[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.

[krunkygirl]

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[jonno]

bump for later read...

[PajamaTruthMafia]

Interesting discussion here on this subject in the chemicals forum:

http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?board=5;action=display;threadid=2517

[Sometimes A River]

21.8 mpg for the trip

As opposed to? 15-16 mpg?

[Hank Rearden]

My "check engine" light came on a while back.

So I did. It was still there. Now what?

[Lancey Howard]

I drove a '96 Ford Explorer for about four years - - best vehicle I ever had. Four-wheel drive with Michelins of course. NEVER got stuck in deep snow. The thing was unstoppable.

[DoctorMichael]

http://www.edzone.net/fulton/home/hstaff/salogarg/chem/acetone2/web_page.html
"....Acetone is prepared commercially from isopropyl alcohol, using brass or copper catalysts. It's chief use is in making other compounds. It belongs to the organic group called Ketone (type of compound classification). Corn and other starchy products are also sources of acetone. It can dissolve many substances, including gums, oils, resins, fats, and cellulose. Acetone plays an important role in the production of rayon materials. By itself, the gas often explodes. It is a clear, colorless, flammable liquid with either a fruity or mintlike odor. It is also soluble in water......"

Interesting way of upping fuel efficiency. I'll wait for more info though.

[jellybean]

I'm curious whether you're still using acetone in your gas tank. If so, have you noticed any excessive wear on the engine or any other adverse effects?

What octane fuel do you use? I heard you will notice a difference with regular unleaded, but the most significant increase is with high octane.

According to Smartgas.com 3-4 oz/10 gals is the optimum amount.

Thanks

[shield]

It's cause your fuel injectors are clean. When I have ck engine light...I add fuel injector cleaner and the light goes off. I understand this cleaner is much like what you've been adding to each fuel tank of gas.