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Old 04-05-2005, 02:20 AM
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Default Increase in fuel economy with Acetone!
Ok now please dont flame me I just read this at another forum and found it kind of interesting. No I dont use Acetone in my fuel and no I didnt buy a Corvette for fuel economy (although it does quite well). Just wanted to know if anyone else has heard of this as they only add very small amounts and seem to get some good benefits. Anyone wanna try?

Acetone fuel additive click here
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Old 04-05-2005, 02:22 AM
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How 'bout you try it and let us know how it's going after a few thousand miles...
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That's funny.....
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Old 04-05-2005, 03:00 AM
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I heard acetone make a great wax too, just mix it with Zanio
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Yeah, acetone is great for paint finishes.
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Old 04-05-2005, 03:34 AM
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i used to poor denatured alcohol in my gas tank in order to pass the smog test in my rx-7
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Old 04-05-2005, 08:46 AM
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I heard mule **** works better!
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Old 04-05-2005, 08:57 AM
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You can also mix it with Jack & Coke.
If you are friggin NUTS!
Nuff said!
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Acetone is also a great song by Mudhoney.
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Interesting, but it's something I'll pass on. Thanks for the info.
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If I had a beater I might try it. But not going to take a chance on it.
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I use moonshine. In my 40 year old Farm All tractor.
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I was going to try Whiskey, but i decided to drink it instead.
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
I heard acetone make a great wax too, just mix it with Zanio
It's a floor wax....no, it's a dessert topping....
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Acetone on the rock's
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Ever tried grasshopper juice?
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Huh, huh... he said ***-etone. Huh, huh.
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