15-35% mileage increase - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

The"X" · 03-30-2005, 03:38 PM

I found this site where guys put a couple of ounces of acetone in there gas with good results in increasing mileage.

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

http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=143848

*aldive* · 03-30-2005, 03:52 PM

Very interesting read. I shall be investigating this concept.

Thanks for posting the links.

*aldive* · 03-30-2005, 04:10 PM

Has anyone tried this?

hiridin · 03-30-2005, 05:05 PM

i'll try it unless some has some really ill side effects to it. anyways my mileage sucks so i'll see how it goes

Sport4x4 · 03-30-2005, 05:28 PM

i think i might try it, even 15% increase means more than 1MPG.

*Brandons* · 03-30-2005, 05:35 PM

Im not sure.. I like the idea and may try it. Maybe it will even clean up the intake a bit? Its kind of like were i hear use a bit of tranny fluid in old cars when you change the oil with a simple explaination "ever seen how clean the inside of a tranny is?".

The"X" · 03-30-2005, 05:38 PM

I knew Aldive would like that, Quest for 40mpg is next

off-road97Xplor · 03-30-2005, 05:39 PM

I heard of this from a friend that races Corvettes. He gets better gas mileage.
Alot of Corvette guys say it boosts your octane too. I think that part is BS but it could be true.

**410Fortune** · 03-30-2005, 05:39 PM

Sounds better then the vegtable oil one from last year, or whatever the heck it was somebody was trying to get people to stick in the gas.

a little ATF never hurt a fuel system as far as I know

*davidmmm69* · 03-30-2005, 05:44 PM

quest for 20 would be good for me ...

*Brandons* · 03-30-2005, 05:45 PM

410 i meant for the actual engine oil

*BeauJ* · 03-30-2005, 05:52 PM

Might try that this weekend. Anyone figured up exactly how much to add to a 21 gallon tank

*Albino 94LTD* · 03-30-2005, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeauJ

Might try that this weekend. Anyone figured up exactly how much to add to a 21 gallon tank

How about the equivelent volume of your balls

I thought it said 1-3oz/10 gal of gas,,,,so 2-4oz??

DominicanX · 03-30-2005, 06:08 PM

It said 1 ounce per every ten gallons. But no more than 3 ounces. So I'd say put 2 ounces in a 21 gallon tank.

*Albino 94LTD* · 03-30-2005, 06:26 PM

More interesting reading.

Acetone might not be the solvent to add. This says toluene is the best way to boost octane but the quanities are significantly different, 10%?? that would mean 2 gallons toluene/tank

not 2 ounces?

So, which one is right?

http://evo.jedinite.com/toluene.html

CodePoet · 03-30-2005, 06:27 PM

Until see actualy lab results...i think changing your blinker fluid would be just about as effective

off-road97Xplor · 03-30-2005, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albino 94LTD

More interesting reading.

Acetone might not be the solvent to add. This says toluene is the best way to boost octane but the quanities are significantly different, 10%?? that would mean 2 gallons toluene/tank

not 2 ounces?

So, which one is right?

http://evo.jedinite.com/toluene.html

I'm sorry I asked the Corvette friend and he said it is Toluene that he adds for Octane boost. Also like said in the post he claims that thats how gas companies boost there grades of gasoline. And to answer the question, yes , he pours that much in, I watched him.

spindlecone · 03-30-2005, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by off-road97Xplor

I'm sorry I asked the Corvette friend and he said it is Toluene that he adds for Octane boost. Also like said in the post he claims that thats how gas companies boost there grades of gasoline. And to answer the question, yes , he pours that much in, I watched him.

And it really works

So do's Xylene

But it will not make H.P

Robb · 03-30-2005, 06:45 PM

If true, I would think that Ford would place a sticker next to the gas fill that reads, "Add XXXXoz. of Acetone to Full Tank Of Fuel". If SUV makers could advertise such increases in MPG by such simple/cheap means, THEY WOULD!

*aldive* · 03-30-2005, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robb

If true, I would think that Ford would place a sticker next to the gas fill that reads, "Add XXXXoz. of Acetone to Full Tank Of Fuel". If SUV makers could advertise such increases in MPG by such simple/cheap means, THEY WOULD!

That logic is somewhat flawed. There are confirmed means of escalating mileage that Ford does not use in its SUV flee; eg, the use of synthetic lubricants.

