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Old 12-03-2009, 05:11 PM   #41 (permalink)
tasdrouille
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Originally Posted by tjts1 View Post
You don't need to be insulting just because you think you're right. And yes, you are advocating for it.

You need to clearly specify:
There is NO evidence that there is any FE benefit here
This DOESN'T work on EFI engines which makes up 99% of the vehicles on the road today
It HAS NOT been tested on emissions controlled vehicles.
There are UNKNOWN long term consequences of putting diesel fuel into a gasoline engine in any proportion.
Well, it's true that your post that prompted his comment didn't have much meat to it. When you state your opinion it's good practice to back it up. So it's a good thing you replied with additional info.

That being said, there is anecdotal evidence that there is a FE benefit. I have not seen evidence it doesn't work on EFI engines. If I put 1% diesel in my Elantra I'm pretty sure it'll be business as usual. But at what ratio will I start having trouble that I don't know.

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