Save gas money with HOMEMADE additives? Experiment (Part 1)

[rockethead7]

It's great to do experiments. But, to post this garbage on YouTube is ridiculous. These are NOT controlled conditions (temp/weight/etc.). Then, he's relying on the what? The dashboard GAUGE? Sticks acetone in his gas (which screws up everything it touches), then expects the gauge to still work properly? Plus, even IF mileage improves at hwy speed, it can reduce in stop/go, or ruin engine.

I appreciate the good intentions. But, this is the kind of crap that misleads gullible idiots.

[CaseIH232]

1:29 he is listening to jesse McCartney- cute buddy real cute

[Dustin2010james]

Tip: For better fuel economy, get a Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2002. Gets 55-61 MPG

[kithp]

@Dustin2010james My 2000 SEAT Cordoba (1.6 AEH) does not get anywhere near that. What tricks you got up your sleeve?

[Dustin2010james]

@kithp Just go with any volkswagen. Any of them gets really good mileage. The diesel ones get the best. Run only good diesel in it, from the high names like esso and sonoco. and dont abuse the car, and it should go 1100-1300 km per tank.

[kithp]

@Dustin2010james Seat Cordoba is made in Spain on the same line as the VW Bora/Jetta. Unfortunately I don't have a diesel. I think I will get a diesel next time.

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[wastnTIMEwastnTIME]

Nice Jeep bro.

[oliverjamescarr]

You should have done atleast 3 tests for each. If you are driving into the wind your going to be using more than if it was behind you.

[biggie173]

you do understand the using xyleine will eat through your tank after time it eats through bone and concrete given time your gonna ruin your engine

[dkw12002]

This has already been debunked. These additives do not do a thing. Mythbusters even covered this. Nice urban legend though.

[counkev]

so what was the mixture for best fuel economy ?

[RichardTaitor]

@gothickthulu is that with or without the additives?

[RichardTaitor]

Sell that beast and buy a hybrid. I am getting 45mpg city and 62mpg hwy in my new 2010 Honda Insight.

[1700iDiGuy]

5.8 litre and 17-23mpg? be glad you dont have my 2.0 volvo gets about that!

[positivepath1]

Hi, this was interesting. Thanks for sharing. May I ask a few questions? Are you still using the additive? If yes, are you seeing continued good performance? Lastly, may I ask what where you get the additive, what you're using? And, what amount, ounces you're using per 18 gallons? Thanks, Christine

[shanecar84]

Whatever happened to part 2? This video is a year old.

[slackbacker]

I use 2 3/4 oz acetone for years now and you wont get results on the first tank.

you should disconnect the battery for long time to reset the computer and do test results on the third tank. I get best results by adding it every other tank after initial setup. you must also change oil after first tank. if you were do emissions test with acetone the results will be dramatically lower.

[Gcarman50]

you should have an E-Check done on your car. You'll really be surprised on what you'll see, results will be unbelievable, do this with regular gas, then the good stuff. do this and post your results.

[switchgrassfuel]

good video. you said that ethanol leaves stuff behind, i think that is inaccurate ethanol cleans the engine and the stuff that it takes off might get left behind and even plug up your fuel filter. but wen it is clean i think it runs better. I run a 50 percent blend in my car all the time I have been doing that for 55000 miles with no problems at all. since i started wen the car was new i didn't have to replace the fuel filter. I would run more, but i have to convert it to run E85 first.

[911truthseekers]

that stuff will burn up your valves from what I hear.

[jetcjcski]

Ethanol does not leave any "bad stuff" stuck in your car... Do a little research. There is nothing in your Jeep that running ethanol would damage.

[goochgonewild]

Xylene is also used in fuel though but its used to stabilize the fuel or something... im not sure ima mechanic not a fuel specialist but i have done my own little tests and i use toluene somewhat regular every couple of tanks

[goochgonewild]

this stuff works... whats works even better is toluene which is what gasoline manf. use to increase octane ratings and it cost about $3 a gallon and if you use about a pint per tank it will increase octane which will also increase gas mileage... same effect and its already in your gas...... in austrillia or some place overseas sold gas that had 50% toluene in their fuel durring the high oil prices..... do your own research!!!!