03-30-2005, 03:38 PM	#1
The"X" Wannabe Elite Explorer Lancaster, Pa 2000 Sport SOHC Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 80 Vehicle Specs	15-35% mileage increase I found this site where guys put a couple of ounces of acetone in there gas with good results in increasing mileage. http://pesn.com/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone/ http://www.timebomb2000.com/vb/showthread.php?t=143848

03-30-2005, 03:52 PM	#2
aldive Elite Explorer Sarasota, Florida 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,241 Vehicle Specs	Very interesting read. I shall be investigating this concept. Thanks for posting the links. __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30

03-30-2005, 04:10 PM	#3
aldive Elite Explorer Sarasota, Florida 1999 XLT Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 25,241 Vehicle Specs	Has anyone tried this? __________________ Al Franklin My truck My Quest for 30

03-30-2005, 05:05 PM	#4
hiridin Wannabe Elite Explorer tx 1998 ford explorer 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 863 Vehicle Specs	i'll try it unless some has some really ill side effects to it. anyways my mileage sucks so i'll see how it goes __________________ 98 sport sas full width dana 44 / 9" 38x15.50" TSL radial, locked f/r 5.13's http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...page_id=730638

03-30-2005, 05:28 PM	#5
Sport4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eugene, OR 99 Sport Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 72 Vehicle Specs	i think i might try it, even 15% increase means more than 1MPG. __________________ 99 Sport 4x4, 4.0 SOHC, 4.10s, 5-spd auto, 4-door leafs, add-a-leafs, torsion twist, 265/75 REVOS, brushguard with PIAA 520s mods to come: tail light guards, tint, exhaust, yakima gear basket

03-30-2005, 05:35 PM	#6
Brandons Elite Explorer Ontario, Canada 94 XLT, 95 XLT, 97 XL Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,674 Vehicle Specs	Im not sure.. I like the idea and may try it. Maybe it will even clean up the intake a bit? Its kind of like were i hear use a bit of tranny fluid in old cars when you change the oil with a simple explaination "ever seen how clean the inside of a tranny is?". __________________ 94 XLT 95 XLT 97 XL

03-30-2005, 05:38 PM	#7
The"X" Wannabe Elite Explorer Lancaster, Pa 2000 Sport SOHC Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 80 Vehicle Specs	I knew Aldive would like that, Quest for 40mpg is next

03-30-2005, 05:39 PM	#9
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 21,976 Vehicle Specs	Sounds better then the vegtable oil one from last year, or whatever the heck it was somebody was trying to get people to stick in the gas. a little ATF never hurt a fuel system as far as I know __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

03-30-2005, 05:44 PM	#10
davidmmm69 http://pg.photos.yahoo.co 1995 2wd 4dr explorer Fall River Ma... 2002 XLT Explorer 4WD Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,587 Vehicle Specs	quest for 20 would be good for me ...

03-30-2005, 05:45 PM	#11
Brandons Elite Explorer Ontario, Canada 94 XLT, 95 XLT, 97 XL Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,674 Vehicle Specs	410 i meant for the actual engine oil __________________ 94 XLT 95 XLT 97 XL

03-30-2005, 05:52 PM	#12
BeauJ Elite Explorer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,812 Vehicle Specs	Might try that this weekend. Anyone figured up exactly how much to add to a 21 gallon tank

03-30-2005, 06:08 PM	#14
DominicanX Wannabe Elite Explorer Norfolk, Virginia 99 Sport Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 245 Vehicle Specs	It said 1 ounce per every ten gallons. But no more than 3 ounces. So I'd say put 2 ounces in a 21 gallon tank.

03-30-2005, 06:26 PM	#15
Albino 94LTD Lincoln Pilot Newcastle Wa White 94 Limited Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,331 Vehicle Specs	More interesting reading. Acetone might not be the solvent to add. This says toluene is the best way to boost octane but the quanities are significantly different, 10%?? that would mean 2 gallons toluene/tank not 2 ounces? So, which one is right? http://evo.jedinite.com/toluene.html __________________ The Crumudgeon Some engine thingy's, some suspension thingy's, some interior thingy's I've been busy

03-30-2005, 06:27 PM	#16
CodePoet Wannabe Elite Explorer Indianapolis, Indiana 1993 XLT Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,283 Vehicle Specs	Until see actualy lab results...i think changing your blinker fluid would be just about as effective

03-30-2005, 06:45 PM	#19
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,419 Vehicle Specs	If true, I would think that Ford would place a sticker next to the gas fill that reads, "Add XXXXoz. of Acetone to Full Tank Of Fuel". If SUV makers could advertise such increases in MPG by such simple/cheap means, THEY WOULD!