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Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Acetone said to increse MPG?

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Acetone (CH<SUB>3</SUB>COCH<SUB>3</SUB>) is a product that can be purchased inexpensively in most locations around the world, such as in the common hardware, auto parts, or drug store. Added to the fuel tank in tiny amounts, acetone aids in the vaporization of the gasoline or diesel, increasing fuel efficiency, engine longevity, and performance -- as well as reducing hydrocarbon emissions.

HOW IT WORKSOo.

Complete vaporization of fuel is far from perfect in today's cars and trucks. A certain amount of residual fuel in most engines remains liquid in the hot chamber. In order to be fully combusted, the fuel must be fully vaporized.
Surface tension presents an obstacle to vaporization. For instance the energy barrier from surface tension can sometimes force water to reach 300 degrees Fahrenheit before it vaporizes. Similarly with gasoline.

Acetone drastically reduces the surface tension. Most fuel molecules are sluggish with respect to their natural frequency. Acetone has an inherent molecular vibration that "stirs up" the fuel molecules, to break the surface tension. This results in a more complete vaporization with other factors remaining the same. More complete vaporization means less wasted fuel, hence the increased gas mileage from the increased thermal efficiency.

That excess fuel was formerly wasted past the rings or sent out the tailpipe but when mixed with acetone it gets burned, though the engine still thinks it is running straight gas.

Acetone allows gasoline to behave more like the ideal automotive fuel which is PROPANE. The degree of improved mileage depends on how much unburned fuel you are presently wasting. You might gain 15 to 35-percent better economy from the use of acetone. Sometimes even more.
More info check out http://pesn.com/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone/
 
Thats what I want to know. I read a few other posts like this one. But nobody know just how much acetone to add and if it really is worth it. And if it's really safe.

-R. J.
 
TORQUE THIS said:
I believe 2oz per gallon...

:eek:



By recall, 2oz per TEN gallons - and that would be MAX.



It's lower than for gasoline (3-4oz/ten gallons) because acetone increases octane (reduces cetane for diesels).



So - they recommend somewhere between 1 and 2 oz per 10 gallons, and that you find the right amount through testing. I'd try starting with 1 and working up so see if there were any discernable differences worth sustaining the expense.



In an alternate thread, someone is attempting to a careful test, logging everything. You might keep a watch on it and see how they do.



Because 1-2 oz in 10 gallons is so little - I don't give much credence to arguments about rubber components (it's fractions of 1%, or PPMs!)



On the other hand, if you could get even 1. 5mpg increase, that 40 gal tank in my rig (at $3+/gal) would benefit enough to pay for the acetone rather quickly. At around 800 miles/tank initially, thats what. . an additional 2. 8 gallons, or $8. 40 per tank!



All comes down to $/mile... total cost of ownership. Of course, any mods you do that decrease reliability have an affect on that cost too so be careful!



Mark
 
CCalvin said:
Acetone (CH<SUB>3</SUB>COCH<SUB>3</SUB>) is a product that can be purchased inexpensively in most locations around the world, such as in the common hardware, auto parts, or drug store. Added to the fuel tank in tiny amounts, acetone aids in the vaporization of the gasoline or diesel, increasing fuel efficiency, engine longevity, and performance -- as well as reducing hydrocarbon emissions.



HOW IT WORKSOo.



Complete vaporization of fuel is far from perfect in today's cars and trucks. A certain amount of residual fuel in most engines remains liquid in the hot chamber. In order to be fully combusted, the fuel must be fully vaporized.

Surface tension presents an obstacle to vaporization. For instance the energy barrier from surface tension can sometimes force water to reach 300 degrees Fahrenheit before it vaporizes. Similarly with gasoline.



Acetone drastically reduces the surface tension. Most fuel molecules are sluggish with respect to their natural frequency. Acetone has an inherent molecular vibration that "stirs up" the fuel molecules, to break the surface tension. This results in a more complete vaporization with other factors remaining the same. More complete vaporization means less wasted fuel, hence the increased gas mileage from the increased thermal efficiency.



That excess fuel was formerly wasted past the rings or sent out the tailpipe but when mixed with acetone it gets burned, though the engine still thinks it is running straight gas.



Acetone allows gasoline to behave more like the ideal automotive fuel which is PROPANE. The degree of improved mileage depends on how much unburned fuel you are presently wasting. You might gain 15 to 35-percent better economy from the use of acetone. Sometimes even more.

More info check out http://pesn.com/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone/



Also Ford own cummins
 
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