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Old 06-30-2009, 07:43 PM
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Check this out. I have personally not done it. any opinions? Does acetone cause any engine harm?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHAUsGlfbx8
 
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Old 06-30-2009, 08:07 PM
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Do not add acetone to your gas tank, it will kill your O2 sensors and will not improve MPG.
A couple of years ago when I was training for a new job the trainer was a chemist, I asked him about this, he said that it wont work and it will destroy your O2 sensors over time.
Acetone is a solvent and it will eat the rubber seals in your fuel system.
You cannot change the molecure makeup of gas or diesel, no magnets, no hydrogen, no acetone, no nothing will improve your mpg.
Like they said in the beginning of that video, a well tuned engine, full synthetics, remove any extra weight, no roof racks, windows up when on the expressway, cruise control and a light foot will net you the best mpg.
 
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Old 06-30-2009, 09:07 PM
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As Spike has said, don't do it. The few people I have spoken to over the years, picked up a mile or two but ate up the injectors, fuel filter, 02's and cats.
 
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Old 06-30-2009, 09:16 PM
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I wouldnt do it, acetone is used to stabilize acetylene in cylinders, among other things... not a good idea no matter how much it improves your MPG.
 
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Everybody listen, just watch the link but do not attempt to add ACETONE to your Disco's tank.
 
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Old 07-01-2009, 04:04 PM
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On any given day I can triple my fuel mileage.
I go from 14 mpg in my Disco to 45 mpg diesel VW,, I just dont care what my mileage is in my Disco.
I just wish I had a 35 gal fuel tank!
 
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I doubled my gas mileage by driving the Rover half as much
 
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Old 07-01-2009, 06:25 PM
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This thread is a waste of time and not for the childish replys.
 
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