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We did our own Acetone/Xylene test and filmed it for everyone to see.
We started out with a full tank of gas, no Acetone or Xylene. The car was at a running temperature of 195°F.
As you will see in the video, after we were up to speed the Scangauge was zeroed.
The speed we were traveling at was held between 60-65 MPH for 20 miles one way.
After the first half of the first test, 43MPG was achieved.
Then we drove back for an overall of 43 miles and 40.5MPG was our overall mileage.
To start the test with Acetone/Xylene, we mixed 3oz Acetone with 3oz Xylene.
We then added the mixture to the gas tank and then finished filling up for a total of 11gallons.
We took the car for a five mile trip in town to make sure Acetone/Xylene was thoroughly mixed in with gasoline.
The results after the first half of the trip were 43.8 MPG for an increase of .8MPG.
After completing the test, 40.5MPG was achieved.
TEST #1 NO Acetone/Xylene 40.5MPG
TEST #2 Added Acetone/Xylene 40.5MPG
As you can see we found no difference between the two.
One thing I have noticed is when people do testing, they will tend to drive less aggressive and more sensibly.
This will increase MPG by up to 3MPG in most cases.
As far as the myth that Acetone or Xylene will damage your engine, no it will not.
If you take a look at commercial fuel injection cleaner, Acetone is one of the major components.
As for Xylene, Xylene is a part of our gasoline mix. BP adds 8-10% to their mix.
Adding 3 more ounces, which is .1875% in a 12.5 gallon tank, will not damage your engine in any way.
We will continue to test different quantities of acetone along with acetone mixed with GP7 and
diesel fuel and post the results as they are completed.
