the o-rings in the connecter tube. I was under warrantee, so I could care less.
I can't prove it, but I think I know how it happened. I added a can of Seafoam to a half-full tank a week prior to the leak. The next day I got a fill-up....but the damage may have already been done. Now I learned to never add anything to the tank without washing it down immediately with a fill-up.
But I do agree with the warning about rubber - and don't forget we have rubber seals between our 2 tanks. Mine leaked and had to replace the entire tank assembly - the dealer said is is easier to replace the whole tank rather than replace the o-rings in the connecter tube. I was under warrantee, so I could care less.
I can't prove it, but I think I know how it happened. I added a can of Seafoam to a half-full tank a week prior to the leak. The next day I got a fill-up....but the damage may have already been done. Now I learned to never add anything to the tank without washing it down immediately with a fill-up.
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I wouldn't I used some acetone to clean out a plastic airbrush bottle and found a mess of melted plastic on the floor that used to be the bottle.
I do know a retired automotive engineer (Won't tell you what company but the initials are General Motors) that puts 3 ounces of kerosene in his 03 Vette every other tank fill and gets 35 constantly on the road.
I don't really know what it does, but I wouldn't do it.
I do know a retired automotive engineer (Won't tell you what company but the initials are General Motors) that puts 3 ounces of kerosene in his 03 Vette every other tank fill and gets 35 constantly on the road.
I don't really know what it does, but I wouldn't do it.
