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Subject:Re: Gas mileage
From:Dennis Haynes
Date:Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:40:55 -0500

I have been away from internet access for most of the week. Got some today but will be on the road again this weekend. Anyway, Why Acetone, and do you really think that amount is helping anything except maybe diluting the engine oil and destroying fuel hoses. Even Techron can only be used for two reatments per oil change.

The combustion process either works correctly or it doesn't. A test without tampering is a good indicaor that hings are working. If you do fail an emissions test, the readings will tell you what needs to be corrected.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: roger sisler <rogersisler2000@YAHOO.COM>
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2006 5:28 pm
Subject: Gas mileage

> Just got 20.1 mpg combination city/interstate driving in my 85
> 1.9. Real happy with this . Winter time,the mileage usually
> drops,and I get about 17.5. It was about 40 degrees outside when I
> tested  the mileage.Tires pumped up to specs. I put in acetone
> (3oz/10gallon) to get ready for emission tests. Been doing it for
> a few weeks now. Need to get the engine clean.Has anyone else
> tried the acetone additive?
>
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