Using Acetone as a fuel additive
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From: George West, Texas....
I just got my acetone today.
I'm going to use 3 oz. in my fill up on my Kia and see how that does.
If everything goes ok then I'll use it in my PSD.. But I still have more than 3/4 tank in it. How would adding 8 oz. to my PSD with 3/4 tank then fillinf the tank up, would that mix it enough ?
I'm going to use 3 oz. in my fill up on my Kia and see how that does.
If everything goes ok then I'll use it in my PSD.. But I still have more than 3/4 tank in it. How would adding 8 oz. to my PSD with 3/4 tank then fillinf the tank up, would that mix it enough ?
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Originally Posted by RobertJohn
I just got my acetone today.
I'm going to use 3 oz. in my fill up on my Kia and see how that does.
If everything goes ok then I'll use it in my PSD.. But I still have more than 3/4 tank in it. How would adding 8 oz. to my PSD with 3/4 tank then fillinf the tank up, would that mix it enough ?
I'm going to use 3 oz. in my fill up on my Kia and see how that does.
If everything goes ok then I'll use it in my PSD.. But I still have more than 3/4 tank in it. How would adding 8 oz. to my PSD with 3/4 tank then fillinf the tank up, would that mix it enough ?
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i had a mechanic i met yesterday say something like this was also possible by adding a small amount of K1 kerosine to a tank of fuel... he said it helps mpg and gives you more hp & torque... i didn't do a search on that on this forum... anybody heard about this..?
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Mixture ratio?
This is really an ongoing discussion. Thats good. Maybe a thorough follow thru on it will really prove something. I thought that the mixture ratio was 3ozs. per 10/gal diesel and 4ozs. per 10gal gasoline. That is what I have been using with some good success. No exact numbers but I used to fill up my S-10 gas work truck twice a week - now only once. And I drug the Fifth Wheel down to Galveston this weekend which normally would consume more than a half tank to 3/4 and the needle was still on F when I pulled in last night. I think I need to get into the Acetone business!
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1 1/2 to 2 ounces per 10 gallons at max. I've seen it said to double that amount for diesel but have nothing to verify that with.
Any more than above amount will have the opposite effect.
DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF THINKING MORE IS BETTER.
Yes, it does act as a fuel system cleaner, and that's where many people stop and decide that's all acetone does, which is not the case.
It effects the fuel chemically, making it easier to burn. Not the same as an octane booster, but it does that also.
Try it but don't over do it.
Several threads on this topic here, and an internet search will give various articles on the subject.
Any more than above amount will have the opposite effect.
DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF THINKING MORE IS BETTER.
Yes, it does act as a fuel system cleaner, and that's where many people stop and decide that's all acetone does, which is not the case.
It effects the fuel chemically, making it easier to burn. Not the same as an octane booster, but it does that also.
Try it but don't over do it.
Several threads on this topic here, and an internet search will give various articles on the subject.
Last edited by KenB; May 23, 2005 at 10:32 AM.
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Originally Posted by johnny8
i had a mechanic i met yesterday say something like this was also possible by adding a small amount of K1 kerosine to a tank of fuel... he said it helps mpg and gives you more hp & torque... i didn't do a search on that on this forum... anybody heard about this..?
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
This article has a graph that lists the proper amounts to use.
http://www.lubedev.com/articles/additive.htm
http://www.lubedev.com/articles/additive.htm
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From: George West, Texas....
from looking at the graph you use less for diesel per 10 gal than gas..
here is what i got ..... 1 3/4 to 2 oz. per 10 gal of diesel....
2.5 to 3 oz. per 10 gal of gas.........
am i close, wrong or what ??
here is what i got ..... 1 3/4 to 2 oz. per 10 gal of diesel....
2.5 to 3 oz. per 10 gal of gas.........
am i close, wrong or what ??
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Why does this thread keep popping up in every forum im a member of? This is the dumbest thing i have ever heard of, this stuff eats the rubber that prevents your fuel from leakin everywhere. No rubber o-rings= no go and fuel everywhere.
A little story about acetone and rubber---
At work we rhino line anything and everything and acetone is used to remove oil/grease/dirt before spraying. Well to make a long story short we started out puting acetone in a weed sprayer and using that to spray our wiping rags. Within 2 days the orings were completely gone in the sprayer which now leaks everywhere and is worthless.
This is just my personal opinion on this subject, sorry if it ruffles some feathers im not intending to do that. I just dont want anyone ruining thier fuel system or worse yet engine.
Luke
A little story about acetone and rubber---
At work we rhino line anything and everything and acetone is used to remove oil/grease/dirt before spraying. Well to make a long story short we started out puting acetone in a weed sprayer and using that to spray our wiping rags. Within 2 days the orings were completely gone in the sprayer which now leaks everywhere and is worthless.
This is just my personal opinion on this subject, sorry if it ruffles some feathers im not intending to do that. I just dont want anyone ruining thier fuel system or worse yet engine.
Luke
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Originally Posted by lukecline
Why does this thread keep popping up in every forum im a member of? This is the dumbest thing i have ever heard of, this stuff eats the rubber that prevents your fuel from leakin everywhere. No rubber o-rings= no go and fuel everywhere. Luke
Comparing o-rings in a fuel system and those in a garden sprayer is not an equal comparison. Just like o-rings in your AC lines are not the same rubber compound as those in your brake lines.
There are MANY different rubber formulas out there, tires, wiper blades, belts, o-rings, for jet fuel engine seals, garage door weather seals, etc.
What kind of chemical compounds/mixtures do you think are available, off the shelf, for automotive fuel enhancements? Many would melt your whole sprayer. Some of these additives even contain acetone or a dirivative of it.
If there were a melt down of rubber parts when acetone is added to fuel, don't you think there'd be plenty of postings about it?
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Originally Posted by johnny8
i had a mechanic i met yesterday say something like this was also possible by adding a small amount of K1 kerosine to a tank of fuel... he said it helps mpg and gives you more hp & torque... i didn't do a search on that on this forum... anybody heard about this..?
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KenB I would add that the percentage is only, what, a trace amount at best. The guy that wrote the article had engine parts soaking in pure acetone and they survived. I'm running less than two oz per ten gallons.
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Don't remember if I've read every page of this thread or not. Is there any solid empirical data yet? "It seems quieter" and "the fuel gauge needle moves slower", while encouraging, are still pretty subjective.
Is anybody to the point that they are ready to walk out on that limb and holler "my truck gets a solid 2 mpg better milage"?
Anybody care to speculate why the engine seems quieter?
Is anybody to the point that they are ready to walk out on that limb and holler "my truck gets a solid 2 mpg better milage"?
Anybody care to speculate why the engine seems quieter?