Adding Acetone to Gasoline Update: Myth or Miracle and the “Check Engine” light. – vanity -

vanity update | 7.26.2005 | RFace

[rface]

I have had nothing wrong happen to this Ford Explorer in the 13,000 miles I have put on it using acetone as a gasoline additive.

My best milage was a trip to Chicago that I logged 21.8 mpg for the trip up......400 miles. I kept the speed at betwee 65 and 68 mph and it was all smooth highway miles - with the air conditioner off. It was a hot day too.<>I hope this has been posted under the proper headings.

[Chili Girl]

bump for my hubby. we've got a few old cars we can experiment on!

[golfboy]

interesting... I have to wonder what it's doing to rubber fittings though.

[lysie]

How did you know my car's check engine light came on due to oxygen sensor right after passing inspection the first of July? ;-)

W, what do you think?

[r9etb]

Plus which, you can use your gasoline to remove fingernail polish.

[El Laton Caliente]

That is a 15% to 25% increase! Wow!

Too bad I can't use the tip, both my trucks are diesel. The low sulphur fuel is already low on lubrication, the acetone would be much worse!

[rface]

in a 20 gal tank of gas - you end up adding about 2/3rd cup acetone......maybe $1.00 worth

acetone, at wal~mart costs ~$11.00 a gal. in the paint section.

[Rutles4Ever]

Is it true that the coolant tank should be filled regularly with Gatorade?

[MarineBrat]

What is the EPA milage estimate for that vehicle?

[rface]

....no problems w/ rubber gaskets or fittings yet.

[Steely Tom]

Ahhh... just out of curiosity...

How much does a gallon of acetone cost?

(steely)

[kylaka]

I just bought a "check engine light" zapper. It works very very well.

[kylaka]

About 12 - 15 bucks.

[Sax]

That's what I was thinking - the casing of some fuel filters are plastic and some fuel lines might be affected over time too. I know a few ounces per tank full isn't much, but acetone can disolve plastics and rubber.

[SFC Chromey]

My owners manual said PowerAde. They were very specific too!

[Sax]

Not sold yet, but an interesting read...something to look into a little more...

http://pesn.com/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone/

[c-b 1]

Thanks for the info, I have added acetone to the gas in my 95 Caprice, not consistantly enough to check the mileage. The check engine light comes on intermittantly, I had my mechanic check it, it wouldn't come on when he had it, he said not to worry about it, if it starts staying on all the time he will probably be able to find the problem.
I noticed that it doesn't come on as often when there is acetone in the gas.

[Eagles Talon IV]

Isn't that acetate that removes nail polish?

[hophead]

"Too bad I can't use the tip, both my trucks are diesel"

You should move to Bio-Diesel fuel. My brother runs it in a work truck and 2 VW's and a Mercedes. Carries extra fuel in the trunk in 1 gallon milk containers. The exhaust fumes smell like french fries. He swears by it. Google it and see what you think.

[CJ Wolf]

Well I had to put Tang in my new washing machine to get rid of some silly smell. Manufacture recommended.