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 Apr 12, 2005 - 12:45 AM
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about a week ago I put about 5oz of acetone into my Jetta's gas tank. this thread The tank was about 80-85% full at the time. I drove normaly like I always do. Here are the results...
99.5 Jetta GLS 5spd 70K miles I usually get about 24-27mpg with acetone added - I got 30.43mpg I usually get about 310-330 miles to a full tank of gas with acetone added - I got 372 miles <-- record high in the Jetta It definatly increased my mileage. As for performance, it does feel better (quicker, smoother) but it is hard for me to tell because I switch from the Jetta to the Celica, and the Jetta is faster than the Celica anyway. But, in my opinion, the Jetta was more responsive than usuall. the next step is using it in the Celica. I am filling up tonight and I am going to put in about 6oz (4-5oz per 10 gallons). I usually fill up every 10 days (430-440 miles) in the Celica. I am wicked excited to see the results with the Celica. bottom line, this stuff works. If you are sceptical, google "acetone car" or something and read what others say and their results. Research it first. I did. I got a 32oz cont of acetone at my local Ace Hardware store for $5.99. BTW, this stuff is used for stripping paint, do not spill it on your car. Use a long funnel to pour in. -------------------- |
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Apr 12, 2005 - 1:20 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 18, '04 From NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Batman722 @ Apr 12, 2005 - 12:45 AM) about a week ago I put about 5oz of acetone into my Jetta's gas tank. this thread The tank was about 80-85% full at the time. I drove normaly like I always do. Here are the results... 99.5 Jetta GLS 5spd 70K miles I usually get about 24-27mpg with acetone added - I got 30.43mpg I usually get about 310-330 miles to a full tank of gas with acetone added - I got 372 miles <-- record high in the Jetta It definatly increased my mileage. As for performance, it does feel better (quicker, smoother) but it is hard for me to tell because I switch from the Jetta to the Celica, and the Jetta is faster than the Celica anyway. But, in my opinion, the Jetta was more responsive than usuall. the next step is using it in the Celica. I am filling up tonight and I am going to put in about 6oz (4-5oz per 10 gallons). I usually fill up every 10 days (430-440 miles) in the Celica. I am wicked excited to see the results with the Celica. bottom line, this stuff works. If you are sceptical, google "acetone car" or something and read what others say and their results. Research it first. I did. I got a 32oz cont of acetone at my local Ace Hardware store for $5.99. BTW, this stuff is used for stripping paint, do not spill it on your car. Use a long funnel to pour in. [right][snapback]269891[/snapback][/right] dam i only get around 250 miles on a full tank. |
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Apr 12, 2005 - 1:21 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
now u have to do the math and see if the 6$ for the can is cheaper then the 6$ extra you would pay at the pump
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Apr 12, 2005 - 1:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 3, '04 From Yakima, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
where i live... 2.50 a gallon at 6 dollars for the acetone i can aford... 2.3 something rather of a gallon more and if we get an average of 28 mpg.... i dunno.
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Apr 12, 2005 - 1:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
I'm glad you asked that Art, results are still pending for the Celica but with the Jetta...
cheaper with acetone $6 for 32oz each full tank gets 6oz = $1.13 worth of acetone (about $.09 per gal) 1 gallon of gas = $2.39 *89 grade (about 24-27 miles for me) full tank (12.5) 2.39 X 12.5 = $29.88 $29.88 + $1.13 = $31.01 (full with acetone 372 miles) to go 40 more miles with the Jetta I would need to put in about 1.6 gallons of gas or $3.82 to get the same as $1.13 of acetone. $29.88 + $3.82 = $33.70 (full with gas + 1.6 gal of gas to get 372 miles) not crazy savings but still savings. By the summer I will be paying $2.50+ per gallon of gas and I don't see acetone going up in price. I could probably get it cheaper at Home Depot too. -------------------- |
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Apr 12, 2005 - 6:50 AM
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the only thing i'd be worried about is what the acetone will do to your rubber seals over time...ever seen what acetone will do to rubber?
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Apr 12, 2005 - 9:46 AM
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id be worried about the long term effects... valve seals, fuel lines, injector o-rings...
