Chemically Improving Your Gas Mileage In Your Car

What if there was a way you could actually improve your gas mileage by an impressive 5-20% without having to change your driving habits or installing anything additional to your car?

You may not know it but there is a way for you to improve your mileage without any major change to your car. For many years Big Oil has offered three or so grades of gas octane: 87 regular, 89-90 premium and 91-94 super which are based upon a 100 octane scale where the most ideal fuel was propane. The scale however did not consider aromatic petrol compounds and derivatives which can actually surpass the 100 octane mark to as high as 115-130 octane.

Although the following sounds like a hand full or requirements the object is to therefore get the engine running on the cleanest burning fuel possible which leaves less soot and deposits in the combustion chamber and valves, clean the injection system or the carburettor (in older cars), not harm the emissions system, not void any warranty and of course get gas mileage and increased engine life span.

It has been recently proved that aromatic petroleum distillates, methyl alcohol, ether, acetone and toluene will do the trick. You must however be aware that if you make the fuel mixture too strong then you could actually do the opposite and cause more damage. The easiest mixture to handle was 1-2 ounces of acetone per full tank. This mixture was tested on a number of fuel tanks from 4-8 cylinder gas engines to big Cummings diesel engines and the range in increase of fuel efficiency was 5-20% and the average was approximately 9%. It was also discovered that if you used 3 or more ounces of acetone per full tank then the results were the same or worse than that without acetone.

The effects of the acetone were later tested on the fuel line components themselves and it was found that unlike methyl alcohol it did not have a caustic effect. Acetone will have an etching effect on paint, plastic headlights lenses etc. and spills should be wiped off immediately.

So to increase your fuel efficiency by approximately 9% in your vehicle at a fraction of the cost you can just add 1-2 ounces of acetone per tank. The only concern is that Big Oil does not want you to know how to save on gas and you may still void your warranty as they now test for gas additives like acetone.

Also, acetone or any additive that makes your engine more efficient and burn cleaner is better for the environment – less emissions.

House Fuel Costs Rise by 20%

Today, nearly every household is absorbing the ever increasing rise in domestic fuel costs whether it be oil or gas especially during winter times when there is a greater dependancy on heating. Rising costs have a bigger impact on households earning lower incomes.

Here are some suggestions which may assist in reducing your overall household running costs,

- Ensure that your home is insulated well. This will certainly help you reduce your overall costs over time.
- When purchasing a new car, try and factor in which car is most economical to you and calculating the total mileage you will require each year. Sometimes a more expensive purchase may prove to be even more economical in the long run therefore don’t opt for the cheaper version without calculating the overall cost over time.
- You can purchase a magnetic device called thermaflow and motoflow which help to save you money on car fuel and household heating. The motoflow can easily be attached to the car’s fuel pipe and according to government figures and testing this can save you approximately 20% of your overall cost.

Saving Gas – A Guide For You and Your Vehicle

With today’s increasing pressures on fuel prices it is important to understand some simple ways to save gas and increase gas mileage to better manage your total expenses.

Some simple ways to do this are,

Improving Air Flow
A great way to begin is to first look at your vehicle’s air filter and is one of the easiest performance upgrades around and the quickest way to increase gas mileage. A disposable paper filter is incredibly restrictive to airflow and a restriction will essentially clog the engine in comparison to a performance air filter which uses either cotton or foam filtration material allowing air to flow much easier which allows plenty of oxygen into your engine for burning fuel. With the extra air available to your engine it will respond by using less fuel per air part.

The increased levels of airflow puts extra horsepower at the pedal increasing your driving pleasure and the cleaner air volumes also contribute positively towards the overall condition of the vehicle. One must note that overusing the power boost provided by a performance air filter will negate any mileage improvements.

Improving Aerodynamics
Your tailgate can sometimes hold back the performance of your vehicle as the passing air rushes over the truck’s cab and flows directly into the open bed. With nowhere else to go, the turbulent air crashes into your tailgate and minimises its overall efficiency.

Adding a tonne-au cover to your otherwise exposed truck bed provides a tight surface for airflow to blow right past and without a drag-prone tailgate to slow your truck down, you can see an average gas mileage improvement of 5% to 10% immediately.

Tyre Pressure Effects
Tyre pressure can also affect a vehicle’s mileage and if your tyres are under-inflated, your vehicle has to work that much harder to spin them. The increased friction caused by under inflated tyres could be sucking your gas mileage by 2mpg or more. The premature tread wear that will also cost you a significant amount to repair.

A digital tyre gauge is the most accurate way to measure your tyres pressure and the recommended pressure for is usually given on a label inside your door well. If they’re low, fill them up at most any corner service station and check the pressure again with the digital tire gauge. It is also important to note that over inflating your tyres is also unhealthy for your tyres and can have expensive consequences.

Sharpen Your Shop Skills
The overall health of your car contributes greatly to the gas mileage you’ll see throughout its life. Follow the regular maintenance schedule for oil changes, tune-ups and inspections. Don’t keep driving your vehicle if something is blatantly not working because getting the problem fixed immediately will least likely drain your gas tank.