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Post by Bountyhunter on Aug 31, 2007 17:36:57 GMT -5
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Post by joedmagio on Aug 31, 2007 18:11:35 GMT -5
interesting. May have to try it.25% gain on gas mileage?
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Post by joedmagio on Aug 31, 2007 18:18:58 GMT -5
Found this online
Acetone as a fuel additive
Acetone has also been repackaged as a fuel additive by various inventors. Do a simple Google Patent search for "acetone fuel efficiency" and see the results for yourself. Here's one example:
Roger Crawford, a businessman and independent researcher in Midland, Tex., takes a different approach to fuel economy. He has just begun marketing a gas additive he calls "XtraMPG." He says it boosts octane, burns cleaner and enables motorists to get better fuel economy and buy less expensive grades of gas -- saving 10 to 15 percent overall on gas.
What's in XtraMPG? "Most of us know it as nail polish remover," Crawford says. "It is simple acetone, a nonhazardous organic chemical . . . rated at 150 octane."
Crawford says he'd be happy if everyone bought acetone and added it to their gas tanks. But since people seem reluctant, he's packaging it as XtraMPG.
The EPA hasn't tested XtraMPG. But the EPA's Chandler warns that consumers need to beware what gadgets and fuel additives they add to their cars -- especially with today's computer-controlled fuel-injection systems. "There are other, more practical ways to save fuel," he says. Source: Washington Post
While I found no conclusive proof that acetone can safely boost your gas mileage, there is abundant evidence that acetone is an active ingredient in many "engine cleaners" and "fuel boosters." If you are the adventurous type you might consider doing further research and try formulating your own acetone-based fuel booster--which is probably smarter than handing your money to people like Roger Crawford.
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Post by joc on Aug 31, 2007 19:42:35 GMT -5
I didn't read your link, but this has been around a long time. I personally wouldn't bother with it. I used to (back in the 70's) have access to free IPA 99, and would sometimes dump a quart or two in a tank. But it wasn't worth buying. Just my two cents. Of course I've always been a skeptic when it comes to oil & gas additives.
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Post by joc on Aug 31, 2007 20:43:11 GMT -5
Here's a tip that's free & has proven benefits. Check out the original article in Mother Earth News.
One of the easiest ways to get the best possible gas mileage out of your car is to keep its tires properly inflated. Doing so will boost your fuel economy by 3.3 percent, saving you about 10 cents per gallon of gas.
While it’s easy to drive every day and assume that your tire pressure is correct, the truth is that several factors can cause tires to lose pressure over time. General wear and tear, seasonal temperature fluctuations and more cause tires to lose about 1 to 2 pounds per square inch (psi) every month. Lose 1 psi in all four tires and your miles per gallon will fall by 0.4 percent.
With today’s gas prices that decline will add up fast, especially as the tires lose more pressure over time. Consider this example for a 25 mpg car driven 1,250 miles a month and $3 a gallon for gas: After five months of declining pressure, you’d spend an extra $13.80 on gas; after 10 months, an extra $51.68.
Here’s how to check your tire pressure, and know what it should be:
Look for a sticker on the inside of the driver’s door, on the doorframe or in the glove box. If you don’t see it in any of those places, check your owner’s manual. That sticker lists the correct tire pressure for your vehicle.
Whether the sticker says “cold tire pressure” or not, you want to check the tires when they are cold, meaning the car hasn’t been driven for a few hours.
Don’t follow the psi numbers stamped on the tires themselves. That’s the maximum pressure those tires can take, not what’s ideal for your specific car.
Use a tire pressure gauge to determine the tires’ current pressure level. Your best bet is a digital gauge. Digital gauges are easy to use and far more accurate than their non-digital cousins, such as the sliding gauge that looks similar to a pen. A digital gauge costs more than the latter, but will quickly pay for itself in gas savings if you regularly use it to maintain the correct tire pressure.
Don’t assume that your tires are properly inflated. It’s a good habit for safety and gas mileage to check them at least once a month. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 30 percent of cars and trucks have at least one tire that’s underinflated by 8 psi or more. And don’t assume that your tires are at the right pressure just because they look “normal.” Even significantly underinflated tires may have subtle, if not indiscernible, visual differences.
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Post by joc on Aug 31, 2007 20:53:15 GMT -5
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Post by Bountyhunter on Sept 1, 2007 7:36:33 GMT -5
Thanks Joc for feedback. Tire pressure is something I do try to do regularly but didn't think about the vehicle rating over the tire rating was more important.
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