Acetone in your tank?

the big mike · January 10th, 2012, 05:13 PM

I just found this video on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHAUs...feature=relmfu

After a quick search on google, adding acetone really appears to be something that can reduce your mileage.
Has anyone tried this on his/her beloved ninja?

choneofakind · January 10th, 2012, 05:16 PM

I saw a blurb about this on the local news a while back. They said it didn't do anything.

I just take everything on youtube with a grain of salt.

Jiggles · January 10th, 2012, 05:25 PM

He never mentions the biggest factor in gas mileage which is your foot/throttle hand. I have a Scan Guage II and it's incredibly helpful in increasing gas mileage by making you aware of when you are using more gas than you should be (i.e. coast when you see a redlight). A quick way to double your gas mileage is to simply tailgate a semi, they block all the wind for you. My car typically gets 16mpg, when tailgating a semi I get 40mpg.

the big mike · January 10th, 2012, 05:29 PM

yeah, but I'm actually trying to concentrate on the acetone matter.
I've been reading multiple sites now and it seems that you can get up to 30% improvement, no disadvantages.
For our ninjette, which is already cheap in gas, this could be very interesting.

lgk · January 10th, 2012, 05:33 PM

The only thing acetone will do is increase your octane...
If all you have access to is bad fuel it could help

Saving gas for us depends more on gearing and aerodynamics.

NDspd · January 10th, 2012, 05:38 PM

Personally I would not put anything in my tank other than gas and stabilizer. Nothing more. Without real credible evidence that adding a mystery liquid to my engine will solve the fuel crisis I'll stay with what works.

CynicalC · January 10th, 2012, 05:55 PM

This "trick" has been around for years.

http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/acetone.asp

Don't you think if it really worked, the masses would have caught on and the price of acetone would have skyrocketed by now?

choneofakind · January 10th, 2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

Personally I would not put anything in my tank other than gas and stabilizer. Nothing more.

+1 I run carb cleaner through every 4th tank also, just to make sure everything stays clean in there if I get bad gas or whatnot. I guess I ride frequently enough in the summer that I likely don't need to take this step, but it's not expensive and isn't hurting anything

k-os · January 10th, 2012, 08:28 PM

I can't imagine it would be friendly to any seals, gaskets, or o-rings as well.

sombo · January 10th, 2012, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

I can't imagine it would be friendly to any seals, gaskets, or o-rings as well.

Gas by itself also breaks down stuff and works as somewhat of a acid (albeit not a strong one but it does damage some things).

For a tank our size they suggest no more than a cap (that little cap on the bottle of acetone) of it just to help clean it out. It's not suggested for continual use, just as a quick inexpensive cleaner. The more responsible sites also warn you to use caution as too much of it can put extra wear on the internals of your engine. It's the fact that a cleaner motor will get better mpg that some people/sites say that acetone in your gas will improve your mpg. The acetone doesn't actually do that, but a cleaner motor will.

I would actually suggest using fuels that are known to have less harmful and more effective cleaning agents in them. They work better, don't add any cost to you, don't add any more corrosives to your fuel, and can be used non-stop. I personally fill up at the Shell station near my work for both the cleaning agents that Shell uses, and because it's oddly enough one of the cheaper stations in my area.

I think some cleaners also use a small amount of it in their formulas but I'm not sure.

DaBlue1 · January 10th, 2012, 09:47 PM

A simple search on the subject will turn up all kinds of evidence that debunks this myth. However if you are looking for a way to possibly increase your fuel MPG and engine performance check out this thread. http://www.ninja250forum.com/index.p...6&topic=4696.0

NathanUc · January 11th, 2012, 03:22 AM

Mentioned before, but I don't think there's going to be a magical chemical to increase your MPG at a noticeable rate. It's all about how you drive/ride. In the summer I was getting around 35-45mpg but now that it's winter and I can't ride aggressively, I am back up to around 60mpg haha. The one advantage to cold.

Mountain Dew · January 11th, 2012, 03:30 AM

What puzzled me is how he got 17mpg in a neon.

94fiveohvert · January 11th, 2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

What puzzled me is how he got 17mpg in a neon.

srt-4?

Mountain Dew · January 11th, 2012, 05:59 PM

Seemed like a base model to me.

Asspire · January 11th, 2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

What puzzled me is how he got 17mpg in a neon.

actually, what surprised me was that hes using 87 oct. in a acura, those honda 3.2l engines like 91 oct. (atleast the ones i've worked on here in canada). so i'm gonna guess that all the acetone is doing is upping the octane rating like lgk said, or something of the sort.

lgk · January 11th, 2012, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

Seemed like a base model to me.

My cherokee gets better gas mileage...
Driven sensibly, I never seen a 4 cyl get below 25mpg.

I'm thinking he had some major problems with his vehicle, or spent multiple afternoons at the drag strip...

Mountain Dew · January 11th, 2012, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

My cherokee gets better gas mileage...
Driven sensibly, I never seen a 4 cyl get below 25mpg.

