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jharris has been conducting the acetone=better mileage in another thread that he updated recently I believe. And I like the looks of what he's come out with. And all the components in our late model vehicles are built to withstand the small dose of acetone he's putting in. He even tested them in full strength acetone and they fared well.
I hope he chimes in to explain all this better than I.
Ill get in on this ( I am currently running a placebo (reg gas no acetone) in my tank for a number of reasons)...... For whomever thinks acetone is expensive..... at roughly $0.15 an once and the mixture is about 4oz..I think I can splurge on that $0.60 to get another 40 mpt(ank).
Said I heard it was actuaslly read it on another forum a scientific one that I didn't understand all the math I will see if I can find it again and post it here.
If you want you can take these figures and form an equation. Its not huge margins but its something plus I have only had about a month to play with the diagnostics.
$0.15 per ounce
2-3 ounces per 10 gallons
$4 gas
2mpg better at the cost of $0.60
http://neubranderinc.com/blog/2007/0...soline-busted/
I could not find the other link I mentioned but the above link will take you to a site where 3 independent test sites have debunked this myth. In addition something I did not know is most acetone is made by the oil companies.
There is simply no myth to it.....I used to consider myself lucky when I hit the 300 mark (reference my old thread about just this) before a fill up....NOW i would consider it a failure if I did not get 340+......Just a thought. Read any web page you want but my lifted VX is living proof.
Not only do I get more miles out of my tank but I would go as far to say the accelerator feels more responsive. To explain it, it feels like when I press the gas a fuller more sensitive pedal.....There is also the added benefit of burning cleaner and cleaning out your system...
Please would somebody give me the basics on this acetone thing? How much do you use and do you just pour it in your tank when you fill up? Is there any certain type you use? I'm really interested because I have free acess to a 50 gallon drum of the stuff at work! It might almost make going to work with it, oh what am I thinking?
2oz per 10 gallons. Reset your battery before the first time. ALWAYS pour the acetone in first before a fill up and only put it in when your tank is low. This allows for optimal mixing. Personally I measure it at home and carry it in a glass jar to my fill ups.
I've heard of lifting a VX but what about lifting the tire pressure? We've lifted ours to 39 lbs. from 29lbs. It may wear tire centers faster and ride a bit stffer but it also boosts mileage due to reduced roll resistance. Try this measure with Lucas and 20 mpg on 10% ethanol is possible with summer blend gas.
I have tried to read as much as possible about this acetone idea. For anyone who has actually tried it...how long have you been using it? any noticeable wear on any seals, hoses, etc? That is my main concern. Do you use it constantly or add every few tanks or so? If it doesn't tear up the inside I am all for it, but to save a few bucks at the pump and risk major problems down the road isn't worth it...Any real feedback is appreciated
i still say the way you drive your vx makes the biggest difference...
over the weekend i made a 500 mile trip... i averaged 19.1mpg using regular octane.. no fuel additives or any of those gimmicks.. i have a green performance drop in filter and a PV2 muffler
this is up from 8-10 months ago i was averaging 12-15mpg.. the only things i have done differently is removing my roof rack and being easier on the gas/cruising
I just filled up 18.29 gallons with 323 on the tank....= 17.66. I have my 20'' chrome (noted becuase of the weight chrome holds) with 265/55 tires. I have now toned down the acetone to about every third tank. The acetone has no effects on seals. This was proven in my thread. It acts as many things, a cleaner and a liquid that burns at a more dense and slower volume.
I got my acetone at Target in the cosmetics isle. :p
Acetone is nail polish remover :rolleyes:, just make sure it get the one that says 100% pure acetone. The one without any colored/scented additives.
Sorry for my sarcasm, but a quick google search might've saved you my flippancy.
Its more expensive in that asile. Go to the paint cleaners and thinners area.
just from being more consistent on the gas (ie not not accelerating hard after im up to speed) but i still rev up to 4000-4500 off the line pretty much every time.. still floor it when merging.. i just dont accelerate much once i am up to speed.. and try to coast to a stop whenever possible