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patriotpa · 05-10-2009, 01:46 PM

I especially enjoyed this part of the page you linked to:

"Acetone and Your Engine
Acetone is known to deteriorate cheap plastics and other substances. While the components in a car's fuel system should be of high quality, and thus immune to any deleterious effects from exposure to acetone, be aware that "ideal" is not always the case in practice. Be advised that not all systems have been tested against acetone. Until such thorough testing has been accomplished and certified by a accredited authority, you assume your own liability for experimentally testing acetone in your particular system. "

'Nother link:

http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directo..._Fuel_Additive

Cautions
Keep acetone away from painted surfaces. It is the key ingredient in paint remover.
Acetone is a poisonous substance with dangerous vapors, similar to gasoline.
Banned
Vietnam officially bans acetone as additive in gasoline [dead link] - Acetone is a solvent that can be used as an additive for boosting octane levels in gasoline. However, a high amount of acetone in gasoline can affect the rubber seals of vehicle engines, and is being blamed for the large-scale breakdown of motorcycles in Ho Chi Minh. (Platts; Sept. 8, 2006)
Glencore Singapore to recall acetone-tainted gasoline from Vietnam (International Herald Tribune; September 12, 2006)

Go for it Champ; just make sure you have the money to fix it in case you break something!

05-10-2009, 01:46 PM	#5
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,962 View My Garage	I especially enjoyed this part of the page you linked to: "Acetone and Your Engine Acetone is known to deteriorate cheap plastics and other substances. While the components in a car's fuel system should be of high quality, and thus immune to any deleterious effects from exposure to acetone, be aware that "ideal" is not always the case in practice. Be advised that not all systems have been tested against acetone. Until such thorough testing has been accomplished and certified by a accredited authority, you assume your own liability for experimentally testing acetone in your particular system. " 'Nother link: http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directo..._Fuel_Additive Cautions Keep acetone away from painted surfaces. It is the key ingredient in paint remover. Acetone is a poisonous substance with dangerous vapors, similar to gasoline. Banned Vietnam officially bans acetone as additive in gasoline [dead link] - Acetone is a solvent that can be used as an additive for boosting octane levels in gasoline. However, a high amount of acetone in gasoline can affect the rubber seals of vehicle engines, and is being blamed for the large-scale breakdown of motorcycles in Ho Chi Minh. (Platts; Sept. 8, 2006) Glencore Singapore to recall acetone-tainted gasoline from Vietnam (International Herald Tribune; September 12, 2006) Go for it Champ; just make sure you have the money to fix it in case you break something!