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Andyman · 07-14-2008, 02:03 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, 02:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Andyman amateur mech. engineer Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 112 Sporty Accord - '88 Honda Accord LX-i 90 day: 23.25 mpg (US) Dad's Camry - '01 Toyota Camry CE 90 day: 22.81 mpg (US) Artie's Camry - '98 Toyota Camry 90 day: 37.3 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 4 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?