I have. My evo got 18-20

CynicalC · January 11th, 2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mountain Dew

I have. My evo got 18-20

That's what I got in my suby. But you know what they say. With great power comes ****** gas mileage.

lgk · January 11th, 2012, 07:01 PM

My talon tsi got 28-30 on average and it was awd.

Its pretty hard to get 17MPG in a stock 4cyl economy car,lol...

sombo · January 11th, 2012, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

My cherokee gets better gas mileage...
Driven sensibly, I never seen a 4 cyl get below 25mpg.

I'm thinking he had some major problems with his vehicle, or spent multiple afternoons at the drag strip...

From Chrysler, yes it's believable. Up until recently they had the worst fuel economy of any of the major brands in the US. They had their 4-cyl cars making on average what some GM V8's were making in economy. If you look back they had cars with 4-cyl getting on average (from factory rating which we all know is inflated anyway) anywhere from 19-28 mpg combined.

CynicalC · January 11th, 2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lgk

My talon tsi got 28-30 on average and it was awd.

Its pretty hard to get 17MPG in a stock 4cyl economy car,lol...

Well stock, sure. I even get 21+ in my tacoma. But who can keep a suby stock?

January 10th, 2012, 05:13 PM	#1
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	Acetone in your tank? I just found this video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHAUs...feature=relmfu After a quick search on google, adding acetone really appears to be something that can reduce your mileage. Has anyone tried this on his/her beloved ninja? __________________________________________________ I can not be a true player by playing around.

January 10th, 2012, 05:25 PM	#3
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	He never mentions the biggest factor in gas mileage which is your foot/throttle hand. I have a Scan Guage II and it's incredibly helpful in increasing gas mileage by making you aware of when you are using more gas than you should be (i.e. coast when you see a redlight). A quick way to double your gas mileage is to simply tailgate a semi, they block all the wind for you. My car typically gets 16mpg, when tailgating a semi I get 40mpg. __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

January 10th, 2012, 05:29 PM	#4
the big mike ninjette.org sage Name: Michael Location: Belgium Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, Fazer8 Posts: 580	yeah, but I'm actually trying to concentrate on the acetone matter. I've been reading multiple sites now and it seems that you can get up to 30% improvement, no disadvantages. For our ninjette, which is already cheap in gas, this could be very interesting. __________________________________________________ I can not be a true player by playing around.

January 10th, 2012, 05:55 PM	#7
CynicalC ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Colin Location: Bay Area Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): '96 EX250 Posts: A lot.	This "trick" has been around for years. http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/acetone.asp Don't you think if it really worked, the masses would have caught on and the price of acetone would have skyrocketed by now? __________________________________________________ Ç¥ñï©ª\| ßÿ Ñâ7µ®é. Äñt¡~§º¢Ïä\| ßý Çhøî©è.

January 11th, 2012, 03:22 AM	#12
NathanUc B-Town Ninja Name: Nathan Location: Bloomington, IN Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): Black 2013 Ninja ZX6R ABS Posts: 609 Blog Entries: 3	Mentioned before, but I don't think there's going to be a magical chemical to increase your MPG at a noticeable rate. It's all about how you drive/ride. In the summer I was getting around 35-45mpg but now that it's winter and I can't ride aggressively, I am back up to around 60mpg haha. The one advantage to cold. __________________________________________________ Downgraded to a 2013 636. Previous owner of a 2010 250r --------------------------------- My moto-vlog YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/bloomingtonninja

January 10th, 2012, 05:16 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	I saw a blurb about this on the local news a while back. They said it didn't do anything. I just take everything on youtube with a grain of salt.

January 10th, 2012, 05:33 PM	#5
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	The only thing acetone will do is increase your octane... If all you have access to is bad fuel it could help Saving gas for us depends more on gearing and aerodynamics.

January 10th, 2012, 05:38 PM	#6
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	Personally I would not put anything in my tank other than gas and stabilizer. Nothing more. Without real credible evidence that adding a mystery liquid to my engine will solve the fuel crisis I'll stay with what works.

January 10th, 2012, 08:28 PM	#9
k-os ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Sheboygan, WI Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 1988 Honda Hawk NT650, 1989 Honda Hawk NT650, 1997 GSXR750 Track Bike Posts: 890	I can't imagine it would be friendly to any seals, gaskets, or o-rings as well.

January 10th, 2012, 09:47 PM	#11
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	A simple search on the subject will turn up all kinds of evidence that debunks this myth. However if you are looking for a way to possibly increase your fuel MPG and engine performance check out this thread. http://www.ninja250forum.com/index.p...6&topic=4696.0

January 11th, 2012, 03:30 AM	#13
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	What puzzled me is how he got 17mpg in a neon. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

January 11th, 2012, 05:59 PM	#15
Mountain Dew Ambrosia. Name: Jaymie Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1974 Honda CB550K0 W.I.P. Posts: A lot.	Seemed like a base model to me. __________________________________________________ Life's better on the Mountain.

January 11th, 2012, 07:01 PM	#20
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	My talon tsi got 28-30 on average and it was awd. Its pretty hard to get 17MPG in a stock 4cyl economy car,lol...

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