has anyone tried this stuff? Does it work?
2006-09-24 11:22:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
This is for Ironhand, i can definitely tell the difference between high and low octane. i get worse mpg on 87 and its slower. but thats just my car, and my previous car
2006-09-24 13:29:09 · update #1
be careful it could easily eat the rubber hoses and gaskets in your motor. It will void your warranty if the dealer finds out
D.
2006-09-24 11:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T!!!
Some will tell you that you get better or more performance, but at what cost?
It doesn't help, at least not at the 1 pint-per-tank everyone says to use.
If you add it, it can cause mechanical failure in the fuel pump and strainer, any switching valves, any sensor in the fuel or exhaust stream, the catalytic converter (never less then about $400.00 for a cheap one), not to mention the rubber components of your fuel system. Acetone is VERY harsh around fuel injectors, fuel pressure regulators, etc.
The fuel you buy for your car comes with everything you need for the best possible performance your car was designed to give.
If you want more, but a tuner or a chip.
There is no chemical that is going to magically add to the performance.
Even using 93 octane in place of 87 will have NO EFFECT on the performance. It is only a measure of anti-knock characteristics of the fuel. It is no better quality, and has no more energy stored in it than does plain ol' regular.
Good Luck and be careful what you put in your little car, It is too expensive to take these kinds of chances with.
2006-09-24 11:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acetone will wash away your oil protection on the cylinder walls causing excessive wear and your car to burn oil do not add to gas
It will also eat away any thing rubber
2006-09-24 11:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it.
2006-09-24 12:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