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has anyone used ACETONE in their mercedes diesel to improve MPG?

  

tygman -> has anyone used ACETONE in their mercedes diesel to improve MPG? (6/10/2007 3:47:01 PM)

I've read a lot about this , and I wanted to know if anyone has done this on their mercedes diesels and could tell me what they have noticed.
I've read a lot about people commenting on drasitc improvements in MPG and also performance.. and these aren't from ads or anything these are from real people doing case studies on the subject etc.

Supposedly 2oz. of acetone in a diesel engine per 10gal of diesel fuel is optimal.

The problem i've read about is water getting into the fuel. The article I read suggets using a water separating filter in place of the spin off fuel filter. Does anone know where I can find a hi-quality water separating filter to use in my car (350sdl).  Are there any other precautions needed to be taken when using acetone in a diesel mercedes?

Im particularly looking for people with first hand experience on the subject but welcome anybody who knows anything about the subject,

regards and thanks in advance!

  
ForcedInduction -> RE: has anyone used ACETONE in their mercedes diesel to improve MPG? (6/11/2007 12:56:48 PM)

It's pure snake-oil. I've been adding different amounts (From 0.5oz to 3.5oz) to my fuel for the last 8 months and it has not made ANY positive change to my MPG.

Don't waste your time.

empi123 -> RE: has anyone used ACETONE in their mercedes diesel to improve MPG? (6/11/2007 8:26:07 PM)

I can second that.  I've tried many mixtures in 4 different vehicles.... 2 diesel, 2 gas.  No appreciable difference.

Its_Puddin! -> RE: has anyone used ACETONE in their mercedes diesel to improve MPG? (6/12/2007 2:20:59 AM)

Interesting topic. I never heard of it. A quick google search came up with this link. Check it out.

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

jlguler -> RE: has anyone used ACETONE in their mercedes diesel to improve MPG? (6/14/2007 7:18:00 PM)

They tried this on an episode of Mythbusters with  a gas engine, and it made no difference in mileage. On the same episode, they ran straight WVO in an older diesel benz. The acetone did nothing......

rkrizan -> RE: has anyone used ACETONE in their mercedes diesel to improve MPG? (6/15/2007 1:08:23 AM)

Its really a bad idea all around. With a diesel engine, the engine relies on the diesel itself to help lubricate the cylinder walls and such to help protect against gaulling and scratches on the cylinder walls, along with the engine oil of course. Diesel engines are usually not machines to the same tighter tolerances as gasoline engines, because its not totally necessary. Putting acetone or anything else in your diesel only reduces the viscosity of the diesel, thus reducing the added lubrication diesel offers. Its just not a good idea.

  

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