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Originally Posted by ninrocket

Googled "acetone gas" for you....first page I got back is HERE.

Read it and learn something dude.

Thanks for the link. I thought I'd give you some proof of my research like you asked for in your last post.

Here's a few of the first things I came across:

This is from Popular Mechanics online (Auto Clinic: Acetone Increases MPG?, Where Is My Minivan's Cabin Air Filter?, Throttle Body Spacers Increase MPG?, 2-Cycle Engines and Alcohol-Based Gas, Plymouth Voyager Mystery, Ford Focus Air Filter - Popular Mechanics)

<August 20, 2006
Auto Clinic: Acetone Increases MPG?, Where Is My Minivan's Cabin Air Filter?, Throttle Body Spacers Increase MPG?, 2-Cycle Engines and Alcohol-Based Gas, Plymouth Voyager Mystery, Ford Focus Air Filter Senior Editor Mike Allen answers readers' car questions.

Q: I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma. Is it true that I can increase my gas mileage by adding 4-5 oz. of acetone per 16 gallons of gas?

If so, are there any risks of damage to the engine?
KEVIN

A: No, it's not true. Yes, you can damage the engine.

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Check this out, it is from the GM service manual and has a link to a site for treatments that have been tested by the gov.

WHAT NOT TO DO: Engine and Fuel Additives, Alternate Fuels, and "Miracle" Products

Various unproven products to improve vehicle fuel economy have been reported ranging from magnets that align molecules to chemical combustion improvers.

Most products claiming to provide benefits are based on unsubstantiated claims. Those that do present "scientific" results generally either have too little supporting data to be conclusive, have not conducted experiments in a controlled fashion, or cannot be substantiated by anyone else but the product's manufacturer.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission summarizes results for products tested by the federal government at FTC Bureau of Consumer Protection. A review of the list shows that the majority did not work, and for those that showed some effect, the benefit was too small to be cost effective.

Harmful Ideas That May Damage Your Vehicle and Increase Emissions

One more recent poor idea to improve fuel economy that should not be attempted is to blend either kerosene or diesel fuel into gasoline. Why? Both kerosene and diesel fuel are distillate fuels meant for use in compression ignition engines, not spark ignition engines. They have very low octane and since they are heavier (higher density) than gasoline, they will cause heavy engine deposits and degradation of engine oil.

Notice: Never put Kerosene or Diesel Fuel in your Gasoline Engine vehicle. This may result in inconsistent performance and permanent damage to your vehicle that is not covered by your New Vehicle Warranty.

Notice: Never use acetone, ketones, or methanol additives in your vehicle. Some of these solvents may damage or corrode your fuel system. They are also very damaging to the painted surfaces of the vehicle if spilled.

Chemicals that are normally used as solvents also should not be used. These include acetone, ketones, and methanol. These solvents can be incompatible with your vehicles rubber or sealing components, and may dissolve the vehicle’s paint finish. In the case of methanol, corrosion of metal parts in the fuel system also may occur.

1998 GMC Sonoma
2007 GMC Sierra CC

GM/ASE Certified Service Consultant
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No offense but I think I'll pass on this one. If I want another 0.1 mpg I'll change my driving habits. Thanks anyway.