Acetone in fuel help mileage?

auslandt · #1 (**permalink**) 08-01-2005, 04:18 PM

I've been reading that Acetone (in very small quantities) added to gasoline can increase MPG. Whether this is true or not is one quesiton, the other is what is the perspective damage to the engine?

Anybody have some knowledge of this?

peid · #2 (**permalink**) 08-01-2005, 04:21 PM

It has been discussed recently here:

Acetone as a Gasoline Additive?

auslandt · #3 (**permalink**) 08-01-2005, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peid

It has been discussed recently here:

Acetone as a Gasoline Additive?

Ooppss.. thats what I get for not searching first. My bad.

Thanks peid!

peid · #4 (**permalink**) 08-01-2005, 04:29 PM

No problem, here to help!

I thought it was discussed much longer ago than just 2 months, time flies when we're having fun right?!

sequoiasoon · #5 (**permalink**) 08-01-2005, 10:58 PM

Aside from the potential damage to components/seals what is the cost of adding it per gallon. Would you recoup the $$? I know when I add BG 44K to my tank my mileage does go up while it's in there. 1 can is about $12 for 12 oz. (1 gallon of it would cost about $128). My mileage does not go up by that much to cover the cost.