Fuel Additives
I've been monitoring other sites' experimental activity with various additives to fuel, including those mentioned here. Bottom line is that after weeks of testing and discussion, there hasn't been a clear-cut answer on a mix. Acetone and PIB seem to have potential, but their long-term effects on the engine have yet to be conclusive.
I propose we tighten-up the testing and keep this discussion going (seems to have died-down). I know Winter blends are killing mileage, but we can't let that effect our testing (we can't give up in the cold!) So far I've observed: *Acetone at 2 oz per 10 gals. of gasoline *Polyisobutylene (PIB) not to be confused with PolyisoBUTENE. PIB is bought in raw form and melted/dissolved in a solvent and added to the tank *Mixtures of 2-stroke oil *Mineral Spirits (not otherwise specified) *Any combination of the above Every engine is different but we need some general conclusions. Anyone care to share??? RH77 |
General conclusion for
General conclusion for honda's running one injector (only my type of engine really): acetone = bad.
I've lost out so much on testing because my cat is bad, and my mileage plummeted, and therefore my stuff doesn't mean anything, need to get it fixed. :-( |
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Yeah, the butt dyno can
Yeah, the butt dyno can almost cause a Hawthorne effect or a placebo effect. You almost need someone to either put in the PIB or a placebo while you aren't looking, then do the driving.
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Crapoline hitting most folks
Friends are approaching me and asking why they're getting bad gas mileage lately -- is it the new tires? or the cold weather? for example. 27 down to 20 for a friend's Galant V6 is the most dramatic. Honestly, this Winter blend is nuts. BUT the colder air coming in can't help. I'm down to 27 miserable MPG. Hopefully the new thermostat will help out...
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Maybe an additive to the additive...???
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Can something be added to Ethanol to change it's structure and make it more efficient? What makes Ethanol less efficient? On a side note, it sounds like a great additive for the oil companies -- it makes people use more fuel, with most of the public not even realizing it. RH77 |
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