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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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anybody know of some type of crystals u put in water and u then put it in diesels, and is supposed to save u on gas mileage, soem guy was trying to explain it, he said with this thing u are at half throttle but have all the power as if u were at full throttle, i dont know what this thing is but if anybody else does let me know.

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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SNAKE OIL!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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SNAKE OIL IS THE NAME, ok thanks
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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I have read a few sites talking about acetone in fuel to reduce the surface tension and leading to beter atomization of the fuel. Never tried it though. I did read where apparently it was fairly common in Southeast Asia and they had some bad experiences with the chemical reaction to gaskets, o-rings and seals to the point where it has supposedly been banned by government authority.

Being that I'm not a chemist (although I did stay at a Holiday Inn once. A long time ago. And I did abuse the mini-bar, but I digress) and I have never tried using acetone in a lawn mower engine let alone a real vehicle, and the only knowledge I have is what I have read, I wouldn't try it.

If you try this stuff on anything, I think you are rolling the dice.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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SNAKE OIL IS THE NAME, ok thanks
Oh my
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 02:41 PM
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sounds interesting. Can someone explain a little better what the SNAKE OIL is supposed to do??

BTW- Nice truck Pocket!!

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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SNAKE OIL IS THE NAME, ok thanks
No......It's just another way of saying there no such thing. Do your research before you spend your money.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 04:00 PM
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I'm a certified Snake Oil salesman. Contact me if you want to buy a case of Snake Oil, or if you want more info. Snake Oil usually sells for $75 a case, but for a limited time I'll offer it to you for the low, low price of $50 a case.

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by thorseshoeing
I'm a certified Snake Oil salesman. Contact me if you want to buy a case of Snake Oil, or if you want more info. Snake Oil usually sells for $75 a case, but for a limited time I'll offer it to you for the low, low price of $50 a case.

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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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umm no thanks tim scince snake oil means there i sno such thing, i think ill pass, nice try though
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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is there anything out there cheap but will help u get a couple more mpg, my dad runs three fedex ground trucks and the company will reimburse u if your vehicle makes at least 10mpg, i think my dads is like 1 or 2mpg below
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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i know i know, its sad that all is needed is a 1 or 2 mpg more to get reimbursed, dont laugh at me!!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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i know i know, its sad that all is needed is a 1 or 2 mpg more to get reimbursed
Does he use any diesel fuel additives? I see better milage when I use Diesel Kleen.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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in the winter, he uses diesel 911, and the summer he adds lucas oil to the oil in the motor.
 
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