[14CPO]

if money was no object in life it would be such a cool thing to be alive but being alive in a world ruled by money is no fun time to be alive. you're entire life will revolve around bills untill you end of days. FUck that elite fascist scumbag rulers who control us and force us to live our lives like this instead of choosing our own paths. if everybody refused to co-operate they would be powerless as mice

[Armornone]

You live in Florida, you don't need a jeep. That is a waste of money. Jeep is for the mountains or off roading, not flat Florida driving.

[keithbu]

what is zyliene and aciditone

[patrickakapapoo]

acetone is what people use to remove fingernail polish, but use pure acetone. 2.5 oz per 10 gallons

[badfastbusa]

well, what was the end additive ratio that you reccommend per 10gal?

[qball0917]

While this is an impressive test, I would like to know of any adverse effects to your engine/ fuel system. I would also like to see your final analysis and data. Also, what formula did you use to come up with the amount of additive to fuel ratio?

[mrbiggoggles314]

Id like to see you do the same exact test like 3 different days and times to see if it all stays consistent

[bwphotog21]

I would test the effect of acetone on your rubber seals and fuel pump wires! Acetone WILL desolve them over a relitively short time less than 100k miles.

[silvanogl78]

This is Bullshit you cant be DRIVING AT 75mph at 1000 rpms show the fucking speed to mf!!!!!!!!!

[omegaexcellens]

depends what gear your in. (if your driving stick obviously)

[isaacaaron81]

I have an 04 durango with a 5.7 liter hemi, and it will move right along on level ground at 75mph and tach at about 1200rpms. Modern trannies and torque converters will allow for a partial disengage causing a drop in rpms. When towing my boat at 75mph i'm looking about about 3200 rpms with the torque converter locked up. I used my vehicle cause i would imagine he may have the same 5.7 hemi in his jeep. Made by chrysler corp.

[stopglobalswarming]

Yes you can if you have an overdrive unit added or changed the rear end gears.

[keithbu]

it was at 2200 rpm you dumbass

[NobbyBinks]

It may be an idea to note the prevailing wind conditions on the days you test. A head or tailwind can skew your results also.

[gameraccounts]

looking forward to seeing part 2.

[Mefoo007]

Got all the numbers done .. just gotta get some time to put it all in Vid format

[Katsuya89]

Wouldnt this be the same as using seafoam in your gas tank. Its suppose to clean your engine so maybe it would be better but not destroy rubber seals.

[ziggy2sound4u]

@Mefoo007

Well, I see that this video was made in 2008.

Is the ol' Jeep still running and did you continue to increase your miles?

EXACTLY how much acetone per tankful did you use?

Like I have a 15 gallon tank on my Ford Ranger pickup, and it gets about 24 MPG, and if I could get 30 MPG that would be great!

[the1bigace]

@gameraccounts Etahtnol doesn't leave the "bad stuff" in the car, the carbon based gasoline does. Ethanol actually dissolves that "bad stuff" and begins to clean the fuel system which dislodges things the gasoline left behind. (seafoam fuel system cleaning will solve that) Ethanol is bad because it burns less efficiently and causes reduced gas mileage as it needs a richer mixture than gasoline. E85 produces 20% increasedd horsepower for that reason however you loose about 20% in mileage too.

[apw50]

Progressive fuel economy improvement over days... sounds likes the injectors and intake valves are progressively getting cleaned by the acetone, giving better fuel atomisation. Try running straight gas again and check your fuel economy.

[Mefoo007]

Definantly noticed a difference even after i went back over the test with pure gas. so it did clean the engine and it ran better even after the experiment.

[city3f39]

Has this eaten your seals and other rubber parts like other claim?

[Mefoo007]

not yet. but in the small amounts i am using 2-3 ozs in 18 gallons, Just don't use a high % of acetone unless your trying to clean your engine lol

[MyNewLifeCoach]

Got regular acetone, added about 2-3 ounces and noticed a good increase with the MPG. From 18 to 28 MPG!

[Mefoo007]

PLEASE know your what you puting into your tank. Acetone is extreamly corrosive to rubber parts. Depending on the year and make of your vehicle 2 to 3 ounces can be WAY to much if used more then a few times. Yes it will clean out your engine BUT might also ruin the rubber seals and stopers. do NOT use 'regular' acetone you buy at homedepot. If your using acetone especially in this dosage get the correct PURE acetone. Best place is a nail salon NOT lowes because it isn't pure.

