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Nerys · 05-12-2011, 01:02 PM

yes I was able to make my own by water washing. I saw a 9mpg improvement in fuel economy. I however have NOT been able to test this on "summer blend" gasoline. that was winter blend. SO it may have been a larger increase due to ethanol AND winter blend mixing???

in the summer I lack the funds to go buy 30-40 gallons of gasoline since summer is when I have my events and trips planned. (naram ldrs etc..)

I also discovered my container I used to MAKE IT will not work long term. it lasts for about 20-30 gallons of gas before the ethanol destroys the plastic (only at the bottom where the ETHANOL sits) the gasoline does not effect the plastic.

I am on the prowl for a larger than 5 gallon glass carboy. wine makers etc.. use them sadly they are also rather expensive. Once I find such a thing at a price I am afford I will try again with summer blend gasoline.

On E10 I get 52-54mpg I am hoping to break 60mpg with E0. its just a matter of time and money.

I have a LOT of work to do on my geo my van and my boat this summer so we shall see.

05-12-2011, 01:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nerys Grrr :-) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Levittown PA Posts: 800 Cherokee - '88 Jeep Cherokee 90 day: 19.44 mpg (US) Ryo-Ohki - '94 Geo Metro Xfi 90 day: 50.15 mpg (US) Vger 2 - '00 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE Ninja - '89 Geo Tracker 90 day: 30.27 mpg (US) Thanks: 12 Thanked 31 Times in 25 Posts	yes I was able to make my own by water washing. I saw a 9mpg improvement in fuel economy. I however have NOT been able to test this on "summer blend" gasoline. that was winter blend. SO it may have been a larger increase due to ethanol AND winter blend mixing??? in the summer I lack the funds to go buy 30-40 gallons of gasoline since summer is when I have my events and trips planned. (naram ldrs etc..) I also discovered my container I used to MAKE IT will not work long term. it lasts for about 20-30 gallons of gas before the ethanol destroys the plastic (only at the bottom where the ETHANOL sits) the gasoline does not effect the plastic. I am on the prowl for a larger than 5 gallon glass carboy. wine makers etc.. use them sadly they are also rather expensive. Once I find such a thing at a price I am afford I will try again with summer blend gasoline. On E10 I get 52-54mpg I am hoping to break 60mpg with E0. its just a matter of time and money. I have a LOT of work to do on my geo my van and my boat this summer so we shall see.