My 1998 Altima gets bad MPG, around 18-20. Also its pretty slow to accelerate at first. I put about 1/3 ounce of Acetone for 3 gallons of gas yesterday night. I know it doesn't make the MPG better, and its bad, but I heard it helps with clogged fuel injectors. I am not even sure if my car uses a fuel injector, but anyways, after putting in the Acetone within 15 minutes, I noticed acceleration got a little better, but no difference in the MPG. How do I know if the fuel injector is clogged up, how do I clean it myself for the cheapest price, without using more Acetone? Also when I drive the gas indicator is wacked. When I make a right turn, my gas indicator goes from half to quarter, and a left turn makes it go from half to 3 quarters, assuming my tank is half full, so its hard gauge how much gas I have. Even driving on a slightly curved highway, the indicator goes up and down according to how I am curving, constantly, and is VERY annoying, what do you think could be wrong with this.
2007-12-12 06:54:04 · 1 answers · asked by Wondering 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would be willing to bet that when you buy gas, you shop for the cheapest prices or go to off-the-wall gas stations that are close to home. Chances are you've been using fuel with a lot of ethanol, water, or other impurities that are melting down the expensive components of your fuel system. Repent and go to Mobil or Chevron. They will protect your fuel system from future damage because they are "tier one" fuels with acceptable amounts of detergent as well as the proper volatility index. DO NOT USE ACETONE. YOU ARE BEGGING FOR PROBLEMS. You have probably already dissolved your fuel sender unit with lousy additives, acetone, and inferior gas. Change your ways.
2007-12-12 07:24:00 · answer #1 · answered by Robert M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