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Old 11-11-2014, 08:06 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
P.S. -- well, years ago (1972-73) I tested using acetone, and learned (the hard way) that acetone dissolves carburetor gaskets! Today's EFI and MFI systems OEM designed to handle E85 don't have this problem, but there's NO guarantee that acetone won't "eat" something, somewhere, along the pathway between the gas tank and the fuel injector(s).
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On a cost basis alone I wouldn't use acetone, as I doubt it would pay off in the end.

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The concentration ratios are very dilute. 2 to 3 oz per 10 gallons. That is .156% or .234% respectively. I read where you used 16 oz in 12 gallons, Tele! That is much higher than the MPG mixture ratios.

JCP, for your cost concern is not a big deal. You can get at least 42 doses for 10 gallon increments @ the 3 oz strength. Doing the math shows it is cheaper than any bottled additive. 30 gallons at this strength for around a buck!
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