acetone...my love hate relationship.

[Spumonti]

As many of you guys know (who know me), I have been using acetone off and on in my smart. I have come to a conclusion. It gives me better economy and it doesn't. What I've found is that using gasoline alone yields about 260-270 miles to a tank. That average is a pretty hard number; it is very consistent. Then, every once in a while, I'll add some acetone and I'll get about 330 miles for the next 2 tanks. After that, even with the acetone the fuel economy goes back down to 260 miles per tank. I don't know what causes it to decrease after a significant increase, but it does. Maybe its something with the ecu that adjusts to the change in fuel? I don't know...

So, the Spumonti analysis is that acetone helps to achieve better fuel economy...and it doesn't... At least I have really clean injectors...

[jetfuel]

...thanks for the post..
...are you planning to continue your love/hate relationship with the acetone?

jetfuel...

[Brabus007]

Acetone~ANTI PRE-IGNITION ADDITIVES
Race Fuel - Anti Pre-ignition additives

[Spumonti]

Originally Posted by Brabus007

Acetone~ANTI PRE-IGNITION ADDITIVES
[url= Fuel - Anti Pre-ignition additives[/url]

that was an interesting read!

for me, I think I'll keep using it...maybe just every 4th tank or so. just enough to keep the system clean...

[Suze]

Originally Posted by Spumonti

that was an interesting read!

for me, I think I'll keep using it...maybe just every 4th tank or so. just enough to keep the system clean...

OK, for those of us who don't know - how much acetone per tank? I mean, what is the ratio?

[Spumonti]

Originally Posted by Suze

OK, for those of us who don't know - how much acetone per tank? I mean, what is the ratio?

the best ratio I've used is 2 ounces per tank. However, only add 2 ounces if you've run the tank down to near empty (.3 gallons or less). Use a long neck funnel and a graduated cylinder, or stainless steel 1/4 cup measuring cup. A normal plastic cup will melt because it is not chemical grade. Make sure you use a gasoline funnel, as they are chemical grade. Be very careful pouring it in the tank. You don't want to get acetone on your paint. I've accidentally dripped some on my silver paint and it did nothing, but that is because it was just a drip and the wind evaporated the acetone instantly. Best to put the acetone in halfway through your fill-up, so it is not making contact with anything non-diluted.

Spumonti - that's how I do it...

[Big Panda]

Originally Posted by Spumonti

Spumonti - that's how I do it...

THAT'S the way, uh huh, uh huh, he DOES it, uh huh, uh huh.

THAT'S the way, uh huh, uh huh, HE does it, uh huh, uh huh......

[jetfuel]

Originally Posted by Big Panda

THAT'S the way, uh huh, uh huh, he DOES it, uh huh, uh huh.

THAT'S the way, uh huh, uh huh, HE does it, uh huh, uh huh......

..I know you're sooo white that you can't jump or dance

jetfuel...look at my feet go!!!!

[chieftmc]

Originally Posted by jetfuel

..I know you're sooo white that you can't jump or dance

jetfuel...look at my feet go!!!!

And to you sir: ..lock your doors/windows and car doors...you are about to be visited by a majority of majorities with no good intentions...

chief...where's my phone book at...not that one...the one covered in blood..

[chieftmc]

Originally Posted by jetfuel

..I know you're sooo white that you can't jump or dance

jetfuel...look at my feet go!!!!

And to you sir: ..lock your doors/windows and car doors...you are about to be visited by ..... with no good intentions...

chief...where's my phone book at...not that one...the one covered in salsa..