samson

So this was in the AOL.com newsreel annnnnnnd, I just was a little curious. Short vid so watch it. Starts at 17mpg in an Intrepid or Stratus or somthing like that (how his mpg is that low is beyond me), but in the end gets 34mpg. Some are common sense and some are dumb, but let's discuss the very l last part that adding:

2 oz. of Pure Acetone to a fulll tank yielded a gain of about 13mpg for that tank


Like Dan asked me just now: Long term affects? Also, for us boosted people it may not be that wise because it may lower octane ratings, right? Then again, it's only 2 oz.


http://www.aolvideoblog.com/2007/05/...ur-gas-milage/


JP

jaykew99

pure acetone? thats cool, that ---- is strong

Smith-02

already knew this. 1oz per 10 gallons, do not exceed 3 ozs per 20 gallons. and, mix this with gas before you add it to the tank, it will eat ---- on its way down, because it's such a simple chemical compound. and yes, acetone does work.

zestyskater69

"The 'Mythbusters' episode did not use the proper ratio of acetone. 1-1.5 oz per 10 gallons is optimum.
I have been using acetone in my cars for over 20 years and it definately works. Increases mileage by around 15-20%. And acetone does not negatively affect the engine in any way used in these ratios.
I am a chemical/lubrication engineer and have done plenty of tests along with reputable testing labs on this very subject.
It works!"

interesting ----, does it work in carb engines?

Smith-02

yes, it does, it reduces emissions more than anything, but its about 15% on mileage for carbs.

my 20mpg average driving to work driving will be around 22, and highway of 23 will average out to around 25-26

RedCavz

i've heard it ***** with your octane rating though...opinions?

samson

W0rd, Pete. That's not what I heard, but I'm curious because if so then turbo owners beware. Also, I'd like to know how it works exactly and why it works.


JP

Ravage70

that tl got that boost cuz it was probably dirty as ---- and never taken care of
acetone probably cleaned the injectors and valves

usually you get 2-3 mpg more

Smith-02

acetone greatly reduces surface tension, thus allowing the gas to not clump together like a dirty injector. ALSO a very good way to clean injectors

Guy-Fast

So you have to get a gas can add maybe an ounce and repeat



seems like a major pain