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Apr 12, 2005 - 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(presure2 @ Apr 12, 2005 - 6:50 AM) the only thing i'd be worried about is what the acetone will do to your rubber seals over time...ever seen what acetone will do to rubber? [right][snapback]269934[/snapback][/right] QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Apr 12, 2005 - 9:46 AM) id be worried about the long term effects... valve seals, fuel lines, injector o-rings... -DMC [right][snapback]269973[/snapback][/right] What these guys said.. This sounds like one of the dumbist things i have heard of. That stuff will eat away your rings, gaskets, seals.. WTF! |
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Apr 12, 2005 - 3:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
do you think that this stuff is more corrosive than gasoline ?!?!?!? give me a break. No way.
ever seen what gasoline does to rubber ??? before you pass judgement, research this. -------------------- |
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Apr 12, 2005 - 3:53 PM
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Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
bat, acetone is WAY more corrosive than gasoline, i know i work with the **** every day
::EDIT::: dont take that as sayin i dont think it'll work, i totally believe you there...im just sayin IMO i dont think itd be somthing thats nessicerally good for it.
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Apr 12, 2005 - 9:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '03 From Montreal, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(thedevilmaycrie @ Apr 12, 2005 - 7:46 AM) id be worried about the long term effects... valve seals, fuel lines, injector o-rings... -DMC [right][snapback]269973[/snapback][/right] I second that - believe me the savings in fuel are not worth it. You'll probably end up with heavy repair bill at the end... |
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Apr 12, 2005 - 11:12 PM
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QUOTE(Batman722 @ Apr 11, 2005 - 11:45 PM) the next step is using it in the Celica. I am filling up tonight and I am going to put in about 6oz (4-5oz per 10 gallons). I usually fill up every 10 days (430-440 miles) in the Celica. I am wicked excited to see the results with the Celica. [right][snapback]269891[/snapback][/right] how on earth do you get that kind of mileage normally? i get 380 at best, normally only about 340-350..... 95 gt (5 speed), all stock....what can i do to get that kind of mileage? |
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Apr 12, 2005 - 11:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
eclipse_04a, buy an ST
Manny, Doug, DMC, I do agree about the possible bad long term effects. This isn't something I will be doing every time i fill up. Just something here are there for a boost in mileage. I have read a bunch about this stuff and what it does to the gasoline and combustion in your engine. I think that used in moderation it won't be bad. -------------------- |
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Apr 13, 2005 - 2:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 20, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
It hurts in the pocket at first, but is way better to use high grade fuel, believe me, I travel 150 miles daily and when I fill the fuel tank with premium I get around 450 miles with 1/4 of tank left. If I use medium grade I have 1/8 of tank left, and if I use regular, the gas light turns on.
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Apr 13, 2005 - 8:39 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 31, '03 From Montreal, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(celica_st95 @ Apr 13, 2005 - 12:49 PM) It hurts in the pocket at first, but is way better to use high grade fuel, believe me, I travel 150 miles daily and when I fill the fuel tank with premium I get around 450 miles with 1/4 of tank left. If I use medium grade I have 1/8 of tank left, and if I use regular, the gas light turns on. [right][snapback]270732[/snapback][/right] I agree with you but you have to check in your owners manual if your engine can actually take advantage of premium. I know it is recommended on the 5sfe but its not the case of every engine |
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Apr 14, 2005 - 2:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 22, '04 From portland OR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The other thing about using acetone in your gas is that when you burn acetone it creates toxic fumes (it is a paint thinner) so its technically illegal to do but granted it is a good idea
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Apr 15, 2005 - 8:01 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 1, '04 From Fredericksburg, Va Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Read this if you want to know more about acetone as a fuel additive.
http://www.lubedev.com/smartgas/additive.htm Found this a few weeks ago on newstoday.com, havent tried acetone yet, but the research is convincing. |
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Apr 15, 2005 - 8:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 16, '02 From Hohenwald, Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Interesting, but after seeing what acetone did when it was spilled on my old Logitech keyboard, I'm not so sure it's something that I would want to put into my car.
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