There is a thread on the DTO (Dodgetrucks.org) on using Acetone (and I tried
it myself). The results were too mixed so actual proof that this works
isnt' really reliable as too many vehicles had different results.
My mileage didn't increase or decrease with the acetone (tested with 1-3oz
on full tanks). "Results will vary"
- Bernd
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From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of A. S.
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 7:07 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Re: Gas mileage [how to improve] - Acetone
If anyone tries adding acetone to improve gas mileage, I would like to hear
the results. I've been following some discussions on the net and there seem
to be several people having a lot of luck with it. I'm currently running
tests in a non-Dodge (I dare not say the F-word) vehicle. If I get good
results, I'm going to try it in the dak.
--Aaron--
95 DSRC 4x4 V6
From: "Woodruff, Jason P" <jason.p.woodruff@boeing.com>
Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Subject: DML: Re: Gas mileage [how to improve]
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 15:35:32 -0700
Additive tricks - There are various additives that some people claim. All
kinds of crap, most of which doesn't work. The only one I've had luck with
is acetone doping. The recommendations for acetone go from 1-4oz/10gal and
claims go from zero to 20%. In my geo I add 3oz of pure acetone to 10gal of
gas and have been recording a 8-10% gain. The idea is that the acetone acts
as a vaporizing agent, helps fog the fuel better in the combustion chamber,
which will give you a better, more complete burn of the gas. The
concentration is too low to raise octane rating (a common use of higher
concentrations of acetone). The gains aren't consistent from car to car and
seems to be less effective on newer cars, but I think your 99 would see some
gains. Many people are scared of Acetone. It is nasty stuff, don't get it
on your paint and try not to get it on your hands (it "tickles"), but in the
very diluted quantities that are recommended it will have no corrosive
effect on your f!
uel system. I know two guys using it in their Dakotas (not sure
models/years). My guess on your Dakota 2-15% gains, about $1 per 20gal
tank.
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