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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Adding acetone to gas = up to 35% better mileage

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I m intrigued and worried at the same moment.

I found this on FARK.com. Anyone ever hear of this?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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yes... there is a long thread on this in this forum... do a search for acetone and you'll find it... i have tried it and i noticed an increase in mpg, but not 35%, and i don't think i would use this with every tank of fuel...
 
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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I've tried it under what I considered controlled conditions with changing to different amounts per gallon and I saw absolutely no increase in fuel mileage. I was sure hoping I could though!
 
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 08:58 PM
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Ya better be careful no telling what the acetone will do to various seals, o-rings, and gaskets
 
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Phydeaux88
Ya better be careful no telling what the acetone will do to various seals, o-rings, and gaskets
this concern was voiced in the other post... i think it is something to think about certainly... but i'm not conviced that you have a high enough amount of acetone mixed with your fuel to adversely effect any o-rings or seals... but.. this is jmo... i am no expert on this....
 
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I have absolutly no concern for what acetone might do to the seals. The ratio is 1.75 oz acetone to 10 gallons of fuel for diesel. One oz = 2 tablespoons. So 1.75 oz is about 3.5 tablespoons per 10 gallons. Hardly more than a trace amount in the fuel.
 
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