Acetone/Gasoline?

[Ralero15]

Heard Acetone improves gas mileage, so i chunked in about 2oz. of it in my gas tank and ima see what happens. Almost immedietly however i noticed a sweet bump in performance, smoother shifts, and my engine sounds different. So far I like the results. Ill keep yall updated!

[Vtolds]

I guess this is true from some quick google search here is a helpful thing on how much you should use.


Add in tiny amounts from about one part per 5000 to one part per 3000, depending on the vehicle -- just a few ounces per ten gallons of gas. This comes to between 0.0003 % to 0.0025 % acetone maximum or approximately 1/15th of one-percent. Note that is around .78 cc per liter or one ounce per 10 gallons. Not more than three oz. per 10 gallons.

[cherrington17]

its been proven and disproven... i guess it really depends on the vehicle. i've seen both sides of the argument.

but, i guess we have our own experimentee right here on site. :lol:

[Daytona]

I'd be more interested in how much potential damage it's doing to the seals.

[Ralero15]

I'd be more interested in how much potential damage it's doing to the seals.

i dont think it damages the seals if you use it in small amounts. Recommended amount is 1-2oz per 10 gallons. and since the Alero has a really small gas tank, i just put in 2oz.

[Daytona]

Take it to the track then and see what the difference is in mph and time.

[TheMeaningOfLife]

Its stupid it'll eat away at your seals and gaskets! Dont do it!

[Ralero15]

Its stupid it'll eat away at your seals and gaskets! Dont do it!

Hmm ppl say many different things about that, check this out:

http://www.mail-archive.com/interact@listserv.capital-master.com/msg00284.html

[TheMeaningOfLife]

Yeah but take a piece of material of the same type put acetone on it and see what it does. Its a good concept but itll hurt ya.

[-Alero-]

just put racefuel in every now and then i'll put in some 110 octane like a gallon or two, to mix with my 93 octane every now and then when i fill up. 110 seems to do the job

[steve-o]

My car gets 87 octane, unless its high compression engine, thats all it needs.

[Daytona]

just put racefuel in every now and then i'll put in some 110 octane like a gallon or two, to mix with my 93 octane every now and then when i fill up. 110 seems to do the job

110 is, I believe, leaded gas. That'll lead to problem in your engine long-term. Best to stick to 100 or 106 unleaded. It cures detonation problems on high compression engines and in the worst summer heat, but otherwise isn't necessary for most other applications.

[jturkey69]

high compression??...E85:)