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#572 of 1246 Re: shell is in the business of moving gas, not additives [technerd] by imidazol97 Sep 21, 2005 (10:11 am)
Replying to: technerd (Sep 21, 2005 10:09 am) I have a little chemistry knowledge and I won't do it in my cars.
#573 of 1246 Re: actully you can [arkfirefighter] by technerd Sep 21, 2005 (11:08 am)
Replying to: arkfirefighter (Sep 19, 2005 5:03 pm) arkfirefighter,   Howdy, generally people who are self sufficient enough to try acetone are the kind of people who hold onto there old vehicles forever. Maybe because they run forever instead of going to an early grave, uh, scrap yard. We don't need to worry what happens when we sell it, because we run them until the body and/or chassis falls apart. At which point no one is going to buy it any ways.   Thanks for reminding me about the cats. Since we are burning more of the fuel as energy instead of just burning it as waste heat in the cat, the cat can take a nap on a shelf in the garage, and still have lower emissions than the non-believers.   Anecdotal, maybe, but consistent savings I'm willing to keep in my pocket every time, for every vehicle I've tried it on.   Why is something considered anecdotal when everyone who has actually tried it has had success. You never hear from someone who has tried it correctly and not gotten good results. You only hear that it doesn't work from those who won't try it, or who don't want you to try it. Isn't that what they call a self fulfilling prophecy?   And what's up with that slur about not being scientifically accurate. Measuring out .20 - .25 ounces per gallon and then figuring miles/gallons for MPG. That's 6th grade math, even for public school grads.   By the way, have any of your buds at the dept. tried it in a diesel. I'm in the process of buying a couple OTR rigs for a container route between Columbus, OH & Chicago, planning on trying it on them as well.   Thanks Replies to this message: imidazol97 (Sep 21, 2005 5:48 pm) Mr_Shiftright (Sep 21, 2005 7:18 pm)
#574 of 1246 If my house were on fire... by isellhondas Sep 21, 2005 (12:02 pm)
And I had my choice of two fire engines coming to my rescue.   One has straight diesel and the other had acetone added?   I'll skip the acetone!
#575 of 1246 hey, how bout that 5 dollar gas? by swschrad Sep 21, 2005 (3:17 pm)
CNN speaking to oil industry analysts today is saying that we could end up with the price spike from hurricane rita being five bucks. it could stay there if there is much facilities damage.   expect an avalanche of "buy OrblSlop (tm) NOW before the storm hits, triple your mileage and a free house with every bottle" ads.
#576 of 1246 Accord 2002 SE Gas Milage by sharanmini Sep 21, 2005 (3:37 pm)
Hi Folks, I have accord 2002 SE, bought new. I am getting 22 miles / galon in city and 23 in freeway. Is there anyway I can get better milage?   Thanks, sharanmini Replies to this message: user777 (Sep 22, 2005 7:53 am)
#577 of 1246 Re: actully you can [technerd] by imidazol97 Sep 21, 2005 (5:48 pm)
Replying to: technerd (Sep 21, 2005 11:08 am) >That's 6th grade math, even for public school grads.   That's certainly a slam at a whole class of people...
#578 of 1246 Re: actully you can [technerd] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 21, 2005 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: technerd (Sep 21, 2005 11:08 am) "Why is something considered anecdotal when everyone who has actually tried it has had success."   "anecdotal" isn't a put-down. Anecdotal means the results have not been subjected to rigorous scientific testing. You would be AMAZED at how a person's desire for a result will produce that result. Also, their testing methods can easily skew a result, as can their unconscious driving habits. Also the length of time they test is important, atmospheric conditions, and where they drive.   It's not up to the skeptic to refute astronomical claims....as Carl Sagan used to say "extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence".   Basically what I'm hearing and forgive me if this is wrong, but what I'm hearing is that "acetone is the solution to the entire world's energy crisis but people are too stupid to use it".   Now that's a helluva claim.
#579 of 1246 Mr Shift_Right by vcheng Sep 22, 2005 (4:13 am)
I respect you immensely, so please don't be offended by this advice: Avoid getting into an argument with a fool. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with his experience! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 22, 2005 6:55 am)
#580 of 1246 Re: Mr Shift_Right [vcheng] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 22, 2005 (6:55 am)
Replying to: vcheng (Sep 22, 2005 4:13 am) Now we aren't arguing, we are "debating" and let's just say we're all fools in one way or another and just enjoy ourselves. He's glad to be using acetone, and I'm glad I'm not, so it's win-win.
#581 of 1246 Re: Accord 2002 SE Gas Milage [sharanmini] by user777 Sep 22, 2005 (7:53 am)
Replying to: sharanmini (Sep 21, 2005 3:37 pm) hmmm.   make sure your tires are inflated properly. second, make sure you have a clean engine air filter. if you are speeding on the HWY, slow down. ask a mechanic to determine if you have any problem with the plugs. your O2 sensors or CAT convertor may be failing to perform properly. i suppose i'd run a bottle of injector cleaner on a full tank of gas.

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