Question about fuel additives

[RRoton]

The other day I was at the gas station to get fuel, and as I was pouring some "STANADYNE" in the tank, The guy at the next pump ask what kind of diesel additive I was using. I told him STANADYNE was the only thing I ever used. He said he had been driving diesels all his life, and he knew something better, and a lot cheaper. Of course I ask what that was. He said he always used a mixture of half ACETONE and half MOTOR OIL. That would be cheaper for sure, but my truck is a major investment, and I'm not pouring anything in the tank unless I'm sure it wont hurt anything. Anybody on here ever heard of using a mixture like that?





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[MArroyo]

Read the article at http://www.lubedev.com/articles/additive.htm.



I have not tried it.



Martin

 

[coobie]

Read the article at http://www.lubedev.com/articles/additive.htm.



I have not tried it.



Martin

Now thats a interesting read. Thanks. coobie

 

[Headshot zod]

That was a pretty interesting read... ...



so what are the negatives? is there an argument for not using acetone?

 

[Headshot zod]

I found this article

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-290160-Acetone-as-a-fuel-additive



this is a better read though with many responses



http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=236403&highlight=acetone+

 

[Tony T.]

That was a pretty interesting read... ...



so what are the negatives? is there an arguement for not using acetone?

Yes! it was interesting reading, who's first to try the acetone on here . I'd bet we all would really be amazed at what mileage's we could get if we just knew what the auto engineers an oil industry people knew.



Tony

 

[rbattelle]

I'm very suspicious of any document that makes wild accusations that the oil industry and/or government are trying to keep you from knowing some incredible "secret" that will make your engine last forever, give you big improvements in power/economy, and turn your wife into Anna Kournikova.



Who is LaPointe? He provides no credentials and no supporting documentation. Pardon my skepticism...



-Ryan

 

[HBarlow]

RRoton:



Did the same guy sharing that breakthrough information also tell you that Ford owns Cummins?



Harvey

 

[dodge cummins]

I Don't Think I Am Gonna Dump Nail Polish In My Ctd Until I See More Research Guys. I Can't Afford To Be A Guinea Pig.

 

[RRoton]

I have no plans to be a Guinea pig either.

I was just wondering if anyone on here had ever used it.

It might be safe, but I'm not willing to risk it.

I have about a years supply of Stanadyne on hand.

 

[Headshot zod]

This was some good reading too... ...

 

[Jesselee]

i use power service products from walmart they seem to work preety good imo