Well,
What about improvement in emissions testing? If that works, I'm interested. And if the emissions do change for the better, could that reason for that translate into slightly improved economy or performance?
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Originally Posted by dcarrb
Guys, get a grip. If dumping a common solvent into the fuel of any engine (in any quantity) truly boosted its efficiency, don't you think there would exist objective scientific documentation of such a miracle? How long has gasoline been used as a motor fuel? In all those years people have tried every manner of additive, gadget and gizmo in a futile attempt to improve economy by some cheap and simple means, and the fact remains that driving style and maintenance habits have much more bearing on MPG than anything you may pour into your tank. It's human nature to long for such a thing, a quick fix, just as we all wish to gobble-down magic fat-burner pills rather than simply manage our diet and get off the couch.
This excerpt from Wikipedia sums it up well (emphasis mine):
"Small quantities of acetone added to fuel may improve economy and engine performance, though this is only anecdotal and refuted by most automotive engineers."
You know, there must be a reason for that. Give it some thought.
dcb
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