Acetone?

[ForumBlue]

I vaguely remember acetone being discussed before but don't remember what the verdict was, and a search didn't do much for me.
Anyway the reason I ask is because one of my drivers when filling up talked to a guy who was putting acetone in his Mercedes diesel. The guy said it gets him 6 MPG better rolleyes: ) since he had been using it. He puts in 1 once acetone per 10 gallons of diesel. Beside what I am asumming is a bogus claim as far as MPG, does acetone have any benefit?

 

[powerboatr]

no way jose`
its burning alright but its not providing any lubrication

basically thinning out the mix

like runnign a 2ccly with less than required OIL

 

[95_stroker]

Did it........................ totally inconclusive results in my case. I ran pretty comprehensive tests for about two months. Mileage up??? maybe? Was it 6 mpg? Heck no, maybe netted me 1 mpg. Wasnt worht the hassle IMHO.

 

[oi8228oi]

i think id rather put addative in the take then acetone.... maybe more money, but i wont have to worry about problems!

 

[BamaSixGun]

i know you can use it to thin down paints and stuff like that, but i wouldn't put it my truck!