Acetone added to gas tank... BS?

[69Mach1351w]

I hear from a friend that adding around 1 - 3 ounces to your gas tank can increase your gas mileage. I dont trust it, and it is said to degrade plastics. Also since we all run higher octane gas, i dont even think it would work as good.(according to this article)

http://www.pureenergysystems.com/news/2005/03/17/6900069_Acetone/

Smart people, have at it. Dangerous and not worth it, or possible increase?

 

[95YellowGTBeast]

its true but you cant just throw acetone in there you have to mix it with other things i believe torco is in a sense just painter thinner with additives.

 

[JSpeed]

Acetone dissolves almost all seals, rubber, and plastics

 

[Posi]

^^Read that^^

 

[black89lx]

so whos gonna try it for us

 

[95YellowGTBeast]

nevermind acetone isnt used in torco its toulene...which is paint thinner..

 

[FKing1]

Spill it on your paint and you will be very unhappy!

 

[CobraBob]

Adding something to you gas could void your warranty if you still have one. That is, if there is a problem and they detect the additive. I know a lot of people add octane booster, but even that is not warranty friendly. But heck, many/most here are probably beyond worrying about the warranty. LOL!

 

[69Mach1351w]

^^ yeah my warranty is long gone, but so far my vote says NO, do not add it. I was just curious if anyone has used it before.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

ok you try the acetone in the tank and i'll try the necco wafers in the toll booth change baskets

 

[striker_29]

Unless its gonna give you like an extra 100 miles to the gallon, there is no way in Hell I would even think about it. Even then, thats probably all I would do....think about it for about 2 seconds. No freakin way.