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72 longhorn BB · 11-23-2005, 08:25 AM

There are a few articles out there about putting small amounts of ACETONE in your fuel tank and getting Waaaaay better mileage.

http://pesn.com/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone/

Has anyone tried this and if so, how much better mileage,

What about risks?

Anybody?

67ChevyRedneck · 11-23-2005, 09:49 AM

Isn't acetone in fuel injector cleaner as well? I run a bottle at least once a month and check the mileage on all my tanks.... very little to no improvement. There was a thread started on here last year about this and several people tried it, don't remember the results....

72 longhorn BB · 11-23-2005, 10:04 AM

According to Numerous articles out there, adding 3 ounces per 10 gallons of fuel will show a noticeable increase, and they especially recommend it for vehicles that are carburated.

When I saw this, I looked a bit deeper and wondered why I had never heard of it before.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-23-2005, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 longhorn BB

When I saw this, I looked a bit deeper and wondered why I had never heard of it before.

Exactly, but who knows, may work like a charm

Jayss109 · 11-23-2005, 11:55 AM

Ive seen about a 9-10% increase in economy, and runs alot bet at idle. Havent used it in my truck yet, She doesnt get driven awhole lot. But the 300k+ mile VW loves the stuff. Even burned cleaner on this years smog check Vs last year.
Jason
________
Yamaha fj600

Striker169 · 11-23-2005, 12:16 PM

I thought that the stuff was hard on your lines and rubber components in your engine.... I could be wrong though

67ChevyRedneck · 11-23-2005, 12:18 PM

Anyone tried it in a NBS truck/or a 5.3 w/ fuel injection in your old truck?

pat · 11-23-2005, 12:53 PM

Ive ran it in my 93 GMC 4.3 and noticed about a 2mpg increase.

QKENUF4U · 11-23-2005, 08:13 PM

3-4 oz. per 10gallon. some people see a difference others dont

Musclerodz · 11-23-2005, 10:50 PM

I tried 4oz/10gal and 8oz/10gal in my 97 BB crew dually and saw no difference.

Mike

papawswrench · 11-23-2005, 11:16 PM

How much does the acetone cost per gallon ? Availability ?

QKENUF4U · 11-23-2005, 11:23 PM

papa ya can get acetone at any hardware store

dyingdeadman · 11-24-2005, 06:40 AM

isnt acetone in fingernail polish remover

Blue Beard · 11-24-2005, 08:38 AM

Acetone does desolve glue such as contact cement. Not sure about the dilution in fuel.

Have to check out the injector cleaner for contents.

fastwillie 696969 · 11-24-2005, 10:24 AM

basically i think what it does it asborbs the water thats in the tank i remeber in the old days they used shelliac to asborb water and when unleaded fuel was starting out people were using fish weights for lead

Striker169 · 11-24-2005, 11:35 AM

huh fishing weights for led? they put them in and the get disolved or something?

QKENUF4U · 11-24-2005, 02:32 PM

actually acetone helps the fuel atomize better so you get a better/more complete burn (something to do with surface tension)

11-23-2005, 08:25 AM	#1
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? There are a few articles out there about putting small amounts of ACETONE in your fuel tank and getting Waaaaay better mileage. http://pesn.com/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone/ Has anyone tried this and if so, how much better mileage, What about risks? Anybody? __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"

11-23-2005, 09:49 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? Isn't acetone in fuel injector cleaner as well? I run a bottle at least once a month and check the mileage on all my tanks.... very little to no improvement. There was a thread started on here last year about this and several people tried it, don't remember the results.... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-23-2005, 10:04 AM	#3
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? According to Numerous articles out there, adding 3 ounces per 10 gallons of fuel will show a noticeable increase, and they especially recommend it for vehicles that are carburated. When I saw this, I looked a bit deeper and wondered why I had never heard of it before. __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"

11-23-2005, 11:55 AM	#5
Jayss109 Active Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 235	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? Ive seen about a 9-10% increase in economy, and runs alot bet at idle. Havent used it in my truck yet, She doesnt get driven awhole lot. But the 300k+ mile VW loves the stuff. Even burned cleaner on this years smog check Vs last year. Jason ________ Yamaha fj600 Last edited by Jayss109; 04-27-2011 at 11:33 PM.

11-23-2005, 12:16 PM	#6
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? I thought that the stuff was hard on your lines and rubber components in your engine.... I could be wrong though

11-23-2005, 12:18 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? Anyone tried it in a NBS truck/or a 5.3 w/ fuel injection in your old truck? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-23-2005, 12:53 PM	#8
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? Ive ran it in my 93 GMC 4.3 and noticed about a 2mpg increase. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

11-23-2005, 08:13 PM	#9
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? 3-4 oz. per 10gallon. some people see a difference others dont

11-23-2005, 10:50 PM	#10
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? I tried 4oz/10gal and 8oz/10gal in my 97 BB crew dually and saw no difference. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

11-23-2005, 11:16 PM	#11
papawswrench Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alvin ,TX Posts: 2,172	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? How much does the acetone cost per gallon ? Availability ? __________________ papawswrench Certified wrench hound ! Tool Talk Randomview PapawsImages https://www.flickr.com/photos/nhankamer/

11-23-2005, 11:23 PM	#12
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? papa ya can get acetone at any hardware store

11-24-2005, 06:40 AM	#13
dyingdeadman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san marcos,tx Posts: 266	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? isnt acetone in fingernail polish remover __________________ 72 GMC sierra 3/4 ton 402 bb 68 GMC 3/4 ton 2010 camaro rs: daily driver

11-24-2005, 08:38 AM	#14
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? Acetone does desolve glue such as contact cement. Not sure about the dilution in fuel. Have to check out the injector cleaner for contents. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

11-24-2005, 10:24 AM	#15
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? basically i think what it does it asborbs the water thats in the tank i remeber in the old days they used shelliac to asborb water and when unleaded fuel was starting out people were using fish weights for lead __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

11-24-2005, 11:35 AM	#16
Striker169 Car O'Holic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? huh fishing weights for led? they put them in and the get disolved or something?



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11-24-2005, 02:32 PM	#17
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Anybody tried ACETONE in their fuel yet? actually acetone helps the fuel atomize better so you get a better/more complete burn (something to do with surface tension)

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