CAN ACETONE RADICALLY INCREASE MPGS?
06-03-2005, 05:06 AM
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Hey guys!
my 2 cents...
I'm trying this in my 03 civic Si. I've got it supercharged, header and 'test pipe', intake and a NX nitrous kit (not used daily!).
I added about 2 oz. the other day to a full tank of premium fuel. I've driven about 500 miles so far and have noticed a 4 mpg bunk. In just over a year, I have NEVER hit higher than 32.2 mpg, mostly turnpike driving at varying speeds. and have tried really hard to beat that, trust me!
I hit 36 this past tankfull! and the car does seem to have a bit better on-throttle response. I don't smell as much fumes as I did when I first installed the open cat as well!
i'll keep everyone updated as I go along......
my 2 cents...
I'm trying this in my 03 civic Si. I've got it supercharged, header and 'test pipe', intake and a NX nitrous kit (not used daily!).
I added about 2 oz. the other day to a full tank of premium fuel. I've driven about 500 miles so far and have noticed a 4 mpg bunk. In just over a year, I have NEVER hit higher than 32.2 mpg, mostly turnpike driving at varying speeds. and have tried really hard to beat that, trust me!
I hit 36 this past tankfull! and the car does seem to have a bit better on-throttle response. I don't smell as much fumes as I did when I first installed the open cat as well!i'll keep everyone updated as I go along......
06-03-2005, 06:07 AM
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The author states..."Incidentally, in almost all cases, the lowest octane is best for mileage. Most modern vehicles do not have high enough compression to justify using high octane fuels. The testing indicates best mileage is usually obtained with 85 or 87 octane gasoline. Too much octane causes a loss of power and economy."
11.1:1 ratio isn't considered a high compression engine
"85-87" octane mixed with acetone (or any other additive) will never see the inside of my gas tank!!!
11.1:1 ratio isn't considered a high compression engine
"85-87" octane mixed with acetone (or any other additive) will never see the inside of my gas tank!!!
06-03-2005, 08:37 AM
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I'm guessing the author is assuming that if we have a car with 11:1 compression, we're not _as_ worried about getting better gas mileage or else we'd have a Civic. Probably just a generallization.
06-03-2005, 04:13 PM
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Maybe a good way to test to see if Acetone has negative effects on gas lines and other rubber/plastic materials by soaking a piece of the hose in acetone. Anybody have any spare fuel line?
06-21-2008, 03:29 PM
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hmmm ... i heard about this through someone so I searched on s2ki for a thread. I am too afraid to try this on the S2000 however I do know the mpg my father gets on the Maxima. I will secretly add this to his car and see if it increases! Very little amount!
06-21-2008, 03:57 PM
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this doesn't make sense to me. It says use one part to 3000/5000. Even using the lowest (3000), the numbers do not add up.
10 gallons = 37850 ml.
1 ounce = 30 ml.
now that divided by 3000 is 12.6ml per 10 gallons! The author says .78cc/liter which is 3cc per gallon or 30cc(exactly 1 ounce, not a 'few ounces') per 10 gallons. What is wrong with my math? or what is wrong with his?
When calculating the percent, I did get the same (.003%) using my numbers. 12.6ml/37850ml.
10 gallons = 37850 ml.
1 ounce = 30 ml.
now that divided by 3000 is 12.6ml per 10 gallons! The author says .78cc/liter which is 3cc per gallon or 30cc(exactly 1 ounce, not a 'few ounces') per 10 gallons. What is wrong with my math? or what is wrong with his?
When calculating the percent, I did get the same (.003%) using my numbers. 12.6ml/37850ml.
How Much to Use
Add in tiny amounts from about one part per 5000 to one part per 3000, depending on the vehicle -- just a few ounces per ten gallons of gas. This comes to between 0.0003 % to 0.0025 % acetone maximum or approximately 1/15th of one-percent. Note that is around .78 cc per liter or one ounce per 10 gallons. Not more than three oz. per 10 gallons.
In a 10-gallon tank of gasoline, use one to three ounces of pure acetone to obtain excellent mileage improvements. In a ten-gallon tank of diesel fuel, use from 1 to 2 ounces of acetone. Performance goes up too. Use about a half-teaspoon of acetone in the fuel tank of a 4-cycle lawnmower or snowblower. Or you can apply it with an eyedropper.
Add in tiny amounts from about one part per 5000 to one part per 3000, depending on the vehicle -- just a few ounces per ten gallons of gas. This comes to between 0.0003 % to 0.0025 % acetone maximum or approximately 1/15th of one-percent. Note that is around .78 cc per liter or one ounce per 10 gallons. Not more than three oz. per 10 gallons.
In a 10-gallon tank of gasoline, use one to three ounces of pure acetone to obtain excellent mileage improvements. In a ten-gallon tank of diesel fuel, use from 1 to 2 ounces of acetone. Performance goes up too. Use about a half-teaspoon of acetone in the fuel tank of a 4-cycle lawnmower or snowblower. Or you can apply it with an eyedropper.
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