- :
- -- 03 P5 / 23 CX-5 --
13.00 a gallon @ Lowes/Home Depot.........
I have improved my mileage by adding ACETONE
- Thread starter maxek
- Start date
- Status
how long does it last? how often do you have to add more acetone to notice a difference?
- :
- -- 03 P5 / 23 CX-5 --
It lasts as long as you make it last - 1 gallon = 128 oz. 25 tanks if you use 5 oz, 32 tanks if you use 4 oz, 42 tanks if you use 3 oz, etc etc etc. I noticed 50 miles more per tank on avg using 4-5 oz per tank vs. using no acetone driving with same driving habits. It was noticeable on the first tank, 4-5oz in every tank. More or less to fine tune it for your particular setup. Just not worth the hassle & iffiness with long-term use on internal fueling components/seals. Used it for several months collecting data.
Way to much to read but I want to add my thought to this. Acetone.....eats plastic. Probably damages rubber as well. I believe our fuel pump is mostly plastic, by mostly I mean the entire housing minus mechanical parts. Isn't there a plastic tube used as the pick up? Also I see this being an issue with some gaskets like the lower intake and even head gasket.
Another thought, how does this affect oil? Some oil breaks down when in contact with other chemicals, basically all the compounds to make said companies blend, separates into seperate chemicals....like GTX.
After using my head with thinking about what mechanical parts are in our cars and reading what acetone damages, I would solidly not suggest using as it will cause eventual damage to more than one part of the fueling assembly.
Another thought, how does this affect oil? Some oil breaks down when in contact with other chemicals, basically all the compounds to make said companies blend, separates into seperate chemicals....like GTX.
After using my head with thinking about what mechanical parts are in our cars and reading what acetone damages, I would solidly not suggest using as it will cause eventual damage to more than one part of the fueling assembly.
Last edited:
- :
- -- 03 P5 / 23 CX-5 --
Acetone is sold in plastic containers for women to remove their finger nail polish with. It depends on the type plastic or rubber & whether or not you have them. Somebody soaked some s*** in straight acetone for weeks without issue. There is compelling info for & against all over the place. Not worth the risk with these contrary ass motors based on the small improvement in mpg IMO. The risk of getting it on your paint isn't something I choose to take as well. Do what you will is what I say, there is no magic to be found that anyone has proven - no voodoo either.
Last edited:
Very interesting point. I wonder how it affects cylinder walls though. I would love to see some actual tests taken with a proper control.
- :
- -- 03 P5 / 23 CX-5 --
P5 tank is over 14 gallons. 14 x 128 ounces per gallon = 1792 ounces. 3 ounces of acetone per 10 gallons recommended. Say 5 ounces of acetone into that that tank = 1797 total ounces. That's like 0.0027824151% ratio of acetone to gas. Microscopic percentage. I'd venture a guess that there's already more corrosive s*** to the cylinder walls in the fuel you're already burning without any acetone. Carbon is bad for them. Comes from unburnt fuel & oil cooking in the combustion chamber. Acetone helps keep that from happening to some degree unless all the science is propaganda. Too much s*** back & forth without any definitive results in either direction.
Roywhitep5
Member
- :
- 2007 350z
i tried this a few years ago and the only differance i noticed was the engine ran smoother. i have a lead foot so i will never be able to do a consistant gas mileage test
I'm not really sure how to word what I am wanting to know. Some metals react differently. The metallurgy of the block may be very porous or not porous enough causing premature wear. This includes the head which would actually be more of a concern to me considering some are sodium based. Granted a small percentage is there, it's still there and can have adverse affects regardless of amount, mostly over prolonged use. I'm not saying it's safe or not safe nor do I believe that it actually works properly considering different barometric pressures will severely change your petrol consumption not even including the fact that one day you may hit more traffic lights than another. I dunno. I could go on and on about this but I still don't know how to word out what I'm thinking.....
- :
- -- 03 P5 / 23 CX-5 --
lol. exactly the kinda s*** I quit trying to consider & just run my 87 octane it was designed for from as decent of places you can find to get it from & leave it at that.... & maybe the very occasional splash of Lucas Oil injector cleaner.
Guys, a bunch of us tried this years ago. It doesn't do jack. Don't waste your time and money:
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120640&highlight=acetone
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120640&highlight=acetone
mysleeper6
Member
- :
- 2006 Mazdaspeed6
- :
- -- 03 P5 / 23 CX-5 --
Guess I wasn't being clear enough in these posts, lol.
- Status
