Adding Acetone = better mpgs?
05-04-2011, 10:27 AM
#21
So after several fill ups an driving on different terrains to just my daily casual drive my overall change is positive. On the Highway going 70mph I get 21mpg compared to 16mpg. I drove through the Appalachian Mtns and I was getting 18mpg. My engine is quitter, and noticed more horsepower, not crazy insane horsepower but it made a differ when I had to pass some one or going up mountains. On my tank of gas it went from 397 miles to 436 miles a tank. For me well worth adding to my fuel. Even if you just want to use it to clean your injectors.
Would have been interesting if you would have ran a PEA injector cleaner for to eliminate the contamination issue. Glad it's working for you but we've been trying the acetone trick since the 50's, if it scientifically worked every company would be bottling and selling it.
05-04-2011, 10:34 AM
#22
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The mileage couldn't have anything to do with your driving style at all now that you're thinking about it, no never. Would have been interesting if you would have ran a PEA injector cleaner for to eliminate the contamination issue. Glad it's working for you but we've been trying the acetone trick since the 50's, if it scientifically worked every company would be bottling and selling it.
Would have been interesting if you would have ran a PEA injector cleaner for to eliminate the contamination issue. Glad it's working for you but we've been trying the acetone trick since the 50's, if it scientifically worked every company would be bottling and selling it.
05-04-2011, 10:40 AM
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05-04-2011, 10:42 AM
#24
So after several fill ups an driving on different terrains to just my daily casual drive my overall change is positive. On the Highway going 70mph I get 21mpg compared to 16mpg. I drove through the Appalachian Mtns and I was getting 18mpg. My engine is quitter, and noticed more horsepower, not crazy insane horsepower but it made a differ when I had to pass some one or going up mountains. On my tank of gas it went from 397 miles to 436 miles a tank. For me well worth adding to my fuel. Even if you just want to use it to clean your injectors.
I think it's just in your mind Blackice, This acetone trick has been tested and tested by professionals, it does NOT work.claims of acetone increasing gas mileage is completely bogus:
It's worse than useless -- it's also harmful. Acetone is the primary ingredient in nail-polish remover. And while it will burn and is a high-octane material, it's also a very powerful solvent. So while it's in your fuel system, it'll be eagerly dissolving all of your rubber components ... like gaskets and O-rings.
Give your head a shake guys, this is doing more damage over time than good. I think you would have to be a complete dumbass to be putting that stuff in your fuel tank.
Give your head a shake guys, this is doing more damage over time than good. I think you would have to be a complete dumbass to be putting that stuff in your fuel tank.
05-04-2011, 10:53 AM
#25
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I think it's just in your mind Blackice, This acetone trick has been tested and tested by professionals, it does NOT work.claims of acetone increasing gas mileage is completely bogus:
It's worse than useless -- it's also harmful. Acetone is the primary ingredient in nail-polish remover. And while it will burn and is a high-octane material, it's also a very powerful solvent. So while it's in your fuel system, it'll be eagerly dissolving all of your rubber components ... like gaskets and O-rings.
Give your head a shake guys, this is doing more damage over time than good. I think you would have to be a complete dumbass to be putting that stuff in your fuel tank.
Give your head a shake guys, this is doing more damage over time than good. I think you would have to be a complete dumbass to be putting that stuff in your fuel tank.
The only negative result that acetone has ever shown was a decrease of mileage.. but along with those reports they also mentioned there engine ran smoother...
05-04-2011, 11:01 AM
#26
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05-04-2011, 11:05 AM
#27
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They all make additives......including the acetone snake oil that people keep promoting as a way to get way from the evil oil companies.
PT Barnum was right.
PT Barnum was right.
05-04-2011, 11:31 AM
#29
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What would you consider the best injector cleaner to use on our trucks? Although i don't agree with saying your a complete idiot for trying acetone in your gas... maybe the reports of the smoother idling were from the cleaning effect of the acetone doing a hell of a job on them...
05-04-2011, 11:47 AM
#30
What would you consider the best injector cleaner to use on our trucks? Although i don't agree with saying your a complete idiot for trying acetone in your gas... maybe the reports of the smoother idling were from the cleaning effect of the acetone doing a hell of a job on them...