[iroc464]

Good experiment Mefoo. I think the control was just fine. Your vehicles fuel system might be returnless or it have a return line in which case fuel is constantly flowing back to the tank. I wouldn't hold the scangauge in such high regard. I calculates mileage the same way your ECU does. The major factors it looks at is MPH/ODO, engine RPM and most importantly, Injector pulse width. The scan guage is more of a novelty item. Avg is all that matters. Im doing this to my Satrn today w/xylene alone.

[Mefoo007]

Sweet let me know how it goes. Everything for me has been put on hold for a while. looks like i am having to move.. am continuing with experiment but cann't make a Vid for a few weeks unfortunantly. don't forget to Rate / subscribe 8)

[Goaltender7]

Mefoo007 (1 week ago) Show Hide Marked as spam Reply Please anyone watching take info and data with a grain of salt. The comment above is absolutly correct. This initial data is completly experimental i am just showing the readings as they come ;). I am not trying to keep anypart of this recipe secret it is published knoledge. Xylol(xylene) & PURE Acitone. just trying out dif combos now. right now it looks like 2 1/2oz Zylene with 1/2oz Acitone per 10 gal. A device were i can control how lea

[Mefoo007]

Please anyone watching take info and data with a grain of salt. The comment above is absolutly correct. This initial data is completly experimental i am just showing the readings as they come ;). I am not trying to keep anypart of this recipe secret it is published knoledge. Xylol(xylene) & PURE Acitone. just trying out dif combos now. right now it looks like 2 1/2oz Zylene with 1/2oz Acitone per 10 gal. A device were i can control how lean the gas is and bypass the o2 sensors is coming soon 8)

[acroduster]

since the built in fuel efficiency meters usually have an error range of 10-15% and are there only for basic information I think that using them for all your experimental data is flawed. also you would see HUGE reduction by just slowing down by 10mph, since parasitic drag is related to the square of velocity (every time speed doubles drag quadruples). but like I said, I like the idea of what you are doing. but given the methodology of your experimental procedure, I can only give it three stars.

[Mefoo007]

duster has the right idea. This test was simply to see if i saw enough if any difference at all to push the subject for another test. A scan Gauge II will be on order as soon as i can scrape up some change. they run about $170 but get exact accurate data. thanks for the comments duster ;) 10 minutes goes by fast in these vids didn't have time to explain much. Will get into more detail in next vid also show some links for my reseach. If anyone else has tried this please post your findings.

[acroduster]

don't waste money on a scangauge, just determine the total fuel capacity of your tank, run it empty, then when you fill it again, mathematically determine the total fuel added! I do not consider a scangauge any more reliable for true scientific evaluation than I do the $1000 dollar plus ecu built into your car, many errors can occur with simple instrumentation! just measure actual fuel burned! your cars odometer and simple calculation will satisfy most anyone I know.

[Mefoo007]

Thanks for the fore warning. I thought the new scan gauges had a few more bells and whistles with the data dumps of the new computers but i could be wrong. Have a good sugestion to get a better reading?

[acroduster]

don't get me wrong, I like scangauges, I just would be skeptical about trusting their data as concrete for the testing you are working on. I really think I would go with just my odometer (which is required by law to be accurate within a pretty good range) and calculating the total fuel burned in each test. its a little extra number crunching for the researcher, but I think I would trust the data more than data generated by an external devise. good instrumentation is expensive!

[Mefoo007]

Just got back from NC and VA. Yea this sounds like it will get me closest to decent comparison. Bought the 5gallon gas tank today to get me to gas station when empty. going to run test from full to empty and compare from there. This will be in part 3 of 3. part 2 will be quick as far as some adujustments to the mixture to make it less detrimental to rubber parts. also will run through the xylol and the acitone properties.

[acroduster]

the only way I would trust the data is if you actually filled your tank and then determined your total burn, not trusting the relatively primitive ecu estimation of the fuel burn. but I like what you are doing! I have a hard time believing that your additives had the increase that is typicaly claimed. I would guess that the ecu determines the fuel efficiency partially based on information coming to it from the o2 sensors, you could be throwing off their information with the chemistry change.