Acetone in your gas tank
#11
06-11-2010 | 11:38 AM
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ahh,,,yeah thats the reality of it i fear,,, but with no damage claimed, i will try!!!
i can always use some solvent!!
tom
oh i wonder, do i just measure fluid oz, the volume, not weight? am i a dummy? how?
tom
i can always use some solvent!!
tom
oh i wonder, do i just measure fluid oz, the volume, not weight? am i a dummy? how?
tom
#12
06-11-2010 | 03:23 PM
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The only thing that I would worry about is whether the acetone is compatible with the fuel lines, seals, etc. Doesn't sound like it would hurt the engine itself, and sounds like it's worth a try. (I would, but unfortunately I'm heading overseas for work again).
#13
06-11-2010 | 03:24 PM
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Should be in fluid ounces, get a shot glass or other high-tech measuring cup.
#14
06-11-2010 | 05:04 PM
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This has been tried before, I grabbed a quote from somebody who did testing...
As a former mechanic I found this experiment to be of great interest. I was unfortunately a victim to the early testimony here that said acetone does not harm engine parts.
I added acetone as recommended to both my 1996 Honda Accord wagon and saw increased miles right away. I also put it in my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. After several tanks in my truck (and a little better mileage) I found my number 1 injector showed up as failing. Shortly after that I was talking to John Bedini about the better mileage I was getting and then he said, "yeah, but it will kill your injectors." Then I laughed and told him this just happened to me.
So this weekend I went up to the cottage and my Honda would not start again. Had to tow it home 100 miles and go home early. Turns out my fuel pump was gone. The mechanic asked me, have you used injector cleaner in your car? I told him about the Acetone. He said, Honda pumps never go unless you damage them like this.
So I conclude that this added mileage is certainly not worth the damage it causes. And I suspect that we only read the initial reports here and not the long haul uses of acetone.
Be warned.
I added acetone as recommended to both my 1996 Honda Accord wagon and saw increased miles right away. I also put it in my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. After several tanks in my truck (and a little better mileage) I found my number 1 injector showed up as failing. Shortly after that I was talking to John Bedini about the better mileage I was getting and then he said, "yeah, but it will kill your injectors." Then I laughed and told him this just happened to me.
So this weekend I went up to the cottage and my Honda would not start again. Had to tow it home 100 miles and go home early. Turns out my fuel pump was gone. The mechanic asked me, have you used injector cleaner in your car? I told him about the Acetone. He said, Honda pumps never go unless you damage them like this.
So I conclude that this added mileage is certainly not worth the damage it causes. And I suspect that we only read the initial reports here and not the long haul uses of acetone.
Be warned.
#18
06-13-2010 | 01:27 PM
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Hi all,
I have been a mech all my life, rebuilt more motors, trans, basically every part of the car. I can tell you one thing about acetone in the gas, acetone will swell and destroy ANY rubber o-ring in the fuel system. I had a gentleman who did this in a motorcycle and I had to replace all fuel lines and any o-ring in the fuel system. DON’T DO IT!!!!!
If you want something that cleans injectors and is good for your system, go get you some SeaFoam from your local auto parts dealer. I have been using SeaFoam for years and it works marvelously.
I can’t stress enough to NOT use acetone!!
I have been a mech all my life, rebuilt more motors, trans, basically every part of the car. I can tell you one thing about acetone in the gas, acetone will swell and destroy ANY rubber o-ring in the fuel system. I had a gentleman who did this in a motorcycle and I had to replace all fuel lines and any o-ring in the fuel system. DON’T DO IT!!!!!
If you want something that cleans injectors and is good for your system, go get you some SeaFoam from your local auto parts dealer. I have been using SeaFoam for years and it works marvelously.
I can’t stress enough to NOT use acetone!!
#19
06-13-2010 | 09:34 PM
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Hi all,
I have been a mech all my life, rebuilt more motors, trans, basically every part of the car. I can tell you one thing about acetone in the gas, acetone will swell and destroy ANY rubber o-ring in the fuel system. I had a gentleman who did this in a motorcycle and I had to replace all fuel lines and any o-ring in the fuel system. DON’T DO IT!!!!!
If you want something that cleans injectors and is good for your system, go get you some SeaFoam from your local auto parts dealer. I have been using SeaFoam for years and it works marvelously.
I can’t stress enough to NOT use acetone!!
I have been a mech all my life, rebuilt more motors, trans, basically every part of the car. I can tell you one thing about acetone in the gas, acetone will swell and destroy ANY rubber o-ring in the fuel system. I had a gentleman who did this in a motorcycle and I had to replace all fuel lines and any o-ring in the fuel system. DON’T DO IT!!!!!
If you want something that cleans injectors and is good for your system, go get you some SeaFoam from your local auto parts dealer. I have been using SeaFoam for years and it works marvelously.
I can’t stress enough to NOT use acetone!!