Thought I would report back.

[v1rotv2]

I started using acetone in my gas a week ago. The amount I used was 2 oz. per 10 gals. After a day I noticed that my engine idled smoother, even my wife noticed it. The performance seems to be better. Really noticed this when passing. For the biggie. I drove a trip with a one-way mileage 346 miles one way. The trip was from the Seattle area via I-90 to Colville WA., about an hour and 20 mins. north of Spokane. There was a mountain pass several large hill climbs involved. If you have ever crossed the Columbia River east of Ellensburg you know what I mean. I run 65 mph on the Interstate and 50 on the state route (100 miles of the 346 mi.). On previous trips the best I got was 20.3 mpg. Without changing anything, this trip I got 22.7 mpg. I understand that most folks got better mileage with more tank fulls. My second tank has yet to be calculated. Will report back.

 

[trucku]

awesome thanks for the info.

Keep us posted.

 

[unclemeat]

I saw a test on mythbusters, using acetone to increase mileage. Their result was no mileage improvement. They actually used a dynometer for their tests.

 

[v1rotv2]

There may have been a problem with the way Mythsbusters....

I saw a test on mythbusters, using acetone to increase mileage. Their result was no mileage improvement. They actually used a dynometer for their tests.

did their test. As I understand it, depending how dirty the engine is, you may not see an improvement until the second tank of gas. I can only report back what I experienced. I am impressed enough to know that I will continue to use it. I have had my Explorer for 14 years, since new, I know how it performs and this is better.

 

[wolfnutts]

(Gas modified by Acetone results ) search for this tread has long some infor for u many here are using this in their gas tank at fill up

 

[carlover]

i didnt see any positive results in my 96 till the 3rd tank. But there is a definite improvement in gas mileage, i dont know so much about power but then again 33's will kill your power lol. But i saw the episode of mythbusters and thought the same thing about thier test being flawed.

 

[unclemeat]

I always see an improvement in my gas mileage after I use an injector cleaner. From what I am hearing, it sound like the acetone is simply cleaning the injectors (acetone is a solvent). So the question becomes is the acetone improving the mileage by modifing the fuels characteristics, or is it simply acting as a injecter cleaning compound?

 

[aeaglenfitch]

WOOOHH you're from black diamond? you practically live next door to me.

 

[v1rotv2]

Yep.

WOOOHH you're from black diamond? you practically live next door to me.

Live off the Auburn/Black Diamond Road.

 

[v1rotv2]

I have done research on the subject.

I always see an improvement in my gas mileage after I use an injector cleaner. From what I am hearing, it sound like the acetone is simply cleaning the injectors (acetone is a solvent). So the question becomes is the acetone improving the mileage by modifing the fuels characteristics, or is it simply acting as a injecter cleaning compound?

What I have gleaned is that acetone changes the surface tension properties of the gas molecule. This allows for better atomization for a better burn pattern in the cylinder. As you say it does clean the engine and I think that's why it may take a tank or two to see the increase in mileage. When I made my trip it was on the second tank. I have yet to refill the third tank so I have not calculated the mileage. One side benefit is that if acetone is a cleaner it's much cheaper to use than Seafoam or any of the commercial cleaners. From what I understand acetone is a major ingredient in Seafoam.
My study has just begun and I will continue to report my results.

 

[walterd140]

Remember, acetone is also a quick drying chemical. So does it moisten the dirt then allow it to flake & burn off? A lot of alcohol properties in acetone. Can I use fingernail polish remover (Acetone based)????

Walter

 

[Willard]

where do you buy acetone?

 

[trucku]

Hardware store, Home Depot.....

 

[Turdle]

Walmart sells acetone. It is near the paint thinners.

 

[aeaglenfitch]

Live off the Auburn/Black Diamond Road.

im next door neighbors with the mormon church at 4 corners

 

[Albino 94LTD]

A couple things to note.

Use the highest quality Acetone you can find (99%)

Use quality gasoline, even AM-PM's quality is in question and you won't get maximum effect.

Gas with Ethanol reduces the effect.

As for it taking 3 tanks to see results, that could be the ECM learning a possible chemical difference measured by the engine sensors, like the o2 sensors.

I'm not a chemist but the surface tension claims have been in question in various threads on variouse boards.



Now for Jamie and Adam. Their show is far more entertainment that science.

 

[trucku]

Gas in NY is 10% ethanol all year long. With that to consider does anyone have a recommended amount per 10 gallons?

 

[aldive]

Gas in NY is 10% ethanol all year long. With that to consider does anyone have a recommended amount per 10 gallons?

Not sure I would even try it then ( just my opinion ).

 

[v1rotv2]

Just finished my third tank

To follow up my mpg results from my second tank. My mileage went down slightly, I suspected this would happen. The mileage went to 22.23 down from the 22.77. This is due to the fact this tank was just a tad over 1/4 tank of city driving. I thought my mileage would have dropped more than that. Very happy. Engine runs very well and idles great.