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Acetone diesel fuel additve
19. Mar 2011 at 21:58

Hi, I've been using a 2.2 diesel Elite for the last 18 months as a taxi in Lincolnshire and as a result of greedy fat men upping the price of fuel again for longer than I can remember, I have been on a personal mission to squeeze as many extra miles as poss.
Luckily mine does'nt have the downside of either a cat or the devils gadget -the diesel particulate filter. this being so I wish to see my baby into old age along with myself, with dignity and style.
The first thing I have done is to replace the standard air filter with a K&N replacement, improvng MPG, and for the last 7-8 months I have also introduced a few squirts of acetone into the tank at every fill up.
I am extremely pleased with the extra MPG and performance, but I suspect that more savings can be made.

Any ideas ?

PS. My emmissions are checked every 6 months by my local council who are continually impressed at the reductions.

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sierrapaul Junior Member Offline Posts: 123 Drives: elite v6	Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve Reply #1 - 19. Mar 2011 at 22:17 red
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Marks DTM Calib

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Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve
Reply #2 - 19. Mar 2011 at 22:23

Taximan wrote on 19. Mar 2011 at 21:58:

Hi, I've been using a 2.2 diesel Elite for the last 18 months as a taxi in Lincolnshire and as a result of greedy fat men upping the price of fuel again for longer than I can remember, I have been on a personal mission to squeeze as many extra miles as poss.
Luckily mine does'nt have the downside of either a cat or the devils gadget -the diesel particulate filter. this being so I wish to see my baby into old age along with myself, with dignity and style.
The first thing I have done is to replace the standard air filter with a K&N replacement, improvng MPG, and for the last 7-8 months I have also introduced a few squirts of acetone into the tank at every fill up.
I am extremely pleased with the extra MPG and performance, but I suspect that more savings can be made.

Any ideas ?

PS. My emmissions are checked every 6 months by my local council who are continually impressed at the reductions.

Regards,
Taximan Thumbs Up!

Guaranteed to only ensure your pocket is emptier after purchase, it will do nothing for airflow etc.

As for additive, 2 stroke oil at one prt per 200 is a good option.

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Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve
Reply #3 - 19. Mar 2011 at 23:05

We get randomly tested for red by you know who - the penalties are too severe to contemplate, even if there were any temptations.
We are all CRB (enhanced) checked, which means that we aint crims or child molesters. but thanks for the idea anyway.
As for the K&N, this has been responsible for the largest MPG so far. I have experimented with reverting back to the old paper one for a month or two, no contest.
Will investigate the 2 stroke idea and let you know.

Thanks again.

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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve Reply #4 - 19. Mar 2011 at 23:09 Are you comparing a KandN with a new paper filter (note, not a crappy small aftermarket one). Airfilter ~~downgrades~~ 'upgrades' on the Omega do nothing as they are not free'er flowing than the huge paper element unit. Plus oiled filters clog much quicker.
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Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve
Reply #5 - 20. Mar 2011 at 00:01

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 19. Mar 2011 at 23:09:

Are you comparing a KandN with a new paper filter (note, not a crappy small aftermarket one).

Airfilter ~~downgrades~~ 'upgrades' on the Omega do nothing as they are not free'er flowing than the huge paper element unit.

Plus oiled filters clog much quicker.

You're not a fan of a K&N filter are you ........... Grin

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Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve
Reply #6 - 20. Mar 2011 at 00:04

Taximan wrote on 19. Mar 2011 at 23:05:

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As for the K&N, this has been responsible for the largest MPG so far. I have experimented with reverting back to the old paper one for a month or two, no contest. .....

It can only be a placebo effect Roll Eyes

........ there's no way on earth a cone filter sucking warm air from within the engine bay can be 'better' than an OE filter in an OE housing sucking cold/ambient air from outside via the grille. But it'll sound 'nicer' Wink

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Taximan Newbie Offline Posts: 20 Lincolnshire Gender: Drives: 52 Omega Elite 2.2 diesel	Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve Reply #7 - 20. Mar 2011 at 00:34 Its not a cone but a replacement filter. I have to be subtle cos council testers can make a difference to life on earth. Regards, Taximan
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Andy B Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 21988 Bury Lancs Gender: Drives: 1999 3.0 Elite auto/TDM	Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve Reply #8 - 20. Mar 2011 at 00:39 Taximan wrote on 20. Mar 2011 at 00:34: Its not a cone but a replacement filter. I have to be subtle cos council testers can make a difference to life on earth. Regards, Taximan Compared with OE there's little that can touch it.
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Taximan Newbie Offline Posts: 20 Lincolnshire Gender: Drives: 52 Omega Elite 2.2 diesel	Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve Reply #9 - 20. Mar 2011 at 00:55 You could be right Andy, all I know is that my milage and emmissions show good improvement for a 240K oil burner. PS. I used to live in Denton in the 50s & 60s. Happy days. Cheers, Taximan
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Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve
Reply #10 - 20. Mar 2011 at 01:02

Taximan wrote on 20. Mar 2011 at 00:55:

You could be right Andy, all I know is that my milage and emmissions show good improvement for a 240K oil burner.

Not a bad milage. Wink

Makes my 100k Astra look low milage Thumbs Up!

Taximan wrote on 20. Mar 2011 at 00:55:

PS. I used to live in Denton in the 50s & 60s. Happy days.
Cheers,
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That'll be Manchestor then ........... Wink

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Taximan Newbie Offline Posts: 20 Lincolnshire Gender: Drives: 52 Omega Elite 2.2 diesel	Re: Acetone diesel fuel additve Reply #11 - 20. Mar 2011 at 01:15 Used to be Lancashire, now its something called Tameside. Too many changes without too many improvements - the way of the world eh? Just Googling 2 stroke additives. Cheers, Taximan
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