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Andyman · 07-14-2008, 01:03 AM

You may want to take a look at this book on the internet.
HIMAC Research - The Secret Super High Mileage Report

This is about "Thermal Catalytic Cracking" which is more than just heating the gasoline. It involves heating the fuel mixture to make it completely vaporized, adding steam and using a catalyst to break up the fuel molecules into other small molecules.

There are some companies that sell fuel heaters for gasoline engines.
Fuel Heater :: Sigma Automotive

According to the EPA, fuel heaters don't save gas.
"Gas-Saving" Products: Fact or Fuelishness?

07-14-2008, 01:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andyman amateur mech. engineer Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 105 Sporty Accord - '88 Accord LXi 90 day: 23.25 mpg (US) Dad's Camry - '01 Camry CE 90 day: 22.81 mpg (US) Artie's Camry - '98 Camry 90 day: 37.3 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	You may want to take a look at this book on the internet. HIMAC Research - The Secret Super High Mileage Report This is about "Thermal Catalytic Cracking" which is more than just heating the gasoline. It involves heating the fuel mixture to make it completely vaporized, adding steam and using a catalyst to break up the fuel molecules into other small molecules. There are some companies that sell fuel heaters for gasoline engines. Fuel Heater :: Sigma Automotive According to the EPA, fuel heaters don't save gas. "Gas-Saving" Products: Fact or Fuelishness?